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User Guide
RT-N66U Dark Knight
Gigabit Router
Dual Band Wireless-N900
The ultra-thin and stylish RT-N66U 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.
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E7018 First Edition November 2011 Copyright © 2011 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 i
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Table of contents 1 A quick look Package contents ........................................................................................ 5 Your wireless router .................................................................................... 5 2 Creating your network Positioning your router.............................................................................. 8 What you need ............................................................................................. 9 Setting up yo
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Table of contents Using the Servers Center service ..................................................33 Using the Network Place (Samba) Share service ....................34 Using the FTP Share service............................................................35 Using the Miscellaneous setting ...................................................37 Configuring the Advanced settings ....................................................38 Setting up the DHCP Server ...................................
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1 A quick look Package contents RT-N66U Wireless Router Network cable (RJ-45) Power adapter Quick Start Guide Support CD (Manual, utility software) Warranty card Stand NOTES: • If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact ASUS for technical inquiries and support, Refer to the ASUS Support Hotline list at the back of this user manual. • Keep the original packaging material in case you would need future warranty services such as repair or replacement. Your wireless router 4 1
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Power LED 1 Off: No power. On: Device is ready. Flashing slow: Rescue mode F lashing quick: WPS is processing. LAN LED 2 O ff: No power or no physical connection. On : Has physical connection to a local area network (LAN). WAN LED 3 O ff: No power or no physical connection. On : Has physical connection to a wide area network (WAN). 2.4GHz LED / 5GHz LED 4 Off: No 2.4GHz or 5GHz signal. On: Wireless system is ready. F lashing: Transmitting or receiving data via wireless conn
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NOTES: • Use only the adapter that came with your package. Using other adapters may damage the device. • Specifications: DC Power adapter DC Input: +19V with max 1.58A current; +12V with max 2A current o o Operating 0~40 C Storage 0~70 C Temperature Operating Humidity 50~90% Storage 20~90% 7
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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, tra
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What you need To set up your network, you need one or two computers that meet the following system requirements: • Ethernet RJ-45 (LAN) port (10Base-T/100Base-TX/ 1000BaseTX) • IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n 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 WLAN adapter to your computer to connect to the network. •
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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: • I f you are replacing an existing router, disconnect it from your network. • D isconnect 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 wir
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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. Wireless connection 3 2 1 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. 2 Using the
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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 this user manual. Mounting to the stand To mount to the stand: • Align and insert the stand’s mounting hooks to the wireless router’s mounting holes. 12
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Before you proceed NOTE: Before configuring your wireless router, do the steps described in this section for your host computer and network clients. A. Disable the proxy server, if enabled. ® Windows 7 1. Click Start > Internet Explorer to launch the browser. 2. Click Tools > Internet options > Connections tab > LAN settings. 3. From the Local Area Network (LAN) Settings screen, untick Use a proxy server for your LAN. 4. Click OK when done. 13
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MAC OS 1. From your Safari browser, click Safari > Preferences > Advanced > Change Settings... 2. From the Network screen, deselect FTP Proxy and Web Proxy (HTTP). 3. Cllick Apply Now when done. NOTE: Refer to your browser's help feature for details on disabling the proxy server. B. Set the TCP/IP settings to automatically obtain an IP address. ® Windows 7 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Manage network connections. 2. Select I
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3. To obtain the IPv4 IP settings automatically, tick Obtain an IP address automatically. To obtain the IPv6 IP settings automatically, tick Obtain an IPv6 address automatically. 4. Click OK when done. MAC OS 1. Click the Apple icon located on the top left of your screen. 2. Click System Preferences > Network > Configure... 3. From the TCP/IP tab, select Using DHCP in the Configure IPv4 dropdown list. 4. Cllick Apply Now when done. NOTE: Refer to your operating system’s help an
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C. Disable the dial-up connection, if enabled. ® Windows 7 1. C lick Start > Internet Explorer to launch the browser. 2. Click Tools > Internet options > Connections tab. 3. Tick Never dial a connection. 4. Click OK when done. NOTE: Refer to your browser's help feature for details on disabling the dial-up connection. 16
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3 Configuring via the web GUI Logging into the web GUI Your ASUS Wireless Router comes with an intuitive web graphics 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. To log into the web GUI: 1. On your web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome, manually key in the wireless router’s default IP address: 192.168.1.1 2. On the login page, key in the
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3. The wireless router’s web GUI launches. Use the web GUI to configure various settings. Setting up the 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. Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection The Quick Internet Setup (QIS) function guides you in quickly setting up your Internet connection. To use QIS with auto-detection: 1. Launch a web browser such as Inter
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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 about your Internet connection type from your ISP. 19
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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 your Internet connection type, click Skip to manual setting and manually configure your connection settings. • If QIS failed to launch automatically, manually launch your wireless router's web GUI to access the QIS page. To do this, follow these steps: • On your web browser, ke
