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    Guide RT-AC56U Dual Band Wireless-AC1200 Gigabit Router The ultra-thin and stylish RT-AC56U 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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    router 1.1 Welcome 6 1.2 Package contents 6 1.3 Your wireless router 7 1.4 Positioning your router 9 Mounting to the stand 10 1.5 Setup Requirements 11 1.6 Router Setup Traffic Manager 29 3.3.1 Managing QoS (Quality of Service) Bandwidth..........29 3.3.2 Monitoring Traffic 32 3.4 Setting
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    60 4.2.1 LAN IP 60 4.2.2 DHCP Server 61 4.2.3 Route 63 4.2.4 IPTV 64 4.3 WAN 65 4.3.1 Internet Connection 65 4.3.2 Port Trigger 68 4.3.3 Virtual Server/Port Forwarding 70 4.3.4 DMZ 73 4.3.5 DDNS 74 4.3.6 NAT Passthrough 75 4.4 IPv6 76 4.5 VPN Server 77 4.6 Firewall 78 4.6.1 General
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    Discovery 86 5.2 Firmware Restoration 87 5.3 Setting up your printer server 88 5.3.1 ASUS EZ Printer Sharing 88 5.3.2 Using LPR to Share Printer 92 5.4 Download Master 97 5.4.1 Configuring Bit Torrent download settings 98 5.4.2 NZB settings 99 6 Troubleshooting 6.1 Basic Troubleshooting 100
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    Package contents RT-AC56U 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 are damaged or missing, contact ASUS for technical inquiries and support, Refer to the ASUS Support Hotline
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    1.3 Your wireless router 1 23 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 13 USB 3.0 / 2.0 LED O ff: No power or no physical connection. O n: Has physical connection to USB 3.0 / 2.0 devices. LAN LED O ff: No
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    Insert your iPad's USB cable into one of these ports to charge your iPad. Reset button This button resets or restores the system to its factory default settings. Power (DC-IN) port Insert the bundled AC adapter into this port and connect your router to a power source. Power button Press this button
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    devices connected to it, ensure that you: • Place the wireless router in a centralized area for a maximum wireless coverage for the network or loss. • 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
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    , you may install an IEEE 802.11a/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
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    You can use either a straight-through cable or a crossover cable for wired connection. Wall Power Outlet RT-AC56U Modem Power WAN LAN 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 a power outlet. 11
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    . 4. Insert your modem's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to a power outlet. 1.6.2 Wireless connection RT-AC56U 3 Modem 2 1 To set up your wireless router via wireless 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
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    3. Insert your modem's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to a power outlet. 4. 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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    vary with different firmware versions. To log into the web GUI: 1. On your web browser, manually key in the wireless router's default IP address: 192.168.1.1 or default domain name: http://router.asus.com. 2. On the login page, key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). 3. You can
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    , press the Reset button on your wireless router to reset it to its factory default settings. 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 your wireless router's Web GUI is admin. For details
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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
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    type takes place when you configure the wireless router 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. 3. Assign the wireless
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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. 18
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    2.3 Connecting to your wireless network After setting up your wireless router via QIS, you can connect your computer or other smart devices to 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. 19
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    3 Configuring the General settings 3.1 Using the Network Map Network Map allows you to configure your network's security settings, manage your network clients, and monitor your USB device. 20
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    security settings such as SSID, security level, and encryption settings. NOTE: You can set up different wireless security settings for 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. 2.4GHz security settings 5GHz security settings 3. On the Wireless name (SSID) field, key in a unique name for your wireless network. 21
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    4. 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 as the unicast cipher. If you use these encryption methods, your data rate will drop to IEEE 802.11g 54Mbps
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    or USB flash drive, to the USB 2.0 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 • The USB ports support two USB drives or one printer
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    GO to set up an FTP server for Internet file sharing. NOTES: • For more details, refer to the section 3.5.2 Using Servers Center in this user manual. • The wireless router works with most USB HDDs/Flash disks (up to 2TB size) and supports read-write access for FAT16, FAT32, EXT2, EXT3, and NTFS. 24
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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: RT-AC56U supports up to six SSIDs (three 2.4GHz and three 5GHz SSIDs). To create a guest network: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General
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    4. To configure additional options, click Modify. 5. Click Yes on the Enable Guest Network screen. 6. Assign a wireless name for your temporary network on the Network Name (SSID) field. 7. Select an Authentication Method. 8. Select an Encryption method. 9. Specify the Access time or choose Limitless
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    NOTE: Get the bandwidth information 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
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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,
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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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    Control Parental Control allows you to control the Internet access time. Users can set the time limit for a client's network usage. the client name does not contain special characters or spaces as this may cause the router to function abnormally. 4. Click or to add or delete the client's profile. 5.
