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User Guide RT-N66U Dark Knight Gigabit Router Dual Band Wireless-N900 The ultra-thin and stylish RT-N66U features a 2.4GHz and 5GHz dual bands for 24/7 file sharing; and the ASUS Green Network Technology, which provides up to handle 300,000 sessions; a capability to 70% powersaving solution. SMB server, UPnP AV server, and FTP server for an unmatched concurrent wireless HD streaming;
User Guide RT-N66U Dark Knight Gigabit Router Dual Band Wireless-N900 The ultra-thin and stylish RT-N66U features a 2.4GHz and 5GHz dual bands for 24/7 file sharing; and the ASUS Green Network Technology, which provides up to handle 300,000 sessions; a capability to 70% powersaving solution. SMB server, UPnP AV server, and FTP server for an unmatched concurrent wireless HD streaming;
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... device 25 Creating your Guest Network 27 Using the Traffic Manager 28 Managing QoS (Quality of contents 1 A quick look Package contents 5 Your wireless router 5 2 Creating your network Positioning your router 8 What you need 9 Setting up your wireless router 10 Wired connection 10 Wireless connection 11 Mounting to automatically obtain an IP address 14 C.
... device 25 Creating your Guest Network 27 Using the Traffic Manager 28 Managing QoS (Quality of contents 1 A quick look Package contents 5 Your wireless router 5 2 Creating your network Positioning your router 8 What you need 9 Setting up your wireless router 10 Wired connection 10 Wireless connection 11 Mounting to automatically obtain an IP address 14 C.
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Your wireless router 12 345 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 A quick look Package contents RT-N66U Wireless Router Power adapter Support CD (Manual, utility software) Stand Network cable (RJ-45) Quick Start Guide Warranty card NOTES: • If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact ASUS for technical inquiries and support, Refer to the ASUS Support Hotline list at the back of this user manual. • Keep the original packaging material in case you would need future warranty services such as repair or replacement.
Your wireless router 12 345 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 A quick look Package contents RT-N66U Wireless Router Power adapter Support CD (Manual, utility software) Stand Network cable (RJ-45) Quick Start Guide Warranty card NOTES: • If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact ASUS for technical inquiries and support, Refer to the ASUS Support Hotline list at the back of this user manual. • Keep the original packaging material in case you would need future warranty services such as repair or replacement.
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... area network (LAN). 3 WAN LED O ff: No power or no physical connection. Insert your iPad's USB cable into one of these ports to charge your router to a power source. 7 Power button Press this port to power on or off the stystem. Flashing slow: Rescue mode F lashing quick:WPS is ready. On...
... area network (LAN). 3 WAN LED O ff: No power or no physical connection. Insert your iPad's USB cable into one of these ports to charge your router to a power source. 7 Power button Press this port to power on or off the stystem. Flashing slow: Rescue mode F lashing quick:WPS is ready. On...
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Visit the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com to the latest firmware. 2 Creating your network Positioning your router For the best wireless signal transmission between the wireless router and the network devices connected to it, ensure that you: • Place the wireless router in a centralized area for a maximum wireless coverage for the network devices. •...
Visit the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com to the latest firmware. 2 Creating your network Positioning your router For the best wireless signal transmission between the wireless router and the network devices connected to it, ensure that you: • Place the wireless router in a centralized area for a maximum wireless coverage for the network devices. •...
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... 5GHz band. • If you are using only one computer with dual band IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN adapter, you need To set up your wireless router supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless signals simultaneously.
... 5GHz band. • If you are using only one computer with dual band IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN adapter, you need To set up your wireless router supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless signals simultaneously.
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... battery, remove it to a power outlet. 10 Wall Power Outlet RT-N66U 1 4 Power Power Modem 3 WAN LAN 2 Computer To set up your ASUS wireless router, do the following: • If you are replacing an existing router, disconnect it from your network. • Disconnect the cables/wires... from your existing modem setup. Wired connection NOTE: Your wireless router has an integrated auto-crossover function...
