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    User Guide DSL-AC56U Wireless-AC1200 Dual-band 802.11ac VDSL/ADSL Modem Router
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    "). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS"WITHOUT WARRANTY
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    1.4 Positioning your xDSL modem router 9 1.5 Setup Requirements 10 1.6 xDSL Modem Router Setup 11 1.6.1 Wired connection 11 1.6.2 Wireless connection Using the Traffic Manager 27 3.3.1 Managing QoS (Quality of Service) Bandwidth..........27 3.3.2 Monitoring Traffic 30 3.3.3 Spectrum 31 3.4
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    Disk 41 3.6.2 Smart Access 43 3.6.3 Smart Sync 44 4 Configuring the Advanced Settings 4.1 Wireless 45 4.1.1 General 45 4.1.2 WPS 48 4.1.3 Bridge 50 4.1.4 Wireless MAC Filter 52 4.1.5 RADIUS Setting 53 4.1.6 Professional 54 4.2 LAN 56 4.2.1 LAN IP 56 4.2.2 DHCP Server 57 4.2.3 Route
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    Services Filter 75 4.7 Administration 77 4.7.1 System 77 4.7.2 Firmware Upgrade 78 4.7.3 Restore/Save/Upload Setting 78 4.7.4 DSL Setting 79 4.7.5 Feedback 82 4.8 System Log 83 5 Utilities 5.1 Device Discovery 84 5.2 Firmware Restoration 85 5.3 Setting up your printer server 86 5.3.1 ASUS
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    region) Power adapter Quick Start Guide DSL/phone cable (RJ-11 cable) Warranty card NOTES: • If any of the items are 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
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    1.3 Your xDSL modem router DSL-AC56U AC1200 Dual Band Wi-Fi ADSL/VDSL Modem Router 5GHz LED Off: is established. DSL LED(Modem mode) Off: No DSL link or unable to establish DSL link. On: DSL link is established. Flashing: DSL is attempting to connect to a DSLAM. WAN LED(Router mode) Off: No
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    router to a splitter or a telephone outlet. Reset button This button resets or restores the system to its factory default settings. Power (DC-IN) port Insert the Specifications: • Power consumption in off mode: 0.21W • Power consumption in network standby mode: 4.21W • The average power consumption
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    1.4 Positioning your xDSL modem router For the best wireless signal transmission between the xDSL modem router and the network devices connected to it, ensure that you: • Place the xDSL modem router in a centralized area for a maximum wireless coverage for the network devices. • Keep the device
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    Setup Requirements To set up your wireless network, you need a computer that meets the following system requirements: • Ethernet RJ-45 (LAN) port (10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000BaseTX) • IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac wireless capability • An installed TCP/IP service your ADSL/VDSL router supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz
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    when setting up your xDSL modem router to avoid possible setup problems. • Before setting up your ASUS xDSL modem router, do the following: • If you one end of the RJ-11 cable to the DSL port of your xDSL modem router, and connect the other end to the DSL port of your splitter. 3. Using a network
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    your xDSL modem router, and connect the other end to the DSL port of your splitter. 3. Install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN adapter on your computer. NOTES: • For details on connecting to a wireless network, refer to the WLAN adapter's user manual. • To set up the security settings for your network
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    . NOTE: The features may vary with different firmware versions. To log into the web GUI: 1. On your web browser, manually key in the xDSL modem router's default IP address: 192.168.1.1 2. On the login page, key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). 3. You can now use the Web
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    router to reset it to its factory default settings. For more details, refer to the section Firmware Restoration in Chapter 5 of this user manual. To use QIS with auto-detection: 1. Log into the Web GUI. The QIS page launches automatically. NOTES: • By default, the login username and password for
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    when you configure your xDSL modem router for the first time or when your device is reset to its default settings. • By default, the QIS Wizard is for DSL setup. If you want to configure DSL-AC56U as a wireless router, refer to the section Internet Connection in Chapter 4 of this user manual. 15
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    QIS failed to detect your Internet connection type, follow the steps below to manually configure your connection settings: a) Select the Annex mode that your DSL service uses. NOTES: • Annex A or Annex B mode has multiple modes: Annex A/I/J/L/M or Annex B/J. If your ISP DSLAM offers both Annex A and
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    b) Select your Country and Internet Service Provider (ISP). c) Assign the wireless network name (SSID) and security key for your wireless connection. Click Apply when done. 17
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    d) A summary page appears to show the current settings for your network. Click Next to save your network settings and go to the Network Map page. 2.3 Connecting to your wireless network After setting up your xDSL modem router via QIS, you can connect your computer or other smart devices to your
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    NOTES: • Refer to the next chapters for more details on configuring your wireless network's settings. • Refer to your device's user manual for more details on connecting it to your wireless network. 3 Configuring the General settings 3.1 Using the Network Map Network Map allows you to configure your
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    3.1.1 Setting up the wireless security settings To protect your wireless network from unauthorized access, you need to configure its security settings. To set up the wireless security settings: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Network Map. 2. On the Network Map screen and under System