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    USB flash drive, in the USB 2.0 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. 3.5.1 Using AiDisk AiDisk allows
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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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    settings for the USB disk in the Servers Center. Using Media Server Your wireless router allows DLNA-supported devices to access multimedia files from the USB disk connected to your wireless router. NOTE: Before using the DLNA Media Server function, connect your device to the RT-AC56U's network. 35
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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: NOTES: Ensure that you have set up your FTP server through AiDisk. For more details, refer to the the changes. 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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    disk, including the maximum number of user logins, the device name, work group, and login failures. • Device Name Assigns the name of the device as shown on the network. For example, for a device with the name ABC, enter //ABC on the Internet Explorer address bar to access the Network Place service
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    • Work Group Assigns the name of the local RT-AC56U network as seen in Network Neighborhood. NOTE: For Device Name and Work Group, the server. 3.5.3 3G/4G 3G/4G USB modems can be connected to RT-AC56U to allow Internet access. NOTE: For a list of verified USB modems, please visit: http://event
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    (optional): Contact your 3G/4G service provider for detailed information. • Dial Number and PIN code: The 3G/4G provider's access number and PIN code for connection. NOTE: PIN code may vary from different providers. • Username / Password: The username and password will be provided by the 3G/4G
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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 wireless 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. 44
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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. 45
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    allows you to easily access your 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
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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. 47
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    go to Advanced Settings > Wireless > General tab. 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
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    function is enabled, you would need to enter the SSID manually on the wireless device to access the wireless network. 5. to connect to the wireless router. • Legacy: Select Legacy to allow 802.11b/g/n devices to connect to the wireless router. Hardware that supports 802.11n natively, however,
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    very strong security. It is with integrated EAP server or an external RADIUS back-end authentication server. • Radius with 802.1x NOTE: Your wireless 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
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    or WPS button. NOTE: Ensure that the devices support WPS. To enable WPS on your wireless network: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Wireless > WPS tab. 2. In the Enable WPS field, move the slider to ON. 3. WPS uses 2.4GHz by default. If you want to change the frequency to 5GHz
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    and WPA2-Personal. WPS does not support a wireless network that uses a Shared user manual or on the device itself. b.Key in the Client PIN code on the text box. c. Click Start to put your wireless router into WPS survey mode. The router's LED indicators quickly flash three times until the WPS setup
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    as a wireless repeater where your ASUS wireless 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. 2. Select the frequency band for the wireless bridge. 3. In
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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 router will only receive half the connection speed of the Access Point. 4. In the Connect to APs in list field,
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    Wireless MAC filter: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter tab. 2. In the Frequency field, select the frequency band that you want to use for the Wireless MAC filter. 3. In the MAC Filter Mode dropdown list, select either Accept or Reject. • Select
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    RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial In User 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 wireless router's authentication mode is set to
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    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: • Frequency: Select the frequency band that the professional settings will be applied to. • Enable Radio: Select Yes
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    Type defines the length of time that the router spent for CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check). CRC or legacy wireless devices. • RTS Threshold: Select a lower value for RTS (Request to Send) Threshold time between one DTIM and the next. The default value is 100 milliseconds. Lower the Beacon Interval
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    : Select Enable to allow the wireless router to forward multicast traffic to other wireless devices that support multicast. Select Disable to prevent the router from forwarding multicast transmissions. • Enable WMM APSD: Enable WMM APSD (Wi-Fi Multimedia Automatic Power Save Delivery) to improve
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    panel, go to Advanced Settings > LAN > LAN IP tab. 2. Modify the IP address and Subnet Mask. 3. When done, click Apply. 4.2.2 DHCP Server Your wireless 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
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    and Server Settings section, key in your DNS Server and WINS Server IP address if needed. 8. Your wireless router can also manually assign IP addresses to devices on the network. On the Enable Manual Assignment field, choose Yes to assign an IP address to specific MAC addresses on the network. Up to
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    4.2.3 Route If your network makes use of more than one wireless 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:
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    4.2.4 IPTV The wireless 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. 63