... battery, remove it to a power outlet. 10 Wall Power Outlet RT-N66U 1 4 Power Power Modem 3 WAN LAN 2 Computer To set up your ASUS wireless router, do the following: • If you are replacing an existing router, disconnect it from your network. • Disconnect the cables/wires... from your existing modem setup. Wired connection NOTE: Your wireless router has an integrated auto-crossover function...
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...cable, connect your modem to your wireless router's WAN port. 3. Insert your wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to a power outlet. 2 Using the bundled network cable, connect your modem to your wireless router via wired connection: 1. Wireless connection 3... Modem 2 1 To set up your wireless router's LAN port. Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to your wireless router's WAN port. 4. Insert your computer. 11 Install ...
...cable, connect your modem to your wireless router's WAN port. 3. Insert your wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to a power outlet. 2 Using the bundled network cable, connect your modem to your wireless router via wired connection: 1. Wireless connection 3... Modem 2 1 To set up your wireless router's LAN port. Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to your wireless router's WAN port. 4. Insert your computer. 11 Install ...
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Mounting to the stand To mount to the stand: • Align and insert the stand's mounting hooks to the section Setting up the security settings for your network, refer to the wireless router's mounting holes. 12 NOTES: • For details on connecting to a wireless network, refer to the WLAN adapter's user manual. • To set up the wireless security settings in this user manual.
Mounting to the stand To mount to the stand: • Align and insert the stand's mounting hooks to the section Setting up the security settings for your network, refer to the wireless router's mounting holes. 12 NOTES: • For details on connecting to a wireless network, refer to the WLAN adapter's user manual. • To set up the wireless security settings in this user manual.
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Before you proceed NOTE: Before configuring your wireless router, do the steps described in this section for your host computer and network clients. Click OK when done. 13 Windows® 7 1. Click Start > Internet Explorer to launch the browser. 2. Click Tools > Internet options > Connections tab > LAN settings. 3. From the Local Area Network (LAN) Settings screen, untick Use a proxy server for your LAN. 4. Disable the proxy server, if enabled. A.
Before you proceed NOTE: Before configuring your wireless router, do the steps described in this section for your host computer and network clients. Click OK when done. 13 Windows® 7 1. Click Start > Internet Explorer to launch the browser. 2. Click Tools > Internet options > Connections tab > LAN settings. 3. From the Local Area Network (LAN) Settings screen, untick Use a proxy server for your LAN. 4. Disable the proxy server, if enabled. A.
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... Chrome, manually key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). On the login page, key in the wireless router's default IP address: 192.168.1.1 2. To log into the web GUI Your ASUS Wireless Router comes with an intuitive web graphics user interface (GUI) that you proceed in this user manual. 17
... Chrome, manually key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). On the login page, key in the wireless router's default IP address: 192.168.1.1 2. To log into the web GUI Your ASUS Wireless Router comes with an intuitive web graphics user interface (GUI) that you proceed in this user manual. 17
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3. Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection: 1. The wireless router's web GUI launches. To use QIS with auto-detection The Quick Internet Setup (QIS) function guides you in quickly setting up the Internet connection NOTE: When setting the Internet connection for the first time, press the Reset button on your Internet connection. Launch a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome. 18 Setting up your wireless router to reset it to configure various settings. Use the web GUI to its factory default settings.
3. Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection: 1. The wireless router's web GUI launches. To use QIS with auto-detection The Quick Internet Setup (QIS) function guides you in quickly setting up the Internet connection NOTE: When setting the Internet connection for the first time, press the Reset button on your Internet connection. Launch a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome. 18 Setting up your wireless router to reset it to configure various settings. Use the web GUI to its factory default settings.
