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    Guide RT-AC66U Dual Band 3x3 802.11AC Gigabit Router The ultra-thin and stylish RT-AC66U features a 2.4GHz and 5GHz dual bands for an unmatched concurrent wireless HD streaming; SMB server, UPnP AV server, and FTP server for 24/7 file sharing; a capability to handle 300,000 sessions; and the ASUS
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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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    obtain an IP address 14 C. 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
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    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
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    Package contents RT-AC66U 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
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    such as USB hard disks or USB flash drives into these ports. Insert your iPad's USB cable into one of these ports to charge 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 port to establish
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    NOTES: • Use only the adapter that came with your package. Using other adapters may damage the device. • Specifications: DC Power adapter Operating Temperature Operating Humidity DC Output: +19V with max 1.58A current; 0~40oC Storage 0~70oC 50~90% Storage 20~90% 
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    . • Always update to the latest firmware. Visit the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com to get the latest firmware updates. • To ensure the best wireless signal, orient the three detachable antennas as shown in the drawing below. • For optimum performance, please switch on the cooling system. 90
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    .11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN adapter to your computer to connect to the network. • With its dual band technology, your wireless router supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless signals simultaneously. This allows you to do Internet-related activities such as Internet surfing or reading/writing e-mail messages using
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    -crossover function, so use either straight-through or crossover cable for wired connection. Wall Power Outlet RT-AC66U 1 4 Power Power Modem 3 WAN LAN 2 Computer To set up your wireless router via wired connection: 1. Insert your wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to
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    IN port and plug it to a power outlet. Wireless connection 3 Modem 2 1 To set up your wireless router via wired connection: 1. 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's WAN
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    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, refer to the section Setting up the wireless security settings in this user manual. Mounting to the stand To mount to the stand: • Align and insert
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    A. Disable the proxy server, if enabled. 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. Click OK when done. 13
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    : Refer to your browser's help feature for details on disabling the proxy server. B. Set the TCP/IP settings to automatically obtain an IP address. Windows® 7 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Manage network connections. 2. Select Internet Protocol
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    IP address automatically. To obtain the IPv6 IP settings automatically, tick Obtain an IPv6 address automatically. 4. Click OK when done. MAC OS 1. Click the Apple icon located on the top left of your screen. 2. Click System Preferences > Network > Configure... 3. From the TCP/IP tab, select Using
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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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    , or Google Chrome, manually key in the wireless router's default IP address: 192.168.1.1 2. On the login page, key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). NOTES: • For your network clients, ensure that you set the TCP/IP settings to obtain IP addresses automatically, disable the
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    3. The wireless router's web GUI launches. Use the web GUI to configure various settings. Setting up the Internet connection NOTE: When setting the Internet connection for the first time, press the Reset button on your wireless router to reset it to its factory default settings. Quick Internet Setup
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    2. The wireless router automatically detects if your ISP connection type is Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Static IP. Key in the necessary information for your ISP connection type. IMPORTANT! Obtain the necessary information about your Internet connection type from your ISP. 19
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    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 wireless router's web GUI to access
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    4. Your Internet and wireless settings are displayed. Click Next to continue. 5. Read the wireless network connection tutorial. When done, click Finish. 21
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    to configure its security settings. To set up the wireless security settings: 1. Key in 192.168.1.1 on your web browser. 2. On the login screen, key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin), then click OK.The wireless router's web GUI launches. 3. On the Network Map screen, select the
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    5GHz security settings 4. On the Wireless name (SSID) field, key in a unique name for your wireless network. 5. From the Security Level dropdown list, select the encryption method for your wireless network. IMPORTANT! The IEEE 802.11n/ac standard prohibits using High Throughput with WEP or WPA-TKIP
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    Managing your network clients To manage your network clients: 1. Launch the wireless router's web GUI. 2. On the Network Map screen, select the Client Status icon to display the information about your network clients. 24
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    Monitoring your USB device The ASUS Wireless Router provides two USB 2.0 ports for connecting USB devices such as a USB storage device and USB printer, to allow you to monitor the working environment, share files, and printer with clients in your network. NOTE: To use this feature, you need to plug
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    more details, refer to the section Using the 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 2TB size) and supports read-write access for FAT16, FAT32, EXT2