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    the following settings below. When done, click Apply. • WAN Connection Type: Choose your Internet Service Provider type. The choices are Automatic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP or fixed IP. Consult your ISP if the router is unable to obtain a valid IP address or if you are unsure the WAN connection type
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    , devices can be remotely configured to support P2P applications, interactive gaming, video conferencing, and web or proxy servers. Unlike Port forwarding, which involves manually configuring port settings, UPnP automatically configures the router to accept incoming connections and direct requests
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    . To avoid connection issues due to an unregistered MAC address, you can: • Contact your ISP and update the 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. 66
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    of time whenever a client on the local area network makes an outgoing connection to a specified port. Port triggering is used in the following scenarios: • More than one local client needs port forwarding for the same application at a different time. • An application requires specific incoming
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    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 same time. The router will only forward the port back to the last
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    number of devices on your local network. 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
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    Port Forwarding. • Famous Server List: Determine which type of service you want to access. • Famous Game List: This item lists ports required for popular online games to work correctly. • FTP Server Port: Avoid assigning the port range 20:21 for your FTP server as this would conflict with the router
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    not be connected to the ASUS router. • On the Internet client, use the router's WAN IP to access the server. If port forwarding has been successful, you manually forwarding the same ports to each PC on the network. • Port triggering is more secure than port forwarding since the incoming ports are
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    usually discarded and routed to a specific client only if port forwarding or a port trigger has been configured on the network. In a DMZ 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
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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. 73
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    NAT Passthrough allows a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection to pass through the router to the network clients. PPTP Passthrough, L2TP Passthrough, IPsec Passthrough and RTSP Passthrough are enabled by default. To enable / disable the NAT Passthrough settings, go to the Advanced Settings
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    4.4 IPv6 This wireless router supports IPv6 addressing, a system that supports 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. 2. Select your
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    , go to Advanced Settings > VPN Server. 2. On the Enable PPTP 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 The wireless router can serve as a hardware firewall for your network. NOTE: The Firewall feature is enabled by default. 4.6.1 General To to protect your network from DoS (Denial of Service) attacks though this may affect your router's performance. 4. You can also monitor packets exchanged
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    To set up a URL filter: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced 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 Keyword filter Keyword filter blocks access to webpages containing specified
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    up the Keyword Filter. • Web pages compressed using HTTP compression cannot be filtered. HTTPS pages also cannot be blocked using a keyword filter. 4.6.4 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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    . 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, and Protocol. Click the button
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    mode (default): In wireless router mode, the wireless router connects to the Internet and provides Internet access to available devices on its own local network. • Media Bridge: This setup requires two wireless routers. The second router serves as a media bridge where multiple devices such as Smart
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    tab. 2. You can configure the following settings: • Change router login password: You can change the password and login name for the wireless router by entering a new name and password. • WPS button behavior: The physical WPS button on the wireless router can be used to activate WPS or switch off
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    5.2 Firmware Restoration. 4.7.4 Restore/Save/Upload Setting To restore/save/upload wireless router settings: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Administration > Restore/Save/Upload Setting tab. 2. Select the tasks that you want to do: • To restore to the default factory settings
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    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 view your network activities in any of these tabs: • General Log • DHCP Leases • Wireless Log • Port Forwarding • Routing Table
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    configure the wireless networking settings. To launch the Device Discovery utility: • From your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-AC56U Wireless Router > Device Discovery. NOTE: When you set the router to Access Point mode, you need to use Device Discovery to get the
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    : Launch the rescue mode 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 wireless router from the power source. 2. Hold the Reset button at the rear panel and
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    desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility RT-AC56U Wireless 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 Wireless Router. Normal firmware upgrades must be done through the web
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    NOTE: The print server function is supported on Windows® XP, Windows® Vista, and Windows® 7. To set up 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. To install the utility on Mac