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    IMPORTANT! The IEEE 802.11n/ac standard prohibits using High Throughput with WEP or WPA-TKIP as the unicast cipher. If you use these encryption methods, your data rate will drop to IEEE 802.11g 54Mbps connection. 5. Key in your WPA-PSK key (security passkey). 6. Click Apply when done. 3.1.2 Managing
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    USB device ASUS DSL-AC56U provides two USB 2.0 ports for connecting USB devices or USB printer to allow you to share files and printer with clients in your network. NOTES: • USB External HDD/Flash disk: • Your xDSL modem router works with most USB HDDs/Flash disks up to 3TB and supports read-write
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    the list of printers that your xDSL modem router supports, visit http://event.asus.com/networks/printersupport IMPORTANT! You first need to to the section 3.5.Using the USB Application and 3.6 Using AiCloud in this user manual. To monitor your USB device: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General
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    Safely removing the USB disk IMPORTANT: Incorrect removal of the USB disk may cause data corruption. To safely remove the USB disk: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Network Map. 2. In the upper right corner, click > Eject USB disk. When the USB disk is ejected successfully, the USB
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    provides temporary visitors with Internet connectivity via access to separate SSIDs or networks without providing access to your private network. NOTE: ASUS DSL-AC56U supports up to four SSIDs (including the main SSID). To create a guest network: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Guest
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    4. To configure additional options, click the network name (SSID) that you want to modify. 5. Assign a wireless name for your temporary network on the Network Name (SSID) field. 6. Select an Authentication Method. 7. Specify the Access time or choose Limitless. 8. Select Disable or Enable on the
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    from your ISP. 3. Click Save. NOTE: The User Specify Rule List is for advanced settings. If you want to prioritize specific network applications and network services, select User-defined QoS rules or User-defined Priority from the drop-down list on the upper-right corner. 27
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    4. On the user-defined QoS rules page, there are four default online service types - web surf, HTTPS and file transfers. Select your preferred service, fill in the Source IP or MAC, Destination Port, Protocol, Transferred and Priority, then click Apply. The information will be configured in the QoS
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    5. On the User-defined Priority page, you can prioritize the network applications or devices into five levels from the userdefined QoS rules' dropdown list. Based on priority level, you can use the following methods to send data packets: • Change the order of upstream network packets that are sent
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    3.3.2 Monitoring Traffic The traffic monitor function allows you to access the bandwidth usage and speed of your Internet, wired, and wireless networks. It allows you to monitor network traffic even on a daily basis. NOTE: Packets from the Internet are evenly transmitted to the wired and wireless
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    quality. The graph to signal-to-noise ratio shows the classic SNR (Signal-toNoise Ratio), which can be useful in identifying the stability of the DSL connection. Transmission/Reception graph shows how many bits per carrier are transmitted/received. 31
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    3.4 Setting up Parental Control Parental Control allows you to control the Internet access time. Users can set the time limit for a client's network usage. To use the parental control function: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Parental control. 2. Click Enable to activate Parental
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    modem router. Ensure that the USB storage device is formatted and partitioned properly. Refer to the ASUS website at http://event.asus.com/2009/networks/disksupport/ for the file system support table. 3.5.1 Using AiDisk AiDisk allows you to share files stored on a connected USB device through the
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    that you want to assign to the clients accessing your shared data. 4. Create your domain name via the ASUS DDNS services, read the Terms of Service and then select I will use the service and accept the Terms of service and key in your domain name. When done, click Next. You can also select Skip
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    via a Media Server directory, Samba share service, or FTP share service. You can also configure other settings supported devices to access multimedia files from the USB disk connected to your xDSL modem router. NOTE: Before using the DLNA Media Server function, connect your device to the DSL-AC56U
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    . • Media Server Status: Displays the status of the media server. Using Network Place (Samba) Share service Network Place (Samba) Share allows you to set up the accounts and permissions for the Samba service. To use Samba share: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > USB application > Servers
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    , delete, or modify an account. To create a new account: a) Click to add new account. b) In the Account and Password fields, key in the name and password of your network client. Retype the password to confirm. Click Add to add the account to the list. To delete an existing account: a) Select the
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    access. • No: Select this option if you do not want to share a specific file folder. 4. Click Apply to apply the changes. Using the FTP Share service FTP share enables an FTP server to share files from USB disk to other devices via your local area network or via the Internet. IMPORTANT