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    Creating your Guest Network The Guest Network provides Internet connectivity for temporary visitors without providing access to your private network. To create your guest network: 1. Launch the wireless router's web GUI. 2. On the Guest Network screen, click Create to create a network for your
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    ) Bandwidth The Quality of Service (QoS) allows you to set the bandwidth priority and manage the network traffic. To set up the bandwidth priority: 1. Launch the wireless router's web GUI. 2. On the Traffic Manager screen, select the QoS tab. 3. Click ON to enable the default rule and fill in the
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    Traffic The traffic monitor function allows you to assess the bandwidth usage and speed of your Internet, LAN, Wired, WLAN (2.4GHz or 5GHz) connections. Using the USB Extension The USB Extension function provides AiDisk, Servers Center, Network Printer Server and Download Master submenus. 29
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    Sharing AiDisk allows you to share files in the USB disk through the Internet. NOTE: Before using AiDisk, ensure that you have inserted a USB disk into the USB port of your wireless router. To use AiDisk: 1. Click the AiDisk icon in USB Extension. 2. From the Welcome to AiDisk wizard screen, click
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    3. Select the access rights that you want to assign to the clients accessing your shared data. 4. Create your domain name via the ASUS DDNS services, select I will use the service and accept the Terms of service and key in your domain name. When done, click Next. 31
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    5. Click Finish to finish the setup. 6. To access the FTP site that you created, launch a web browser or a third-party FTP client utility and key in the ftp link (ftp://) you have previously created. 32
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    the Servers Center service Your wireless router allows UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) multimedia devices, such as PS3 and XBox 360, to access multimedia files from the USB disk connected to your wireless router. NOTE: Before using the UPnP Media Server function, install a wireless adapter on your
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    Using the Network Place (Samba) Share service Network Place (Samba) Share allows you to set the account and permission for samba service. To use Samba share: 1. Click the Network place (Samba) Share tab in the Servers Center of USB Extension. 2. Click Add, Delete or Modify to add, delete or modify
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    as a USB hard disk or USB flash drive, to the USB2.0 port on the rear panel of your wireless 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. NOTE: Ensure
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    . 5. Click Apply to apply the changes. 6. 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. 36
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    allows you to configure other settings for the USB disk, including maximum login user, device name, work group and language on FTP server. To use miscellaneous setting: 1. Click the Miscellaneous setting tab in the Servers Center of USB Extension. 2. Follow the instruction to key in the necessary
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    of your wireless router. Setting up the DHCP Server You may enable the DHCP Server function in your wireless router so your network clients can automatically obtain IP addresses from your wireless router. NOTE: The ASUS Wireless Router can support up to 253 IP addresses for your network. To set up
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    Lease Time field, key in the time that the IP addresses expire and the wireless router automatically assigns new IP Addresses for the network clients. IMPORTANT! • For the IP Pool Starting and Ending IP addresses, we recommend that you use: • IP address: 192.168.1.xxx (xxx can be any number between
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    . 4. Click Upload. The uploading process takes about three minutes. NOTE: If the upgrade process fails, the wireless router automatically enters the rescue mode and the power LED indicator at the front panel flashes slowly. To recover or restore the system, use the Firmware Restoration utility. 40
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    the navigation menu at the left side of your screen. 2. Under the Administration menu, click Restore/Save/Upload Setting. 3. Select the tasks that you want to do: • To restore to the default factory settings, click Restore, and click OK in the confirmation message. • To save the current system
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    up your network printer Use the Network Printer Setup utility to set up a USB printer on your wireless router and allow network clients to access the USB printer. NOTES: • To check if your USB printer is compatible with your ASUS wireless router, refer to the Printer Support List at http://event
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    3. Unzip the downloaded file and click the Printer icon to run the network printer setup program. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your hardware, then click Next. 43
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    5. Wait for a few minutes for the initial setup to finish. Click Next. 6. Click Finish to complete the installation. 44
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    7. Follow the Windows® OS instructions to install the printer driver. 8. After the printer's driver installation is completed, network clients can now use the printer. 45
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    the device. To launch the Device Discovery utility: • From your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-AC66U Wireless Router > Device Discovery. NOTE: When you set the router to Access Point mode, you need to use Device Discovery to get the router's IP address. 46
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    , which indicates that the wireless router is in the rescue mode. 3. Use the following to set up your TCP/IP settings: IP address: 192.168.1.x Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 4. From your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility RT-AC66U Wireless Router > Firmware Restoration. 47
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    5. Specify a firmware file, then click Upload. NOTE: This is not a firmware upgrade utility and cannot be used on a working ASUS Wireless Router. Normal firmware upgrades must be done through the web interface. Refer to Chapter 3: Configuring via the web GUI for more details. 48