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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. 89
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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. 90
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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 wireless router then click Next. 92
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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. 93
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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. 94
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    9. Click Next to accept the default name for the printer. 10. Click Finish to complete the installation. 95
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    you download files even while your laptops or other devices are switched off. NOTE: You need a USB device connected to the wireless router to use Download Master. To use Download Master: 1. Click General > USB application > Download Master to download and install the utility automatically. NOTE
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    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 task. 3. To prevent network congestion, you can limit the maximum upload and download speeds under Speed Limits. 4. You can
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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. 98
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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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    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 wireless router's DHCP server to assign IP addresses to computers on your
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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. 101
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    cannot access the router GUI using a web browser • If your computer is wired, check the Ethernet cable connection and LED status as described in the previous section. • Ensure that you are using the correct login information. The default factory login name and password is "admin/admin". Ensure that
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    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 router to the best direction as described in section 1.4 Positioning your
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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. 104
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    > Network Map, and check the Internet Status. • If your router cannot 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
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    /Upload Setting, and click Restore. The following are the factory default settings: User Name: admin Password: admin Enable DHCP: Yes (if WAN cable is plugged in) IP address: 192.168.1.1 Domain Name: http://router.asus.com Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 DNS Server 1: 192
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    Firmware upgrade failed. Launch the rescue mode and run the Firmware Restoration utility. Refer to section 5.2 Firmware Restoration on how to use the Firmware Restoration utility. 107
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    Cannot access Web GUI 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 enabled. Windows® 7 1. Click Start > Internet Explorer
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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. 110
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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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    energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
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    to EN 300 328 & EN 301 893 have been conducted. These are considered relevant and sufficient. Operate the device in 5150-5250 MHz frequency band for indoor use only. CE Mark Warning This is a Class B product, in a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the
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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 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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    make sure the software is free for all its users. This General Public License applies to most of free software, we are referring to freedom, not price. Our General Public Licenses are designed to make sure copies of free software (and charge for this service if you wish), that you receive source
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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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    or display an announcement including an appropriate copyright notice and a notice that there is no warranty (or else, saying that you provide a warranty) and that users may redistribute 119
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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
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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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    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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    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 Foundation; we sometimes make exceptions for this. Our decision will be guided by the two goals of preserving the free status of all derivatives
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    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
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    For Turkey only Authorised distributors in Turkey: Penta Teknoloji Urunleri Dagitim Ticaret Anonim Sirketi Tel. No.: 0216 645 8200 Address: DUDULLU ORGANIZE SANAYI BOLGESI NATO YOLU 4. CAD. NO:1 DUDULLU UMRANIYE 34775 ISTANBUL TURKEY EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur. 125
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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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    800-92491 0033-170949400 0049-1805010920 0049-1805010923 ( component support ) 0049-2102959911 ( Fax ) 0036-15054561 199-400089 -848111014 0041-848111012 0044-8448008340 0035-31890719918 008-800-100-ASUS 0038-0445457727 0044-870-1208340; 0035-31890719918 Service Hours 09:00-13:00 ; 14:00-18:00
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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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RT-AC56U
Dual Band Wireless-AC1200 Gigabit Router
User Guide
The ultra-thin and stylish RT-AC56U 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.