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ASUS RT-N56U User's Manual

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3. Ei NOTE Manually key in the uplink speed to prevent the router from detecting the wrong uplink speed from an unstable network 31 32 2 Click each of these four applications to set the bandwidth priority Icon Description Gaming Blaster 2 The router handles gaming traffic at first priority Internet Application The router handles the e mail web browsing and other Internet applications traffic at first priority FTP The router handles at first priority the traffic of downloading uploading data to from the FTP server i Voip Video Streaming The router handles the audio video traffic at first priority 3 Click Save to save the configuration settings Configuring the Advanced settings Advanced Setting allows you to configure the advanced features of your wireless router he Internet Configu Configure LAN dhep and Configure ti d connection QoS and Server and shai route settings setting or WAN m and Monitor the status and re of RT Various system logs Setting up the DHCP Server You may enable the DHCP Server function in your wireless router so your network clients can automatically obtain IP addresses from your wireless router EI NOTE The ASUS Wireless Router can support up to 253 IP addresses for your network To set up the DHCP server 1 Click Advanced Setting from the navigation menu at the left side of your screen 2 Under the LAN menu click
4. 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 WLAN adapter on your computer Ei NOTES e For details on connecting to a wireless network refer to the WLAN adapter s user manual e To set up the security settings for your network refer to the section Setting up the wireless security settings in this user manual Before you proceed Ei 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 gt Internet Explorer to launch the browser 2 Click Tools gt Internet options gt Connections tab gt LAN settings To setup an Internet connection dick Setup Dial up and Virtual Private Network settings Access RD Network Resources Go to vpn as Add Choose Settings if you need to configure a proxy server for a connection Never dial a connection Dial whenever a network connection is not present Always dial my default connection Set default Local Area Network LAN settings LAN seting do nt apy to dabap eamnecons Choose Settings above for dial up settings 3 From the Local Area Network LAN Settings screen untick Use a proxy server for your LAN 4 Click OK when done MAC OS 1 From your Safari b
5. e R Select this option to assign read only access for a specific file folder e No Select this option if you do not want to share a specific file folder 5 Click Apply to apply the changes 6 To access the FTP server key in the ftp link ftp lt hostname gt asuscomm com and your user name and password on a web browser or a third party FTP utility 41 Setting up your network printer Use the Network Printer Setup utility to set up a USB printer on your wireless router and allow network clients to access the USB printer NOTES e To check if your USB printer is compatible with your ASUS wireless router refer to the Plug n Share Disk Support List at http event asus com networks disksupport e The wireless router s printer server function is not supported on Windows 2000 To set up your USB Printer 1 Run the ASUS Wireless Utilities from the support CD then click Run Network Printer Setup Program 5 ASUS Wireless Router amp Install ASUS Wireless Router Utilities amp Read install User Documentation Explore this CD o Browse our Web Site 42 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your hardware then click Next 3 ASUS Printer Setup AES Printer Setup Utility TTT 3 Wait for a few minutes for the initial setup to finish Click Next 3 ASUS Printer Setup ALUS Printer Setup utility 43 4 Click Finish to complete the installation 3 A
6. Windows 7 1 Click Start gt Internet Explorer to launch the E To set up an Internet connection dick Setup Dial up and Virtual Private Network settings browser os we 2 Click Tools gt Internet options __ gt Connections tab ee server for a 3 Tick Never dial a connection Pee Dame s dial my default connection 4 Click OK when done amet tm Local Area Network LAN settings LAN paek a donot aa to dial up connections a re for di ial up settings NOTE Refer to your browser s help feature for details on disabling the dial up connection 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 default user name admin and password admin User name iG Password Remember my password E Cancel Ei NOTES e For your network clients ensure that you set the TCP IP settings to obtain IP addresses automatically disable the proxy server settings disable the dial up settings and c