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    IP addresses automatically. For more details, refer to the section Before you proceed in this user manual. The client cannot establish a wireless connection with the router. Out of Range: • Put the router closer to the wireless client. • Try to change the channel settings. Authentication: • Use
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    • Refer to the Quick Start Guide of the wireless router and re- configure the settings. • Check if the WAN LED on the wireless router is ON. • Check the wireless encryption settings. • Check if the computer can get the IP address (via both wired network and wireless network). • Ensure that your web
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    the system to its default settings? • Press the Reset button at the rear panel of the wireless router for more than five seconds. • Refer to the section Restoring/Saving/Uploading settings in Chapter 3 of this user manual. The following are the factory default settings: User Name: admin
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    ASUS DDNS Service RT-AC66U supports the ASUS DDNS service.When exchanging devices at the service center, if you have registered the ASUS DDNS service and want to keep the original domain name, data transfer is a must.Visit your local service center for more information. NOTES: • If there is no
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    the router configuration page. Different ISPs may have different interval time for IP updating. 6. Is the ASUS DDNS service free, or is it just a trial version? The ASUS DDNS service is a free and embedded service in some ASUS routers. Check your ASUS router if it supports the ASUS DDNS service. 53
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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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    uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. IMPORTANT
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    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 - Article 3 Protection requirements for health and safety - Article
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    output power of the Dell Wireless Device is below the Industry Canada (IC) radio frequency exposure limits.The Dell Wireless Device should be used in in portable exposure conditions (antennas are less than 20 centimeters of a person's body). This device has been certified for use in Canada. Status
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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 web 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 for this service if you wish), that you receive source code or can get it if you want it, that you can change the software or use pieces of
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    what they have is not the original, so that any problems introduced by others will not reflect on the original authors' that any patent must be licensed for everyone's free use or not licensed at all. The precise terms and licensee is addressed as "you". Activities other than copying,
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    of this License. c) If the modified program normally reads commands interactively when run, you must cause it, when started running for such interactive use in the most ordinary way, to print or display an announcement including an appropriate copyright notice and a notice that there is no warranty
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    must be on the terms of this License, whose permissions for other licensees extend to the entire whole, and thus to each and every part regardless of under the terms of Sections 1 and 2 above on a medium customarily used for software interchange; or, b) Accompany it with a written offer, valid
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    cost of physically performing source distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code, to 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
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    protecting the integrity of the free software distribution system, which is implemented by public license practices. Many people have made generous contributions to the wide range of software distributed through that system in reliance 64
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    of this License. 8. If the distribution and/or use of the Program is restricted in certain countries either the present version, but may differ in detail to address new problems or concerns. Each version is given a distinguishing version guided by the two goals of preserving the free status of all 65
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    THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRAM IS WITH YOU. SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU ASSUME THE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR OR GENERAL, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PROGRAM (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF DATA
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    usa.asus.com Online support support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany Telephone +491805010923* Fax +492102959911 Website www.asus.de Online contact www.asus.de/sales Technical Support Telephone (Component, Networking
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    Networks Global Hotline Information Area Australia Austria Belgium China -78150231 400-620-6655 0045-3832-2943 00358-9693-7969 0033-170949400 00800-44-14-20-44 Support Languages English German Dutch /French Simplified Chinese Denish/English Finnish/English/ Swedish France Greek Working Hour
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    Networks Global Hotline Information Area Russia Singapore Slovak Spain Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Thailand Turkey United Kingdom USA/Canada Hotline Number +8-800-100-ASUS; +7495-231-1999 +65-6720- . Sat. to Sun. NOTE: For more information, visit the ASUS support site at: http://support.asus.com 69
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    : Authorised representative in Europe: Authorised distributors in Turkey: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. Tel: +886-2-2894-3447 Address: No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN ASUS Computer GmbH Address: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN, GERMANY BOGAZICI BIL GISAYAR SAN. VE TIC. A.S. Tel
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RT-AC66U
Dual Band 3x3 802.11AC Gigabit Router
The ultra-thin and stylish RT-AC66U features a 2.4GHz and 5GHz dual bands for
an unmatched concurrent wireless HD streaming; SMB server, UPnP AV server,
and FTP server for 24/7 file sharing; a capability to handle 300,000 sessions;
and the ASUS Green Network Technology, which provides up to 70% power-
saving solution.
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