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    To use FTP Share service: NOTE: Ensure that you have set up your FTP server through AiDisk. For more details, refer to the section 3.5.1 . 4. To access the FTP server, key in the ftp link ftp://.asuscomm.com and your user name and password on a web browser or a third-party FTP utility. 39
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    is a cloud service application that allows you to save, sync, share, and access your files. To use AiCloud: 1. From Google Play Store or Apple Store, download and install the ASUS AiCloud app to your smart device. 2. Connect your smart device to your network. Follow the instructions to complete the
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    3.6.1 Cloud Disk To create a cloud disk: 1. Insert a USB storage device into the xDSL modem router. 2. Turn on Cloud Disk. 3. Go to https://www.asusnetwork.net and enter the router login account and password. For better user experience, we recommend that you use Google Chrome or Firefox. 41
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    4. You can now start accessing Cloud Disk files on devices connected to the network. NOTE: When accessing the devices that are connected to the network, you need to enter the device's user name and password manually, which will not be saved by AiCloud for security reason. 42
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    home network via your router's domain name. NOTES: • You can create a domain name for your router with ASUS DDNS. For more details, refer to section 4.3.5 DDNS. • By default, AiCloud provides a secure HTTPS connection. Key in https://[yourASUSDDNSname].asuscomm.com for a very secure Cloud Disk and
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    3.6.3 Smart Sync To use Smart Sync: 1. Launch AiCloud, click Smart Sync > Go. 2. Select ON to enable Smart Sync. 3. Click Add new account. 4. Enter your ASUS WebStorage account password and select the directory that you want to sync with WebStorage. 5. Click Apply. 44
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    2. Select 2.4GHz or 5GHz as the frequency band for your wireless network. 3. Assign a unique name containing up to 32 characters for your SSID (Service Set Identifier) or network name to identify your wireless network. Wi-Fi devices can identify and connect to the wireless network via your assigned
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    SSID manually on the wireless device to access the wireless network. 5. Select any of these wireless mode options devices to connect to the xDSL modem router. Hardware that supports 802.11n natively, however, will only run at a maximum 20/40MHz: This is the default bandwidth. 20MHz: Select this
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    . It is with integrated EAP server or an external RADIUS back-end authentication server. NOTE: Your xDSL modem router supports the maximum transmission rate of 54Mbps when the Wireless Mode is set to Auto and encryption method is WEP or TKIP. 9. Select any of these WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy
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    field, move the slider to ON. 3. WPS uses 2.4GHz by default. If you want to change the frequency to 5GHz, turn OFF the WPS function, click Switch Frequency in the Current Frequency field, and turn WPS ON again. Note: WPS supports authentication using Open System, WPA-Personal, and WPA2-Personal. WPS
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    : Check your wireless device or its user manual for the location of the WPS button. will switch to standby mode. 6. To set up WPS using the Client's manual or on the device itself. b.Key in the Client PIN code on the text box. c. Click Start to put your xDSL modem router into WPS survey mode
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    as a wireless repeater where your ASUS Wireless xDSL Modem Router communicates with another access point and other wireless devices. To set up the wireless bridge: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Wireless > Bridge tab. 3. In the AP Mode field, select any of these options
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    • Hybrid: Enables the Wireless Bridge feature and allows other wireless devices/stations to connect to the router. NOTE: In Hybrid mode, wireless devices connected to the ASUS Wireless xDSL Modem Router will only receive half the connection speed of the Access Point. 4. In the Connect to APs in list
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    up the Wireless MAC filter: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter tab. 2. Enable the Mac Filter Mode, then in the MAC Filter Mode dropdown list, select either Accept or Reject. • Select Accept to allow devices in the MAC filter list to access to the
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    Service) Setting provides an extra layer of security when you choose WPAEnterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, or Radius with 802.1x as your Authentication Mode . To set up wireless RADIUS settings: 1. Ensure that the xDSL modem router's authentication mode modem router's Authentication Mode. 2. From the
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    4.1.6 Professional The Professional screen provides advanced configuration options. NOTE: We recommend that you use the default values on this page. In the Professional Settings screen, you can configure the following: • Enable Radio: Select Yes to enable wireless networking. Select No to
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    select No to disable. • Enable IGMP Snooping: Select Enable as the default value to help improve the speed of transmission. • Multicast rate ( is sent to a wireless device in sleep mode indicating that a data packet is awaiting delivery. The default value is three milliseconds. • Beacon Interval:
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    • TX Power adjustment: TX Power adjustment refers to the milliWatts (mW) needed to power the radio signal output of the xDSL modem router. Enter a value between 0 to 100. NOTE: Increasing the TX Power adjustment values may affect the stability of the wireless network. 4.2 LAN 4.2.1 LAN IP The LAN
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    4.2.2 DHCP Server Your xDSL modem router uses DHCP to assign IP addresses automatically on your network. You can specify the IP address range and lease time for the clients on your network. To configure the DHCP server: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > LAN > DHCP Server tab.
