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Table of Service) Bandwidth 28 Monitoring Traffic 29 Using the USB Extension 29 Using AiDisk for Files Sharing 30 Set the TCP/IP settings to the stand 12 Before you need 9 Setting up your router 8 What you proceed 13 A. Disable the dial-up connection, if enabled 16 3 Configuring ...via the web GUI Logging into the web GUI 17 Setting up the Internet connection 18 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection 18 Setting up the wireless security settings 22 Managing your network clients 24 Monitoring your USB device 25 Creating your Guest Network...
Table of Service) Bandwidth 28 Monitoring Traffic 29 Using the USB Extension 29 Using AiDisk for Files Sharing 30 Set the TCP/IP settings to the stand 12 Before you need 9 Setting up your router 8 What you proceed 13 A. Disable the dial-up connection, if enabled 16 3 Configuring ...via the web GUI Logging into the web GUI 17 Setting up the Internet connection 18 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection 18 Setting up the wireless security settings 22 Managing your network clients 24 Monitoring your USB device 25 Creating your Guest Network...
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...Using the FTP Share service 35 Using the Miscellaneous setting 37 Configuring the Advanced settings 38 Setting up the DHCP Server 38 Upgrading the firmware 40 Restoring/Saving/Uploading settings 41 Setting up your network printer 42 4 Using the ...utilities Device Discovery 46 Firmware Restoration 47 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 49 ASUS DDNS Service 52 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs 52 Appendices Notices...54 ASUS...
...Using the FTP Share service 35 Using the Miscellaneous setting 37 Configuring the Advanced settings 38 Setting up the DHCP Server 38 Upgrading the firmware 40 Restoring/Saving/Uploading settings 41 Setting up your network printer 42 4 Using the ...utilities Device Discovery 46 Firmware Restoration 47 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 49 ASUS DDNS Service 52 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs 52 Appendices Notices...54 ASUS...
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... Insert the bundled AC adapter into this port and connect your iPad. 9 Reset button This button resets or restores the system to its factory default settings. 10 WAN (Internet) port Connect a network cable into this button to a wide area network (WAN). 4 2.4GHz LED / 5GHz LED Off: No 2.4GHz or 5GHz signal...
... Insert the bundled AC adapter into this port and connect your iPad. 9 Reset button This button resets or restores the system to its factory default settings. 10 WAN (Internet) port Connect a network cable into this button to a wide area network (WAN). 4 2.4GHz LED / 5GHz LED Off: No 2.4GHz or 5GHz signal...
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What you need To set up your network, you need one computer with both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands simultaneously. • The Ethernet RJ-45 cables that will be able to ...
What you need To set up your network, you need one computer with both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands simultaneously. • The Ethernet RJ-45 cables that will be able to ...
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...wired connection. If your modem has a backup 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 ... it as well. • Reboot your wireless router via wired connection: 1. Insert your existing modem setup. Setting up your wireless router IMPORTANT! • Use wired connection in setting up your wireless router to avoid possible setup problems due to wireless uncertainty. • Before...
...wired connection. If your modem has a backup 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 ... it as well. • Reboot your wireless router via wired connection: 1. Insert your existing modem setup. Setting up your wireless router IMPORTANT! • Use wired connection in setting up your wireless router to avoid possible setup problems due to wireless uncertainty. • Before...
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Insert your wireless router via wired connection: 1. Wireless connection 3 Modem 2 1 To set up your modem's AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to your computer. 11 Insert your wireless router's AC adapter to the ...
Insert your wireless router via wired connection: 1. Wireless connection 3 Modem 2 1 To set up your modem's AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to your computer. 11 Insert your wireless router's AC adapter to the ...
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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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A. 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. Windows® 7 1. Click Start > Internet Explorer to launch the browser. 2. Disable the proxy server, if enabled. Click OK when done. 13 Before you proceed NOTE: Before configuring your wireless router, do the steps described in this section for your host computer and network clients.
A. 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. Windows® 7 1. Click Start > Internet Explorer to launch the browser. 2. Disable the proxy server, if enabled. Click OK when done. 13 Before you proceed NOTE: Before configuring your wireless router, do the steps described in this section for your host computer and network clients.
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... the proxy server. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Manage network connections. 2. Windows® 7 1. B. Set the TCP/IP settings to your Safari browser, click Safari > Preferences > Advanced > Change Settings... 2. From the Network screen, deselect FTP Proxy and Web Proxy (HTTP). 3. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) or Internet...
... the proxy server. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Manage network connections. 2. Windows® 7 1. B. Set the TCP/IP settings to your Safari browser, click Safari > Preferences > Advanced > Change Settings... 2. From the Network screen, deselect FTP Proxy and Web Proxy (HTTP). 3. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) or Internet...
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Click the Apple icon located on configuring your screen. 2. Click System Preferences > Network > Configure... 3. From the TCP/IP tab, select Using DHCP in the Configure IPv4 dropdown list. 4. Cllick Apply Now when done. NOTE: Refer to your operating system's help and support feature for details on the top left of your computer's TCP/IP settings. 15 3. MAC OS 1. To obtain the IPv4 IP settings automatically, tick Obtain an IP address automatically. To obtain the IPv6 IP settings automatically, tick Obtain an IPv6 address automatically. 4. Click OK when done.
Click the Apple icon located on configuring your screen. 2. Click System Preferences > Network > Configure... 3. From the TCP/IP tab, select Using DHCP in the Configure IPv4 dropdown list. 4. Cllick Apply Now when done. NOTE: Refer to your operating system's help and support feature for details on the top left of your computer's TCP/IP settings. 15 3. MAC OS 1. To obtain the IPv4 IP settings automatically, tick Obtain an IP address automatically. To obtain the IPv6 IP settings automatically, tick Obtain an IPv6 address automatically. 4. Click OK when done.
