Asus RT-AC66U User Manual Page 1

RT-AC66U Dual Band 3x3 802.11AC Gigabit Router User Guide

10Mounting to the standTo mount to the stand:• Align and insert the stand’s mounting hooks to the wireless router’s mounting holes.

1005.4.2 NZB settingsYou can set up a USENET server to download NZB les. After entering USENET settings, Apply.

1016 TroubleshootingThis chapter provides solutions for issues you may encounter with your router. If you encounter problems that are not mentioned i

102Restart your network in the following sequence:1. Turn o the modem.2. Unplug the modem.3. Turn o the router and computers.4. Plug in the mode

103• Some cable modem service providers require you to use the MAC address of the computer initially registered on the account. You can view the MAC

1046.2 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) I cannot access the router GUI using a web browser• If your computer is wired, check the Ethernet cable con

105The client cannot establish a wireless connection with the router.NOTE: If you are having issues connecting to 5Ghz network, make sure that your wi

106• SSID has been hidden. If your device can nd SSIDs from other routers but cannot nd your router’s SSID, go to Advanced Settings > Wireless &

107Internet is not accessible.• Check if your router can connect to your ISP’s WAN IP address. To do this, launch the web GUI and go to General> N

108• If there is still no Internet access, try to reboot your computer and verify the network’s IP address and gateway address. • Check the status

109Firmware upgrade failed. Launch the rescue mode and run the Firmware Restoration utility. Refer to section 5.2 Firmware Restoration on how to use t

111.5 Setup RequirementsTo set up your wireless network, you need a computer that meets the following system requirements:• Ethernet RJ-45 (LAN) por

110Cannot access Web GUIA. Disable the proxy server, if enabled.Windows® 71. Click Start > Internet Explorer to launch the browser.2. Click Too

111MAC OS1. From your Safari browser, click Safari > Preferences > Advanced > Change Settings...2. From the Network screen, deselect FTP

1123. To obtain the IPv4 IP settings automatically, tick Obtain an IP address automatically. To obtain the IPv6 IP settings automatically, tick Obt

113C. Disable the dial-up connection, if enabled.Windows® 71. Click Start > Internet Explorer to launch the browser.2. Click Tools > Interne

114AppendicesNoticesASUS Recycling/Takeback ServicesASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protect

115Prohibition of Co-locationThis device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitterCA

116Safety InformationTo maintain compliance with FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, this equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 2

117Canada, Industry Canada (IC) NoticesThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210.Operation is subject to the followin

118canadiennes ICES-003 et RSS-210.Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) cet appareil ne doit pas causer d’interférence et

119Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this license document, but changing it is not allowed.PreambleThe licenses for most

121.6 Router Setup1.6.1 Wired connectionIMPORTANT!• Use a wired connection when setting up your wireless router to avoid possible setup problems.•

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129Area Hotline NumberSupport LanguagesWorking HourWorking DayAustralia 1300-2787-88 English 8:00-20:00 Mon. to Fri.Austria 0043-820240513 German

132. Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to your wireless router’s LAN port.IMPORTANT! Ensure that the LAN LED is blinking.3 Usi

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143. 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 compute

152 Getting started2.1 Logging into the Web GUIYour ASUS Wireless Router comes with an intuitive web graphical user interface (GUI) that allows you

162.2 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with Auto-detectionThe Quick Internet Setup (QIS) function guides you in quickly setting up your Internet connection

172. The wireless router automatically detects if your ISP connection type is Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Static IP. Key in the necessary info

18 for Static IP for PPTP and L2TP

193. 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

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202.3 Connecting to your wireless networkAfter setting up your wireless router via QIS, you can connect your computer or other smart devices to your

213 Conguring the General settings3.1 Using the Network Map Network Map allows you to congure your network’s security settings, manage your networ

223.1.1 Setting up the wireless security settingsTo protect your wireless network from unauthorized access, you need to configure its security settings

235GHz security settings3. On the Wireless name (SSID) field, key in a unique name for your wireless network.4. From the Security Level dropdown list

243.1.2 Managing your network clientsTo manage your network clients:1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Network Map tab.2. On the Netwo

253.1.3 Monitoring your USB deviceThe ASUS Wireless Router provides two USB 2.0 ports for connecting USB devices or USB printer, to allow you to share

263. On the AiDisk Wizard field, click GO to set up an FTP server for Internet file sharing.NOTES:• For more details, refer to the section 3.5.2 Using

27Safely removing the USB diskIMPORTANT: Incorrect removal of the USB disk may cause data corruption.To safely remove the USB disk:1. From the navig

283.2 Creating a Guest NetworkThe Guest Network provides temporary visitors with Internet connectivity via access to separate SSIDs or networks witho

294. To congure additional options, click Modify.5. Click Yes on the Enable Guest Network screen. 6. Assign a wireless name for your temporary net

3Table of contents1 Getting to know your wireless router1.1 Welcome! ...