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    . 6. In the DNS and Server Settings section, key in your DNS Server and WINS Server IP address if needed. 7. Your xDSL modem router can also manually assign IP addresses to devices on the network. Up to 32 MAC Addresses can be added to the DHCP list for
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    makes use of more than one xDSL modem router, you can configure a routing table to share the same Internet service. NOTE: We recommend that you do not change the default route settings unless you have advanced knowledge of routing tables. To configure the LAN Routing table: 1. From the navigation
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    4.2.4 IPTV The xDSL modem router supports connection to IPTV services through an ISP or a LAN. The IPTV tab provides the configuration settings needed to set up IPTV, VoIP, multicasting, and UDP for your service. Contact your ISP for specific information regarding your service. 60
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    panel, go to Advanced Settings > WAN > Internet Connection tab. 2. Configure the following settings below. When done, click Save. • WAN Transfer Mode • Choose your Internet Service Provider type. The choices are VDSL WAN (PTM), ADSL WAN (ATM), Ethernet WAN. Consult your ISP if the router is unable
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    IPv6. • WAN Connection Type: Select the correct connection type based on your ISP service type. The choices are Automatic IP, Static IP, and PPPoE. • Enable UPnP support P2P applications, interactive gaming, video conferencing, and web or proxy servers. Unlike Port forwarding, which involves manually
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    MAC address associated with your ISP service. • Clone or change the MAC address of the ASUS wireless router to match the MAC address of the previous networking device recognized by the ISP. 4.3.2 Dual WAN DSL-AC56U provides Dual WAN support. Select Failover mode to use a secondary WAN for backup
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    the following settings below. When done, click Apply. • Enable Port Trigger: Choose Yes to enable Port Trigger. • Well-Known Applications: Select popular games and web services to add to the Port Trigger List. • Description: Enter a short name or description for the
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    has elapsed because the router is unsure when the application has been terminated. • Port triggering only allows one client in the network to use a particular service and a specific incoming port at the same time. • You cannot use the same application to trigger a port in more than one PC at the
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    . Setting up Port Forwarding on your router allows PCs outside the network to access specific services provided by a PC in your network. NOTE: When port forwarding is enabled, the ASUS router blocks unsolicited inbound traffic from the Internet and only allows replies from outbound requests from
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    disabled and you set 80 as the HTTP server's port range for your WAN setup, then your http server/web server would be in conflict with the router's used for HTTP. A specific port can only be used by one application or service at a time. Hence, two PCs attempting to access data through the same port
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    access (referred to as "Internet client"). This client should not be connected to the ASUS router. • On the Internet client, use the router's WAN IP to access the allows multiple computers to run applications that would normally require manually forwarding the same ports to each PC on the network.
