Asus RTAC56U manual Using the FTP Share service, To share files via the FTP server

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Using the FTP Share service

Sharing files via the FTP server

The ASUS Wireless Router enables you to share files from your USB storage device via the FTP server with computers in LAN or through the Internet.

IMPORTANT! To use this feature, you need to insert a USB storage device, such as a USB hard disk or USB flash drive, to the USB 3.0/2.0 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.

NOTE: Ensure that you safely remove the USB disk. Incorrect removal of the USB disk may cause data corruption.

To share files via the FTP server:

1.Ensure that you have set up your FTP server through AiDisk.

2.Enable the DDNS service for FTP server access.To do this, follow these steps:

a.From the navigation menu, click Advanced > WAN > DDNS tab.

b.In the Enable the DDNS Client? field, tick Yes.

c.Key in your User Name or E-mail Address and Password or DDNS key.

d.Key in your Host name.The format should be xxx.asuscomm.com, where xxx is your host name.

e.When done, click Apply.

3.From the navigation menu, click USB Extension > Servers Center > FTP Share tab and select the account that you want to assign access rights to.

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Contents RT-AC56U Copyright 2012 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved Table of contents Table of contents Your wireless router Package contentsLAN LED Specifications Positioning your router Creating your networkWhat 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 SettingsCllick Apply Now when done Click Start Control Panel Network and InternetCllick Apply Now when Done Tick Never dial a connection Disable the dial-up connection, if enabledTo log into the web GUI Logging into the web GUITo use QIS with auto-detection Setting up the Internet connectionQuick Internet Setup QIS with auto-detection RT-AC56U Page Page To set up the wireless security settings Setting up the wireless security settings5GHz security settings To manage your network clients Managing your network clientsTo monitor your USB device Monitoring your USB deviceIncorrect removal of the USB disk may cause data corruption To create your guest network Creating your Guest NetworkTo set up the bandwidth priority Using the Traffic ManagerManaging QoS Quality of Service Bandwidth Monitoring Traffic Using the USB ExtensionTo use AiDisk Using AiDisk for Files SharingPage Click Finish to finish the setup To use your router as a Servers center Using the Servers Center serviceUsing the Network Place Samba Share service To share files via the FTP server Using the FTP Share servicePage To use miscellaneous setting Using the 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 firmwareTo restore/save/upload the settings Restoring/Saving/Uploading settingsTo set up your USB Printer Setting up your network printerLAN USB RT-AC56U Page To launch the Device Discovery utility Device DiscoveryFirmware Restoration Unplug the wireless router from the power sourceSpecify a firmware file, then click Upload Out of Range TroubleshootingAuthentication Cannot find the router Cannot access the Internet via wireless LAN adapterSsid 5GHz PasswordUser Name IP addressFrequently Asked Questions FAQs Asus Ddns ServicePage Federal Communications Commission Statement Asus Recycling/Takeback ServicesProhibition 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 GNU General Public License NCC 警語Preamble Terms & conditions for copying, distribution, & modification Page Page Page Page Page No Warranty Asus Computer International America Asus Contact informationASUSTeK Computer INC. Asia Pacific Europe Networks Global Hotline InformationAsia-Pacific Americas Region Authorised Manufacturer ASUSTeK Computer IncAuthorised Asus Computer GmbH Representative Europe