303.3 Using the Trac Manager3.3.1 Managing QoS (Quality of Service) BandwidthThe Quality of Service (QoS) allows you to set the bandwidth priority a

314. On the user-dened QoS rules page, there are four default online service types – web surf, HTTPS and le transfers. Select your preferred servic

32NOTES• To ll in the source IP or MAC, you can: a) Enter a specic IP address, such as "192.168.122.1". b) Enter IP addresses within

33• Under Upload Bandwidth table, set Minimum Reserved Bandwidth and Maximum Bandwidth Limit for multiple network applications with dierent priority

343.3.2 Monitoring Trac The trac monitor function allows you to access the bandwidth usage and speed of your Internet, wired, and wireless networks.

353.4 Setting up Parental ControlParental Control allows you to control the Internet access time. Users can set the time limit for a client’s network

366. Click OK.7. Click Apply to save the settings.

373.5 Using the USB ApplicationThe USB Applications function provides AiDisk, Servers Center, Network Printer Server and Download Master submenus.IMP

384. Create your domain name via the ASUS DDNS services, read the Terms of Service and then select I will use the service and accept the Terms of ser

393.5.2 Using Servers CenterThe Servers Center allows you to share the media les from the USB disk via a Media Server directory, Samba share service,

4Table of contents3.5.3 3G/4G ...453.6 Using AiCloud ...

40• Enable iTunes Server?: Select ON/OFF to enable/disable the iTunes Server.• Media server directory: Select your media server directory and click

41 To delete an existing account:a) Select the account that you want to delete.b) Click .c) When prompted, click Delete to conrm the account

423. From the list of folders, select the type of access permission that you want to assign for specic folders:• R/W: Select this option to assign

43To use FTP Share service:NOTES: Ensure that you have set up your FTP server through AiDisk. For more details, refer to the section 3.5.1 Using AiDi

44Miscellaneous settingMiscellaneous setting allows you to congure other settings for the USB disk, including the maximum number of user logins, the

45To set up 3G/4G internet access:1. From the navigation panel, click General > USB application > 3G/4G.2. In the Enable USB Modem eld, selec

46• Location: Select your 3G/4G service provider’s location from the dropdown list.• ISP: Select your Internet Service Provider (ISP) from the dropd

473.6 Using AiCloudAiCloud is a cloud service application that allows you to save, sync, share, and access your les.To use AiCloud:1. From Google P

483.6.1 Cloud DiskTo create a cloud disk:1. Insert a USB storage device into the wireless router.2. Turn on Cloud Disk.3. Go to https://www.asusne

494. You can now start accessing Cloud Disk les on devices connected to the network.NOTE: When accessing the devices that are connected to the net

5Table of contents4.6.3 Keyword lter ...814.6.4 Network Services Filter ...

503.6.2 Smart AccessThe Smart Access function allows you to easily access your home network via your router’s domain name.NOTES: • You can create a

513.6.3 Smart SyncTo use Smart Sync:1. Launch AiCloud, click Smart Sync > Go.2. Select ON to enable Smary Sync.3. Click Add new account. 4. Ent

524 Conguring the Advanced Settings4.1 Wireless4.1.1 GeneralThe General tab allows you to congure the basic wireless settings. To configure the ba

534. In the Hide SSID eld, select Yes to prevent wireless devices from detecting your SSID. When this function is enabled, you would need to enter t

54• WPA/WPA2 Personal/WPA Auto-Personal: This option provides strong security. You can use either WPA (with TKIP) or WPA2 (with AES). If you select t

554.1.2 WPSWPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a wireless security standard that allows you to easily connect devices to a wireless network. You can congu

56Note: WPS supports authentication using Open System, WPA-Personal, and WPA2-Personal. WPS does not support a wireless network that uses a Shared Key

574.1.3 BridgeBridge or WDS (Wireless Distribution System) allows your ASUS wireless router to connect to another wireless access point exclusively, p

58NOTE: In Hybrid mode, wireless devices connected to the ASUS wireless router will only receive half the connection speed of the Access Point. 4. In

594.1.4 Wireless MAC FilterWireless MAC lter provides control over packets transmitted to a specied MAC (Media Access Control) address on your wirel

61 Getting to know your wireless routerNOTES:• If any of the items are damaged or missing, contact ASUS for technical inquiries and support, Refer t

604.1.5 RADIUS SettingRADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial In User Service) Setting provides an extra layer of security when you choose WPA-Enterprise,

61In the Professional Settings screen, you can congure the following:• Frequency: Select which frequency band the professional settings will be app

62• Time of Day to Enable Radio: You can specify a time range when wireless networking is enabled during the week.• Date to Enable Radio (weekend):

63• Wireless multicast forwarding: Select Enable to allow the wireless router to forward multicast trac to other wireless devices that support mult

644.2.2 DHCP ServerYour wireless router uses DHCP to assign IP addresses automatically on your network. You can specify the IP address range and lease