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2. IMPORTANT! Key in the necessary information for your ISP connection type is Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Static IP. The wireless router automatically detects if your ISP connection type. Obtain the necessary information about your Internet connection type from your ISP. 19
2. IMPORTANT! Key in the necessary information for your ISP connection type is Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Static IP. The wireless router automatically detects if your ISP connection type. Obtain the necessary information about your Internet connection type from your ISP. 19
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...: • The auto-detection of your ISP connection type takes place when you configure the wireless router for your 2.4GHz and 5 GHz wireless connection. To do this, follow these steps: • On your wireless router's web GUI to launch automatically, manually launch your web browser, key in http://192.168.1.1 ...Map page. 3. Click Apply when done. 20 Assign the network name (SSID) and security key for the first time or when your wireless router is reset to its default settings. • If QIS failed to detect your Internet connection type, click Skip to manual setting and manually ...
...: • The auto-detection of your ISP connection type takes place when you configure the wireless router for your 2.4GHz and 5 GHz wireless connection. To do this, follow these steps: • On your wireless router's web GUI to launch automatically, manually launch your web browser, key in http://192.168.1.1 ...Map page. 3. Click Apply when done. 20 Assign the network name (SSID) and security key for the first time or when your wireless router is reset to its default settings. • If QIS failed to detect your Internet connection type, click Skip to manual setting and manually ...
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... settings for 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. 2.4GHz security settings 22 Key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin), then click OK.The wireless router's web GUI launches. 3. NOTE: You can set up the wireless security settings: 1. To set up the wireless security settings To protect your web browser. 2. On...
... settings for 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. 2.4GHz security settings 22 Key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin), then click OK.The wireless router's web GUI launches. 3. NOTE: You can set up the wireless security settings: 1. To set up the wireless security settings To protect your web browser. 2. On...
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Managing your network clients To manage your network clients. 24 On the Network Map screen, select the Client Status icon to display the information about your network clients: 1. Launch the wireless router's web GUI. 2.
Managing your network clients To manage your network clients. 24 On the Network Map screen, select the Client Status icon to display the information about your network clients: 1. Launch the wireless router's web GUI. 2.
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... the working environment, share files, and printer with clients in this user manual. Launch the wireless router's web GUI. 2. To monitor your USB device. 25 Monitoring your USB device The ASUS Wireless Router provides two USB 2.0 ports for sharing files in your network. On the Network Map screen, select... the USB Disk Status icon to the USB 2.0 port on the rear panel of your wireless router. Ensure that the USB storage device ...
... the working environment, share files, and printer with clients in this user manual. Launch the wireless router's web GUI. 2. To monitor your USB device. 25 Monitoring your USB device The ASUS Wireless Router provides two USB 2.0 ports for sharing files in your network. On the Network Map screen, select... the USB Disk Status icon to the USB 2.0 port on the rear panel of your wireless router. Ensure that the USB storage device ...
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... Network Place (Samba) Share service and Using the FTP Share service in this user manual. • On USB External HDD/Flash disk: • The wireless router works with most USB HDDs/Flash disks (up to set up an FTP server for FAT16, FAT32, EXT2, EXT3, and NTFS. • To safely remove...
... Network Place (Samba) Share service and Using the FTP Share service in this user manual. • On USB External HDD/Flash disk: • The wireless router works with most USB HDDs/Flash disks (up to set up an FTP server for FAT16, FAT32, EXT2, EXT3, and NTFS. • To safely remove...
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On the Guest Network screen, click Create to your private network. Launch the wireless router's web GUI. 2. To create your visitors. 27 Creating your Guest Network The Guest Network provides Internet connectivity for temporary visitors without providing access to create a network for your guest network: 1.
On the Guest Network screen, click Create to your private network. Launch the wireless router's web GUI. 2. To create your visitors. 27 Creating your Guest Network The Guest Network provides Internet connectivity for temporary visitors without providing access to create a network for your guest network: 1.
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Launch the wireless router's web GUI. 2. NOTE: • Get the bandwidth information from the Userdefined QoS rules. 28 On the Traffic Manager screen, select the QoS tab. 3. To set ...
Launch the wireless router's web GUI. 2. NOTE: • Get the bandwidth information from the Userdefined QoS rules. 28 On the Traffic Manager screen, select the QoS tab. 3. To set ...