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Guide RT-N65U Dual-band Wireless-N750 Gigabit Router The ultra-thin and stylish RT-N65U 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 - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 2
"). 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 - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 3
connection 17 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection 17 Setting up the wireless security settings 21 Managing your network clients 23 Monitoring your USB device 24 Creating your Guest Network 26 Using the Traffic Manager 27 Managing QoS (Quality of Service) Bandwidth 27 Monitoring - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 4
the Advanced settings 37 Setting up the DHCP Server 37 Upgrading the firmware 39 Restoring/Saving/Uploading settings 40 Setting up your network printer 41 4 Using the utilities Device Discovery 45 Firmware Restoration 46 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 48 ASUS DDNS Service 51 Frequently - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 5
look Package contents RT-N65U Wireless Router Power adapter Support CD (Manual, utility software) 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 - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 6
button resets or restores the system to its factory default settings. 9 LAN 1 ~ 4 ports Connect network cables into these ports to establish LAN connection. Yellow LED: 1000Mbps connection. G reen LED: 10Mbps/100Mbps connection. Flashing: Transmitting or receiving data via wired connection. 10 USB - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 7
into its stand: 1. Locate the two mounting holes at the bottom of the wireless router. 2. Latch the stand's two mounting hooks to the wireless router's mounting holes. 3. Slide the wireless router to direction of the arrow to secure it to its stand. 2 2 3 NOTES: • Use only the adapter that - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 8
or loss. • For the best front-to-rear coverage, place the wireless router in an upright position. • For the best up-and-down coverage, place the wireless router in an inclined position. • Always update to the latest firmware. Visit the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com to get the latest - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 9
, you may install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n 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 - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 10
! • Use wired connection in setting up your wireless router to avoid possible setup problems due to wireless uncertainty. • Before setting up your ASUS wireless router, do the following: • If you are replacing an existing router, disconnect it from your network. • Disconnect the cables/wires - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 11
network cable, connect your modem to your wireless router's WAN port. 4. Insert your modem's AC adapter to the DC-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 - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 12
security settings for your network, refer to the section Setting up the wireless security settings in this user manual. Before you proceed NOTE: Before configuring your wireless router, do the steps described in this section for your host computer and network clients. A. Disable the proxy server, if - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 13
3. From the Local Area Network (LAN) Settings screen, untick Use a proxy server for your LAN. 4. Click OK when done. 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 - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 14
network connections. 2. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) or Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6), then click Properties. 3. 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 - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 15
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 configuring your computer's TCP/IP settings. C. Disable the - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 16
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 proxy server settings, disable the - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 17
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 (QIS) with auto-detection The Quick Internet Setup (QIS) function guides you in quickly setting up your Internet connection. To use QIS with - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 18
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. 18 - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 19
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 the QIS - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 20
4. Your Internet and wireless settings are displayed. Click Next to continue. 5. Read the wireless network connection tutorial. When done, click Finish. 20 - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 21
your wireless network from unauthorized access, you need 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 - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 22
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 standard prohibits using High Throughput with WEP or WPA-TKIP as - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 23
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. 23 - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 24
device, such as a USB hard disk or USB flash drive, to the USB 3.0 port on the rear panel of your wireless router. Ensure that the USB storage device is formatted and partitioned properly. Refer to the Plug-n-Share Disk Support List at http://event.asus.com/networks/disksupport IMPORTANT! You first - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 25
the AiDisk Wizard field, click GO to set up an FTP server for Internet file sharing. NOTES: • For 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 - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 26
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 - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 27
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 upload and download - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 28
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. 28 - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 29
Files 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 - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 30
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. 30 - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 31
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. 31 - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 32
Using 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 - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 33
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 - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 34
storage device, such as a USB hard disk or USB flash drive, to the USB3.0 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://www.asus com for the HD file system support table. NOTE: Ensure that - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 35
a specific file/folder. • No: Select this option if you do not want to share a specific file/folder. 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. 35 - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 36
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 - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 37
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 - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 38
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 - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 39
. 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. 39 - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 40
. 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 settings, click Save, and click Save in the file download window to save the system file in your preferred path. • To - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 41
The wireless router's printer server function is not supported on Windows® 2000. To set up your USB Printer: 1. Click USB Extension from the navigation menu at the left side of your screen, then click Network Printer Server. 2. Click Download Now! in the ASUS EZ printer sharing mode to download the - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 42
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. 42 - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 43
5. Wait for a few minutes for the initial setup to finish. Click Next. 6. Click Finish to complete the installation. 43 - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 44
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. 44 - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 45
, and enables you to configure the device. To launch the Device Discovery utility: • From your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-N65U Wireless Router > Device Discovery. NOTE: When you set the router to Access Point mode, you need to use Device Discovery to get the - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 46
, 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-N65U Wireless Router > Firmware Restoration. 46 - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 47
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. 47 - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 48
the proxy server settings, cancel the dial-up connection, and set the TCP/IP settings to obtain 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 - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 49
Access is possible. • Restart your computer. • 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 - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 50
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 Password: admin Enable DHCP: Yes (if WAN cable is plugged in) IP address - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 51
ASUS DDNS Service RT-N65U 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 - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 52
the service center. 4. Can I register two domain names to separately access my http and ftp servers? No, you cannot. You can only register one domain name for one router. Use port mapping to implement security in the network. 5. After restarting the router, why is it that I see different WAN IPs in - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 53
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 - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 54
installation. 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 - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 55
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 - - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 56
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 Industry Canada's REL (Radio Equipment List) can be found at the following web address: http://www.ic.gc.ca/app/sitt/ reltel/srch/nwRdSrch.do?lang=eng - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 57
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 - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 58
. 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 - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 59
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 term "modification".) Each licensee is addressed as "you". Activities other than copying, distribution and modification are - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 60
not covered by this License; they are outside its scope. The 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 - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 61
which is a work based on the Program, the distribution of the whole 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 who wrote it. Thus, it is not the intent of this section - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 62
, unless that component itself accompanies the executable. If distribution of executable or object code is made by offering access to copy from a designated place, then offering equivalent access to copy the source code from the same place counts as distribution of the source code, even though third - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 63
judgment or allegation of patent infringement or for any other reason (not limited to patent issues), conditions are imposed on you (whether by court order, agreement or otherwise) that contradict generous contributions to the wide range of software distributed through that system in reliance 63 - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 64
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 exceptions for this. Our decision will be guided by the two goals of preserving the free status of all 64 - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 65
RISK AS TO 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 CORRECTION. 12 IN NO EVENT UNLESS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW OR AGREED TO IN WRITING WILL ANY COPYRIGHT HOLDER, OR ANY OTHER PARTY - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 66
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 - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 67
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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 68 - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 69
: 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 - Asus RT-N65U | User Guide - Page 70
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RT-N65U
Dual-band Wireless-N750 Gigabit Router
The ultra-thin and stylish RT-N65U 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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