65NOTES:• We recommend that you use an IP address format of 192.168.1.xxx (where xxx can be any number between 2 and 254) when specifying an IP addre

662. On the Enable static routes eld, choose Yes.3. On the Static Route List, enter the network information of other access points or nodes. Click

674.3 WAN4.3.1 Internet ConnectionThe Internet Connection screen allows you to congure the settings of various WAN connection types. To congure the

68 WAN Connection Type: Choose your Internet Service Provider type. The choices are Automatic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP or xed IP. Consult your ISP if t

69Check with your ISP and ll them in if required. Host Name: This eld allows you to provide a host name for your router. It is usually a special re

71.3 Your wireless routerPower LED O: No power. On: Device is ready. Flashing slow: Rescue mode Flashing quick: WPS is processing.LAN LED O:

704.3.2 Port TriggerPort range triggering opens a predetermined incoming port for a limited period of time whenever a client on the local area network

71 Enable Port Trigger: Choose YES to enable Port Trigger. Well-Known Applications: Select popular games and web services to add to the Port Trigger

724.3.3 Virtual Server/Port ForwardingPort forwarding is a method to direct network trac from the Internet to a specic port or a specic range of po

734. If the server or game is not on the Famous Server or Famous Game List, input the Port Forwarding information manually and click the Add button.

74 Local IP: Key in the client’s LAN IP address. NOTE: Use a static IP address for the local client to make port forwarding work properly. Refer to s

75 Setting up a port trigger is applicable if you use similar applications in two PCs during dierent times of the day. However, it is not suitable f

764.3.5 DDNSSetting up DDNS (Dynamic DNS) allows you to access the router from outside your network through the provided ASUS DDNS Service or another

774.3.6 NAT PassthroughNAT Passthrough allows a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection to pass through the router to the network clients. PPTP Passt

784.4 IPv6This wireless router supports IPv6 addressing, a system that supports more IP addresses. This standard is not yet widely available. Contact

794.5 VPN ServerVPN (Virtual Private Network) provides a secure communication to a remote computer or remote network using a public network such as t

8NOTES: • Use only the adapter that came with your package. Using other adapters may damage the device.• Specications: DC Power adapter DC Output:

804.6 FirewallThe wireless router can serve as a hardware rewall for your network. NOTE: The Firewall feature is enabled by default.4.6.1 GeneralTo

814.6.3 Keyword lterKeyword lter blocks access to webpages containing specied keywords.To set up a keyword lter:1. From the navigation panel, go

824.6.4 Network Services FilterThe Network Services Filter blocks LAN to WAN packet exchanges and restricts network clients from accessing specic web

834.7 Administration4.7.1 Operation ModeThe Operation Mode page allows you to select the appropriate mode for your network.To set up the operating mo

844.7.2 SystemThe System page allows you to congure your wireless router settings.To set up the System settings:1. From the navigation panel, go to

854.7.3 Firmware UpgradeNOTE: Download the latest rmware from the ASUS website at http://www.asus.comTo upgrade the rmware:1. From the navig

864.8 System LogSystem Log contains your recorded network activities.NOTE: System log resets when the router is rebooted or powered o.To view your

875 UtilitiesNOTES: • Install the wireless router's utilities from the bundled support CD. • If Autorun is disabled, run setup.exe from the ro

885.2 Firmware RestorationFirmware Restoration is used on an ASUS Wireless Router that failed during its rmware upgrading process. It uploads the r

895. Specify a rmware le, then click Upload.NOTE: This is not a rmware upgrade utility and cannot be used on a working ASUS Wireless Router. Nor

91.4 Positioning your routerFor the best wireless signal transmission between the wireless router and the network devices connected to it, ensure tha

90NOTE: Network printer utility is supported on Windows® XP, Windows® Vista, and Windows® 7 only. To install the utility on Mac OS, select Use LPR pro

914. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your hardware, then click Next.5. Wait a few minutes for the initial setup to nish. Click Next.6.

928. After the printer’s driver installation is complete, network clients can now use the printer.7. Follow the Windows® OS instructions to install

935.3.2 Using LPR to Share PrinterYou can share your printer with computers running on Windows® and MAC operating system using LPR/LPD (Line Printer R

943. Select Create a new port then set Type of Port to Standard TCP/IP Port. Click New Port.4. In the Hostname or IP address eld, key in the IP add

955. Select Custom then click Settings.6. Set Protocol to LPR. In the Queue Name eld, key in LPRServer then click OK to continue.

967. Click Next to nish setting up the standard TCP/IP port.8. Install the printer driver from the vendor-model list. If your printer is not in the

979. Click Next to accept the default name for the printer.10. Click Finish to complete the installation.

98 5.4 Download MasterDownload Master is a utility that helps you download les even while your laptops or other devices are switched o.NOTE: You ne

995. Use the navigation panel to congure the advanced settings.To congure BitTorrent download settings:1. From Download Master’s navigation panel,