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Asus RT-N14U Using the USB application, Using AiDisk for File Sharing, AiDisk, Servers Center, and Network Printer Server

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Using the USB application

The USB application menu displays several options including

AiDisk, Servers Center, and Network Printer Server.

Using AiDisk for File Sharing

AiDisk allows you to share files stored in a connected USB storage device through the network.

Before using AiDisk, connect a USB storage device, such as a USB hard disk or USB flash drive, to the USB 2.0 port on the rear panel of your wireless router.The USB storage device should be formatted and partitioned properly. Refer to the Plug-n-Share Disk Support List for disk format, file and partition size at http://event.asus.com/networks/disksupport

To avoid data loss or damage to the USB storage device, always follow the steps to safely remove your USB device.

Chapter 3: Network Configuration using the web GUI

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Contents

Page Page Table of contents 1 Getting to know your router 2 Setting up your wireless network 3 Network configuration using the web GUI Using the utilities Troubleshooting Appendices About this guide How this guide is organized Page Package contents Hardware features Front Rear Mounting placement Setting up your2 wireless network Positioning your router What you need Setting up your wireless router Wired connection Wireless connection Before you proceed A. Disable any configured proxy servers Apply Network FTP Proxy Web Proxy (HTTP) B.Configure TCP/IP settings to automatically obtain an IP address 1.Click Apple Menu >System Preferences Network Ethernet Using DHCP C. Disable dial-upnetworking Logging into the web GUI Setting up the Internet connection Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection Next Next Page network name (SSID) Wireless Network Connection Tutorial Finish Setting up the wireless security settings Managing your network clients Monitoring your USB device To monitor your USB device: USB Disk Status To safely remove your USB device: USB icon Eject USB disk Creating your Guest Network 4.Click Yes on the Enable Guest Network? item Network Name (SSID) 6.Select an Authentication Method WEP Encryption Access time Using the Traffic Manager Managing QoS (Quality of Service) Bandwidth Monitoring Traffic Using the USB application Using AiDisk for File Sharing To use AiDisk: USB application AiDisk icon 2.From the Welcome to AiDisk wizard screen, click Go Select limitless access rights, limited access rights ftp://<domain name Using the Servers Center Using the Network Place (Samba) Share service Add Delete R/W Page FTP Share 5.Click the Enable FTP and Share with account Add Page Page Configuring Advanced settings Setting up the DHCP Server Upgrading the firmware Restoring/Saving/Uploading settings Setting up your network printer Page Page Device Discovery Firmware Restoration Page Page Troubleshooting Cannot find the router: Cannot access the Internet via wireless LAN adapter Internet is not accessible Network name or encryption keys are forgotten How to restore the system to its default settings Restoring/Saving/Uploading settings User Name: Password: ASUS DDNS Service Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 4.Can I register two domain names to access my http and ftp servers separately After restarting the router, why is it that I see a different WAN IP address in 6.Is the ASUS DDNS service free, or is it just a trial version Page Notices ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services REACH Federal Communications Commission Statement Safety Information Declaration of Conformity for R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC CE 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 Page Terms & conditions for copying, distribution, & modification Page Page Page Page NO WARRANTY ASUS Contact information Networks Global Hotline Information Page Manufacturer: ASUSTeK Computer Inc Authorised ASUS Computer GmbH representative