Asus RT-AC56R manual Creating your network, Positioning your router

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2 Creating your network

Positioning your router

For the best wireless signal transmission between the wireless router and the network devices connected to it, ensure that you:

•Place the wireless router in a centralized area for a maximum wireless coverage for the network devices.

•Keep the device away from metal obstructions and away from direct sunlight.

•Keep the device away from 802.11g or 20MHz only Wi-Fi devices, 2.4GHz computer peripherals, Bluetooth devices, cordless phones, transformers, heavy-duty motors, fluorescent lights, microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other industrial equipment to prevent signal interference 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 wireless signal, orient the three detachable antennas as shown in the drawing below.

•For optimum performance, please switch on the cooling system.

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Contents RT-AC56R Copyright 2013 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved Table of contents Table of contents Package contents Your wireless routerLAN LED Specifications Creating your network Positioning your routerWhat you need To set up your wireless router via wired connection Setting up your wireless routerWired connection Wireless connection Page Before you proceed Disable the proxy server, if enabledClick Tools Internet options Connections tab LAN settings Internet Protocol Version 6 TCP/IPv6, then click Properties SettingsClick Start Control Panel Network and Internet Click the Apple icon located on the top left of your screen Disable the dial-up connection, if enabled Tick Never dial a connectionLogging into the web GUI To log into the web GUITo use QIS with auto-detection Setting up the Internet connectionQuick Internet Setup QIS with auto-detection RT-AC56U Page Page Setting up the wireless security settings To set up the wireless security settings5GHz security settings Managing your network clients To manage your network clientsMonitoring your USB device To monitor your USB deviceIncorrect removal of the USB disk may cause data corruption Creating your Guest Network To create your guest networkTo set up the bandwidth priority Using the Traffic ManagerManaging QoS Quality of Service Bandwidth Using the USB Extension Monitoring TrafficUsing AiDisk for Files Sharing To use AiDiskPage Click Finish to finish the setup Using the Servers Center service To use your router as a Servers centerUsing the Network Place Samba Share service To use Samba shareUsing the FTP Share service To share files via the FTP serverRT-AC56U Using the Miscellaneous setting To use miscellaneous settingTo set up the Dhcp server Configuring the Advanced settingsSetting up the Dhcp Server Enable the Dhcp Server? field, tick Yes Upgrading the firmware To upgrade the firmwareUnder the Administration menu, click Firmware Upgrade Restoring/Saving/Uploading settings To restore/save/upload the settingsSetting up your network printer To set up your USB PrinterLAN USB RT-AC56U Page Device Discovery To launch the Device Discovery utilityUnplug the wireless router from the power source Firmware RestorationSpecify a firmware file, then click Upload Out of Range TroubleshootingAuthentication Cannot access the Internet via wireless LAN adapter Cannot find the routerPassword User NameIP address Ssid 5GHzAsus Ddns Service Frequently Asked Questions FAQsPage Asus Recycling/Takeback Services Federal Communications Commission StatementProhibition of Co-location CE Mark Warning Safety InformationDeclaration of Conformity for R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC Canada, avis d’Industry Canada IC Canada, Industry Canada IC NoticesRadio Frequency RF Exposure Information NCC 警語 GNU General Public LicensePreamble Terms & conditions for copying, distribution, & modification Page Page Page Page Page No Warranty Asus Computer International America Asus Contact informationASUSTeK Computer INC. Asia Pacific Networks Global Hotline Information Area Hotline NumberArea Hotline Number Support Working Manufacturer ASUSTeK Computer Inc Authorised Asus Computer GmbH RepresentativeEurope Authorised