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    Configure the setting below. When done, click Apply. • IP address of Exposed Station: Key in the client's LAN IP address that will provide the DMZ service and be exposed on the Internet. Ensure that the server client has a static IP address. To remove DMZ: 1. Delete the client's LAN IP address from
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    . If you want to use ASUS DDNS, fill in the Host Name in the format of xxx.asuscomm.com (xxx is your host name). • If you want to use a different DDNS service, click FREE TRIAL and register online first. Fill in the User Name or E-mail Address and Password or DDNS Key fields
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    NOTES: DDNS service will not work under these conditions: • When the xDSL modem router is , L2TP Passthrough, IPsec Passthrough, RTSP Passthrough, H.323 Passthrough, and SIP Passthrough are enabled by default. To enable / disable the NAT Passthrough settings, go to the Advanced Settings > WAN > NAT
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    more IP addresses. This standard is not yet widely available. Contact your ISP if your Internet service supports IPv6. To set up IPv6: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > IPv6 Apply. NOTE: Please refer to your ISP regarding specific IPv6 information for your Internet service. 72
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    , go to Advanced Settings > VPN Server. 2. On the Enable VPN Server field, select Yes. 3. On the Network Place (Samba) Support field, select Yes. 4. Enter the user name and password for accessing the VPN server. Click the button. 5. Click Apply. NOTE: For advanced VPN server settings, click the VPN
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    firewall for your network. NOTE: The Firewall feature is enabled by default. 4.6.1 General To set up basic Firewall settings: 1. From the navigation DoS protection, select Yes to protect your network from DoS (Denial of Service) attacks though this may affect your router's performance. 4. You can
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    Settings > Firewall > URL Filter tab. 2. On the Enable URL Filter field, select Enabled. 3. Enter a URL and click the button. 4. Click Apply. 4.6.3 Network Services Filter The Network Services Filter blocks LAN to WAN packet exchanges and restricts network clients from accessing specific web
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    3. Select the Filter table type. Black List blocks the specified network services. White List limits access to only the specified network services. 4. Specify the day and time when the filters will be active. 5. To specify a Network Service to filter, enter the Source IP, Destination IP, Port Range
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    Change router login password: You can change the password and login name for the xDSL modem router by entering a new name and password. • WPS order to synchronize the time. • Enable Telnet: Click Yes to enable Telnet services on the network. Click No to disable Telnet. • Authentication Method: You
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    Upgrade NOTE: Download the latest firmware from the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com To upgrade the firmware: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Administration > Firmware Upgrade tab. 2. In the New Firmware File field, click Browse to locate the downloaded file. 3. Click
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    to locate your file, then click Upload. NOTE: If issues occur, upload the latest firmware version and configure new settings. Do not restore the router to its default settings. 4.7.4 DSL Setting This page allows you to configure your DSL settings. IMPORTANT! Please contact your ISP to obtain your
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    • Annex Mode: This device supports different DSL Variant (Annex) - Annex A, Annex I, Annex A/L, Annex M, A/J/J/L/M (multiple-mode), Annex B, Annex B/J (multiple-mode). Contact your ISP to find out the DSL variant (annex) that is used on your DSL line. • Dynamic Line Adjustment (ADSL): This function
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    handle. • VDSL Profile: This item allows you to configure the VDSL Profile. The default value is 30a multi mode. NOTE: For some ISPs with non-standard 30a multi mode VDSL DSLAM sync setting, such as for ISP services in Germany, set the VDSL Profile to 17a multi mode to sync up the VDSL line. 81
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    4.7.5 Feedback DSL feedback is used to diagnose problems and help to improve the user experience of ASUS xDSL modem router. Complete the form, and it will be send to ASUS Support Team. 82
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    4.8 System Log System Log contains your recorded network activities. NOTE: System log resets when the router is rebooted or powered off. To view your system log: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > System Log. 2. You can
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    router's utilities from the bundled support CD. • If Autorun is disabled, run setup.exe from the root directory of the support CD. • The utilities are not supported on MAC OS. 5.1 Device Discovery Device Discovery is an ASUS WLAN utility that detects an ASUS Wireless xDSL Modem Router device, and
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    on the router before using the Firmware Restoration utility. NOTE: This feature is not supported on MAC OS. To launch the rescue mode and use the Firmware Restoration utility: 1. Unplug the xDSL modem router from the power source. 2. Hold the Reset button at the rear panel and simultaneously replug
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    desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility DSL-AC56U xDSL modem router > Firmware Restoration. 5. Specify a firmware file, then click Upload. NOTE: This is not a firmware upgrade utility and cannot be used on a working ASUS XDSL modem router. Normal firmware upgrades must be done through the
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    Windows® 7. To set up the EZ Printer sharing mode: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > USB Application > Network Printer Server. 2. Click Download Now! to download the network printer utility. NOTE: Network printer utility is supported on Windows® XP, Windows® Vista, and Windows® 7 only