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... this user manual. 17 To log into the web GUI Your ASUS Wireless Router comes with an intuitive web graphics user interface (GUI) that you set the TCP/IP settings to obtain IP addresses automatically, disable the proxy server settings, disable the dial-up settings, and cancel the dial-up connection. • For more details...
... this user manual. 17 To log into the web GUI Your ASUS Wireless Router comes with an intuitive web graphics user interface (GUI) that you set the TCP/IP settings to obtain IP addresses automatically, disable the proxy server settings, disable the dial-up settings, and cancel the dial-up connection. • For more details...
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The wireless router's web GUI launches. Setting up your wireless router to reset it to configure various settings. 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. Use the web GUI to its factory default settings. 3. Launch a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome. 18 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection: 1.
The wireless router's web GUI launches. Setting up your wireless router to reset it to configure various settings. 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. Use the web GUI to its factory default settings. 3. Launch a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome. 18 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection: 1.
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... 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 configure your connection settings. • If QIS failed to launch automatically, manually launch your 2.4GHz and 5 GHz wireless connection...
... 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 configure your connection settings. • If QIS failed to launch automatically, manually launch your 2.4GHz and 5 GHz wireless connection...
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When done, click Finish. 21 Click Next to continue. 5. Read the wireless network connection tutorial. Your Internet and wireless settings are displayed. 4.
When done, click Finish. 21 Click Next to continue. 5. Read the wireless network connection tutorial. Your Internet and wireless settings are displayed. 4.
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... the Network Map screen, select the System status icon to configure its security settings. To set up different wireless security settings for 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. 2.4GHz security settings 22 Setting up the wireless security settings: 1. On the login screen, key in 192.168.1.1 on your wireless network... from unauthorized access, you need to display the wireless security settings such as SSID, security level, and encryption settings. Key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin), then click OK.The wireless router's web...
... the Network Map screen, select the System status icon to configure its security settings. To set up different wireless security settings for 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. 2.4GHz security settings 22 Setting up the wireless security settings: 1. On the login screen, key in 192.168.1.1 on your wireless network... from unauthorized access, you need to display the wireless security settings such as SSID, security level, and encryption settings. Key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin), then click OK.The wireless router's web...
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IMPORTANT! The IEEE 802.11n standard prohibits using High Throughput with WEP or WPA-TKIP as the unicast cipher. If you use these encryption methods, your security passkey. 7. Key in a unique name for your wireless network. 5. Click Apply when done. 23 5GHz security settings 4. On the Wireless name (SSID) field, key in your data rate will drop to IEEE 802.11g 54Mbps connection. 6. From the Security Level dropdown list, select the encryption method for your wireless network.
IMPORTANT! The IEEE 802.11n standard prohibits using High Throughput with WEP or WPA-TKIP as the unicast cipher. If you use these encryption methods, your security passkey. 7. Key in a unique name for your wireless network. 5. Click Apply when done. 23 5GHz security settings 4. On the Wireless name (SSID) field, key in your data rate will drop to IEEE 802.11g 54Mbps connection. 6. From the Security Level dropdown list, select the encryption method for your wireless network.
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On the AiDisk Wizard field, click GO to set up to the section Using the Network Place (Samba) Share service and Using the FTP Share service in the upper right corner of Network Map ...
On the AiDisk Wizard field, click GO to set up to the section Using the Network Place (Samba) Share service and Using the FTP Share service in the upper right corner of Network Map ...
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... network applications and network devices, select your preferred priority from your ISP. • If you to set up the bandwidth priority: 1. NOTE: • Get the bandwidth information from the Userdefined QoS rules. 28 To set the bandwidth priority and manage the network traffic. Using the Traffic Manager Managing QoS (Quality of Service...
... network applications and network devices, select your preferred priority from your ISP. • If you to set up the bandwidth priority: 1. NOTE: • Get the bandwidth information from the Userdefined QoS rules. 28 To set the bandwidth priority and manage the network traffic. Using the Traffic Manager Managing QoS (Quality of Service...
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Click Add, Delete or Modify to set the account and permission for samba service. Click the Network place (Samba) Share tab in the Servers Center of USB Extension. 2. Click Apply when done. 34 Using the Network Place (Samba) Share service Network Place (Samba) Share allows you to add, delete or modify the account. To use Samba share: 1.
Click Add, Delete or Modify to set the account and permission for samba service. Click the Network place (Samba) Share tab in the Servers Center of USB Extension. 2. Click Apply when done. 34 Using the Network Place (Samba) Share service Network Place (Samba) Share allows you to add, delete or modify the account. To use Samba share: 1.
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NOTE: Ensure that you safely remove the USB disk. To share files via the FTP server: 1. Ensure that you have set up your USB storage device via the FTP server with computers in LAN or through AiDisk. 2. field, tick Yes. When done, click Apply. 3. In the ... from your FTP server through the Internet. IMPORTANT! Using the FTP Share service Sharing files via the FTP server The ASUS Wireless Router enables you to the ASUS website at http://www.asus com for FTP server access.To do this feature, you want to assign access rights to the USB2.0 port on...
NOTE: Ensure that you safely remove the USB disk. To share files via the FTP server: 1. Ensure that you have set up your USB storage device via the FTP server with computers in LAN or through AiDisk. 2. field, tick Yes. When done, click Apply. 3. In the ... from your FTP server through the Internet. IMPORTANT! Using the FTP Share service Sharing files via the FTP server The ASUS Wireless Router enables you to the ASUS website at http://www.asus com for FTP server access.To do this feature, you want to assign access rights to the USB2.0 port on...