Asus RT-AC66U manual Setting up your wireless router, Wired connection

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Setting up your wireless router

IMPORTANT!

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 from your existing modem setup. If your modem has a backup battery, remove it as well.

Reboot your computer (recommended).

Wired connection

NOTE: Your wireless router has an integrated auto-crossover function, so use either straight-through or crossover cable for wired connection.

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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.

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Contents RT-AC66U Copyright 2012 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved Table of contents Using the utilities Package contents Your wireless routerLAN LED Specifications Creating your network Positioning your routerWhat you need Wired connection Setting up your wireless routerTo set up your wireless router via wired connection Wireless connection Mounting to the stand To mount to the standClick Tools Internet options Connections tab LAN settings Disable the proxy server, if enabledBefore you proceed Click Start Control Panel Network and Internet SettingsInternet Protocol Version 6 TCP/IPv6, then click Properties 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 GUIQuick Internet Setup QIS with auto-detection Setting up the Internet connectionTo use QIS with auto-detection Page 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 networkManaging QoS Quality of Service Bandwidth Using the Traffic ManagerTo set up the bandwidth priority 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 serverPage Using the Miscellaneous setting To use miscellaneous settingSetting up the Dhcp Server Configuring the Advanced settingsTo set up the Dhcp server Enable the Dhcp Server? field, tick Yes Under the Administration menu, click Firmware Upgrade To upgrade the firmwareUpgrading the firmware Restoring/Saving/Uploading settings To restore/save/upload the settingsSetting up your network printer To set up your USB PrinterPage Page Page Device Discovery To launch the Device Discovery utilityUnplug the wireless router from the power source Firmware RestorationSpecify a firmware file, then click Upload Authentication TroubleshootingOut of Range Cannot access the Internet via wireless LAN adapter Cannot find the routerIP address PasswordUser Name 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, Industry Canada IC NoticesRadio Frequency RF Exposure Information Canada, avis d’Industry Canada ICNCC 警語 GNU General Public LicensePreamble Terms & conditions for copying, distribution, & modification Page Page Page Page Page No Warranty ASUSTeK Computer INC. Asia Pacific Asus Contact informationAsus Computer International America Networks Global Hotline Information Area Hotline NumberArea Hotline Number Support Working Europe Manufacturer ASUSTeK Computer IncAuthorised Asus Computer GmbH Representative Authorised