Creating your network, Positioning your router | Asus RT-AC66U

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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Asus RT-AC66U manual Creating your network, Positioning your router

Contents

RT-AC66U Copyright 2012 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved Table of contents Using the utilities Package contents Your wireless router LAN LED Specifications Creating your network Positioning your router What you need To set up your wireless router via wired connection Setting up your wireless routerWired connection Wireless connection Mounting to the stand To mount to the stand 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 connection Logging into the web GUI To log into the web GUI To use QIS with auto-detection Setting up the Internet connectionQuick Internet Setup QIS with auto-detection Page Page Page Setting up the wireless security settings To set up the wireless security settings 5GHz security settings Managing your network clients To manage your network clients Monitoring your USB device To monitor your USB device Incorrect removal of the USB disk may cause data corruption Creating your Guest Network To create your guest network To set up the bandwidth priority Using the Traffic ManagerManaging QoS Quality of Service Bandwidth Using the USB Extension Monitoring Traffic Using 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 center Using the Network Place Samba Share service To use Samba share Using the FTP Share service To share files via the FTP serverPage Using the Miscellaneous setting To use miscellaneous setting To 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 settings Setting up your network printer To set up your USB PrinterPage Page Page Device Discovery To launch the Device Discovery utility Unplug the wireless router from the power source Firmware Restoration Specify a firmware file, then click Upload Out of Range TroubleshootingAuthentication Cannot access the Internet via wireless LAN adapter Cannot find the router Password User NameIP address Ssid 5GHz Asus Ddns Service Frequently Asked Questions FAQsPage Asus Recycling/Takeback Services Federal Communications Commission Statement Prohibition of Co-location Safety Information Declaration of Conformity for R&TTE directive 1999/5/ECCE Mark Warning Canada, Industry Canada IC Notices Radio Frequency RF Exposure Information Canada, avis d’Industry Canada IC NCC 警語 GNU General Public License 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 Networks Global Hotline Information Area Hotline Number Area Hotline Number Support Working Manufacturer ASUSTeK Computer Inc Authorised Asus Computer GmbH RepresentativeEurope Authorised