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    4. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your hardware, then click Next. 5. Wait a few minutes for the initial setup to finish. Click Next. 6. Click Finish to complete the installation. DSL-AC56U 88
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    7. Follow the Windows® OS instructions to install the printer driver. 8. After the printer's driver installation is complete, network clients can now use the printer. 89
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    5.3.2 Using LPR to Share Printer You can share your printer with computers running on Windows® and MAC operating system using LPR/LPD (Line Printer Remote/ Line Printer Daemon). Sharing your LPR printer To share your LPR printer: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Devices and Printers > Add
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    3. Select Create a new port then set Type of Port to Standard TCP/IP Port. Click New Port. 4. In the Hostname or IP address field, key in the IP address of the xDSL modem router then click Next. 91
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    5. Select Custom then click Settings. 6. Set Protocol to LPR. In the Queue Name field, key in LPRServer then click OK to continue. 92
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    7. Click Next to finish setting up the standard TCP/IP port. 8. Install the printer driver from the vendor-model list. If your printer is not in the list, click Have Disk to manually install the printer drivers from a CD-ROM or file. 93
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    9. Click Next to accept the default name for the printer. 10. Click Finish to complete the installation. 94
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    5.4 Download Master Download Master is a utility that helps you download files even while your laptops or other devices are switched off. NOTE: You need a USB device connected to the xDSL modem router to use Download Master. To use Download Master: 1. Click General > USB application > Download
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    5. Use the navigation panel to configure the advanced settings. 5.4.1 Configuring Bit Torrent download settings To configure BitTorrent download settings: 1. From Download Master's navigation panel, click Bit Torrent to launch the Bit Torrent Setting page. 2. Select a specific port for your download
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    5.4.2 NZB settings You can set up a USENET server to download NZB files. After entering USENET settings, Apply. 97
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    .com/ for more product information and contact details of ASUS Technical Support. 6.1 Basic Troubleshooting If you are having problems with your router, try these basic steps in this section before looking for further solutions. Upgrade Firmware to the latest version. 1. Launch the Web GUI. Go to
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    to the router wirelessly, ensure that the SSID (wireless network name), encryption mehtod, and password are correct. Check if your network settings are correct. • Each client on the network should have a valid IP address. ASUS recommends that you use the xDSL modem router's DHCP server to assign IP
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    • Some cable modem service providers require you to use the MAC address of the computer initially registered on the account. You can view the MAC address in the web GUI, Network Map > Clients page, and hover the mouse pointer over your device in Client Status. 100
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    previous section. • Ensure that you are using the correct login information. The default factory login name and password is "admin/admin". Ensure that the Caps Lock key is disabled when you more details, refer to Chapter 1 of this user manual. • Ensure that you use CAT5e or CAT6 ethernet cables. 101
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    cannot establish a wireless connection with the router. NOTE: If you are having issues connecting to 5GHz network, make sure that your wireless device supports 5GHz or features dual band capabilities. • Out of Range: • Move the router closer to the wireless client. • Try to adjust antennas of the
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    available in your country/area. If not, adjust the channel, channel bandwidth, and wireless mode. • If you still cannot connect to the router wirelessly, you can reset your router to factory default settings. In the router GUI,click Administration > Restore/Save/Upload Setting and click Restore
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    connect to your ISP's WAN IP address, try restarting your network as described in the section Restart your network in following sequence under Basic Troubleshooting. • The device has been blocked via the Parental Control function. Go to General > Parental Control and see if the device is in the list
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    router icon, enter a new SSID and encryption key, and then click Apply. • Reset your router to the default settings. Launch the web GUI, go to Administration > Restore/Save/Upload Setting, and click Restore. The default login account and password are both "admin". How to restore the system to its
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    Cannot access Web GUI Before configuring your xDSL modem router, do the steps described in this section for your host computer and network clients. A. Disable the proxy server, if enabled. Windows® 7 1. Click Start > Internet Explorer to launch the browser. 2. Click Tools > Internet options >
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    MAC OS 1. From your Safari browser, click Safari > Preferences > Advanced > Change Settings... 2. From the Network screen, deselect FTP Proxy and Web Proxy (HTTP). 3. Cllick Apply Now when done. NOTE: Refer to your browser's help feature for details on disabling the proxy server. B. Set the TCP/
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    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 configuring your computer's TCP/IP settings. 108
