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User Guide
RT-AC66U
Dual Band 3x3 802.11AC Gigabit Router
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E7891 Second Edition January 2013 Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (“ASUS”). Product warranty or service will not be extended if
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Table of contents 1 Getting to know your wireless router 1.1 Welcome! ........................................................................................6 1.2 Package contents .........................................................................6 1.3 Your wireless router .....................................................................7 1.4 Positioning your router ..............................................................9 Mounting to the stand ..................................
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Table of contents 3.5.3 3G/4G ........................................................................................45 3.6 Using AiCloud ............................................................................. 47 3.6.1 Cloud Disk ................................................................................48 3.6.2 Smart Access ...........................................................................49 3.6.3 Smart Sync ..................................................................
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Table of contents 4.6.3 Keyword filter .........................................................................81 4.6.4 Network Services Filter .......................................................82 4.7 Administration ........................................................................... 83 4.7.1 Operation Mode ....................................................................83 4.7.2 System .......................................................................................84 4.7.
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1 Getting to know your wireless router 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing an ASUS RT-AC66U Wireless Router! The ultra-thin and stylish RT-AC66U features a 2.4GHz and 5GHz dual bands for an unmatched concurrent wireless HD streaming; SMB server, UPnP AV server, and FTP server for 24/7 file sharing; a capability to handle 300,000 sessions; and the ASUS Green Network Technology, which provides up to 70% power-saving solution. 1.2 Package contents RT-AC66U Wireless Router Network cable
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1.3 Your wireless router Power LED Off: No power. On: Device is ready. Flashing slow: Rescue mode Flashing quick: WPS is processing. LAN LED Off: No power or no physical connection. On: Has physical connection to a local area network (LAN). Flashing: Transmitting or receiving data via wireless connection. WAN LED Off: No power or no physical connection. On: Has ph ysical connection to a wide area network (WAN). Flashing: Transmitting or receiving data via wireless connect
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USB LED Off: No power or no physical connection. On: Has physical connection to USB devices. Power (DC-IN) port Insert the bundled AC adapter into this port and connect your router to a power source. Power button Press this button to power on or off the system. USB 2.0 ports Insert USB 2.0 devices such as USB hard disks or USB flash drives into these ports. Insert your iPad’s USB cable into one of these ports to charge your iPad. Reset button This button resets or restores the system to
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1.4 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. • To prevent signal interference or loss, keep the device away from 802.11g or 20MHz only Wi-Fi devices, 2.4GHz computer peripherals, Bluetooth devices,
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Mounting to the stand To mount to the stand: • Align and insert the stand’s mounting hooks to the wireless router’s mounting holes. 10
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1.5 Setup Requirements To set up your wireless network, you need a computer that meets the following system requirements: • Ethernet RJ-45 (LAN) port (10Base-T/100Base-TX/ 1000BaseTX) • IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac wireless capability • An installed TCP/IP service • Web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome NOTES: • If your computer does not have built-in wireless capabilities, you may install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN adapter to your computer to connect to the n
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1.6 Router Setup IMPORTANT! • Use a wired connection when setting up your wireless router to avoid possible setup problems. • 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 cable modem and computer (recommended). 1.6.1 Wired connection NOTE: You can use either a straigh
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2. Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to your wireless router’s LAN port. IMPORTANT! Ensure that the LAN LED is blinking. 3 Using another network cable, connect your modem to your wireless router’s WAN port. 4. Insert your modem’s AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to a power outlet. 1.6.2 Wireless connection To set up your wireless router via wireless connection: 1. Insert your wireless router’s AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to a power outlet. 2 Using t
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3. Insert your modem’s AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to a power outlet. 4. Install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN adapter on your computer. NOTES: • For details on connecting to a wireless network, refer to the WLAN adapter’s user manual. • To set up the security settings for your network, refer to the section Setting up the wireless security settings in Chapter 3 of this user manual. 1
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2 Getting started 2.1 Logging into the Web GUI Your ASUS Wireless Router comes with an intuitive web graphical user interface (GUI) that allows you to easily configure its various features through a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome. NOTE: The features may vary with different firmware versions. To log into the web GUI: 1. On your web browser, manually key in the wireless router’s default IP address: 192.168.1.1 2. On the login page, key in the default
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2.2 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with Auto- detection The Quick Internet Setup (QIS) function guides you in quickly setting up your Internet connection. NOTE: When setting the Internet connection for the first time, press the Reset button on your wireless router to reset it to its factory default settings. To use QIS with auto-detection: 1. Log into the Web GUI. The QIS page launches automatically. NOTES: • By default, the login username and password for your wireless router's WEB GUI is admi
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2. The wireless router automatically detects if your ISP connection type is Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Static IP. Key in the necessary information for your ISP connection type. IMPORTANT! Obtain the necessary information from your ISP about the Internet connection type. NOTES: • The auto-detection of your ISP connection type takes place when you configure the wireless router for the first time or when your wireless router is reset to its default settings. • If QIS failed to detect y
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for Static IP for PPTP and L2TP 1
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3. Assign the wireless network name (SSID) and security key for your 2.4GHz and 5 GHz wireless connection. Click Apply when done. 4. Your Internet and wireless settings are displayed. Click Next to continue. 5. Read the wireless network connection tutorial. When done, click Finish. 1
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2.3 Connecting to your wireless network After setting up your wireless router via QIS, you can connect your computer or other smart devices to your wireless network. To connect to your network: 1. On your computer, click the network icon in the notification area to display the available wireless networks. 2. Select the wireless network that you want to connect to, then click Connect. 3. You may need to key in the network security key for a secured wireless network, then click OK. 4. Wait wh