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    C. Disable the dial-up connection, if enabled. Windows® 7 1. Click Start > Internet Explorer to launch the browser. 2. Click Tools > Internet options > Connections tab. 3. Tick Never dial a connection. 4. Click OK when done. NOTE: Refer to your browser's help feature for details on disabling the
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    Appendices Notices ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to other components, as well as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus. com/english/Takeback.htm for the detailed recycling information in different regions. REACH
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    This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
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    Safety Information To maintain compliance with FCC's RF exposure guidelines, this equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body. Use on the supplied antenna. Declaration of Conformity for R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC Essential requirements -
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    operation of the device. Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Information The radiated output power of the ASUS Wireless Device is below the Industry Canada (IC) radio frequency exposure limits. The ASUS Wireless Device should be used in such a manner such that the potential for human contact during
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    of the GPL with every CD shipped with our product. All future firmware updates will also be accompanied with their respective source code. Please visit our site for updated information. Note that we do not offer direct support for the distribution. GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2, June 1991
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    . When we speak of free software, we are referring to freedom, not price. Our General Public Licenses are designed to make sure that you have the freedom to distribute copies of free software (and charge for this service if you wish), that you receive source code or can get it if
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    is modified by someone else and passed on, we want its recipients to know that what they have is not the original, so that any problems introduced by others will not reflect on the original authors' reputations. Finally, any free program is threatened constantly by software patents. We wish to avoid
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    act of running the Program is not restricted, and the output from the Program is covered only if its contents constitute a work based on the Program (independent of having been made by running the Program). Whether that is true depends on what the Program does. 1. You may copy and distribute
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    the program under these conditions, and telling the user how to view a copy of this License. (Exception: if the Program itself is interactive but does not normally print such an announcement, your work based on the Program is not required to print an announcement.) These requirements apply to the
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    be distributed under the terms of Sections 1 and 2 above on a medium customarily used for software interchange; or, c) Accompany it with the information you received as to the offer to distribute corresponding source code. (This alternative is allowed only for noncommercial distribution and only if
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    Therefore, by modifying or distributing the Program (or any work based on the Program), you indicate your acceptance of this License to do so, and all its terms and conditions for copying, distributing or modifying the Program or works based on it. 6. Each time you redistribute the Program (or any
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    License from time to time. Such new versions will be similar in spirit to the present version, but may differ in detail to address new problems or concerns. Each version is given a distinguishing version number. If the Program specifies a version number of this License which applies to it and "any
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    Foundation; we sometimes make exceptions for this. Our decision will be guided by the two goals of preserving the free status of all derivatives SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU ASSUME THE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION. 12 IN NO EVENT UNLESS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW
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    For Turkey only Authorised distributors in Turkey: BOGAZICI BIL GISAYAR SAN. VE TIC. A.S. Tel. No.: +90 212 3311000 Address: AYAZAGA MAH. KEMERBURGAZ CAD. NO.10 AYAZAGA/ISTANBUL CIZGI Elektronik San. Tic. Ltd. Sti. Tel. No.: +90 212 3567070 Address: CEMAL SURURI CD. HALIM MERIC IS MERKEZI
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    . (Asia Pacific) Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 Website www.asus.com.tw Technical Support Telephone Support Fax Online support +886228943447 +886228907698 support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA Telephone
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    Number 800-92491 0033-170949400 0049-1805010920 0049-1805010923 (component support) 0049-2102959911 ( Fax ) 0036-15054561 199-400089 0041-848111010 0041-848111014 0041-848111012 0044-1442265548 0035-31890719918 008-800-100-ASUS 0038-0445457727 Service Hours 09:00-13:00 ; 14:00-18:00 Mon-Fri 09:
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    0065-67203835 ( Repair Status Only ) 0060-320535077 1800-18550163 1800-2090365 0062-2129495000 500128 (Local Only) 1900-555581 00852-35824770 1-812-282-2787 001-8008367847 Service Hours 09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri 09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri 09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00 Sat-Sun
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    00368-59045401 00372-6671796 00371-67408838 00370-37329000 00370-522101160 Service Hours 09:00-18:00 Sun-Thu 09:00-18 00-18:00 Mon-Fri NOTE: For more information, visit the ASUS support site at: http://support.asus.com Manufacturer: Authorised representative in Europe: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. Tel:
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DSL-AC56U
Wireless-AC1200
Dual-band 802.11ac VDSL/ADSL
Modem Router
User Guide