7. What you NEGA nsenga a i i 9 Setting up your wireless rOUtED ccccsseeeeeeeeeeteeeenees 10 Wired GONMECHON s 10 Wireless COMMECU ON ceexacasceatinmatronmueterndcattenreaieces 11 Before you proceed ssssssssssrssrssssresisnnnnunnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 12 A Disable the proxy server if enabled 000 12 B Set the TCP IP settings to automatically obtain an IP AW Saat cache cis hes eek phen sneedhinetiaccee ons 14 C Disable the dial up connection if enabled 15 Configuring via the web GUI Logging into the Web GUI ccsscscsesserseesseseeeseeseees 16 Setting up the Internet connection cccceeeeeeteeeeees 18 Quick Internet Setup QIS with auto detection 18 Using Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS c cceeeeeeeee 20 Setting up the wireless security settings sess 22 Managing your network clients ssccseeseeeeeeeesees 24 Monitoring your USB deVICC cccceceseecteeeetseetseennenees 25 Using your router as a UPnP Media Server 27 Using AiDisk for an FTP Server and Network Neighborhood setup sseseceesseseseeees 28 Managing EZQoS Bandwidth csssscseesesseeeeeesees 31 Configuring the Advanced settings 33 Setting up the DHCP Server sssi 33 Table of contents Upgrading the firmware xiii scarciseesvenntaawineiveaceen tdecinancenss 35 Restoring Saving Uploading settings cceceee 36 Sharing files from a USB storage device 0 eset 37 Set
8. and manually configure your connection settings e 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 e On your web browser key in http 192 168 1 1 e On the login page key in the default username admin and password admin e Click GO in the Quick Internet Setup field under Internet status in the Network Map page 3 Internet connection setup is done DUD RT N56U You have finished configuring the wireless security settings 3 30 B7 2 4GHz Network j RT Routers MAC 20 CF 30 B7 80 A65 NS6U IS THE BEST 2G WAN type Automatic IP Network key 1234567890 WAN IP 192 168 117 Hae eee Cees 5 5GHz Network Name SSID RT N56U LAN IP 192 168 2 1 IS THE BEST_2G Router Admin account admin Network key 1234567890 Wireless Security WPA Auto Personal Router Admin password admin AES TKIP 1 Going to Internet 2 Advanced Setting page 3 Add to Favorites Select your next preferred task from any of these options 1 Going to Internet Click to start surfing the Internet or do Internet related activities such as chat or read write e mail messages 2 Advanced Setting page Click to go to the wireless router s Advanced Setting page and configure more advanced wireless settings 3 Add to Favorites Click to go add the router s web interface to your Favorites Using Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS WPS Wi
9. drive to the USB2 0 port on the rear panel of your wireless router Ensure that the USB storage device is formatted and partitioned properly Refer to the ASUS website at http www asus com for the HD file system support table EI NOTE Ensure that you safely remove the USB disk Incorrect removal of the USB disk may cause data corruption 39 40 To share files via the FTP server 1 Ensure that you have set up your FTP server through AiDisk NOTE For more details refer to the section Using AiDisk for an FTP Server and Network Neighborhood setup in this user manual 2 Enable the DDNS service for FTP server access To do this follow these steps a From the navigation menu click Advanced gt WAN gt DDNS tab b In the Enable the DDNS Client field tick Yes c Key in your User Name or E mail Address and Password or DDNS key d Key in your Host name The format should be XxX asuscomm com where xxx is your host name e When done click Apply 3 From the navigation menu click Advanced Setting gt USB Application gt FTP Share tab and select the account that you want to assign access rights to RT N56U 4 From the list of files folders select the type of access rights that you want to assign for specific files folders e R W Select this option to assign read write access for a specific file folder e W Select this option to assign write only access for a specific file folder
10. DHCP Server 33 LAN DHCP Server RT N56U supports up to 253 IP addresses for your local network The IP address of a local machine can be assigned manually by the network administrator or obtained automatically from RT N456U ifthe DHCP server is enabled i Yes Ono 192 168 1 2 ey 192 168 1 254 86400 3 In the Enable the DHCP Server field tick Yes 4 In the IP Pool Starting Address field key in the starting IP address 5 In the IP Pool Ending Address field key in the ending IP address 6 In the Lease Time field key in the time that the IP addresses expire and the wireless router automatically assigns new IP Addresses for the network clients 4 IMPORTANT e For the IP Pool Starting and Ending IP addresses we recommend that you use e IP address 192 168 1 xxx xxx can be any number between 2 and 254 e P Pool Starting Address should not be greater than the IP Pool Ending Address 34 Upgrading the firmware EI NOTE Download the latest firmware from the ASUS website at http www asus com To upgrade the firmware 1 Click Advanced Setting from the navigation menu at the left side of your screen 2 Under the Administration menu click Firmware Upgrade 3 In the New Firmware File field click Browse to locate the new firmware on your computer 4 Click Upload The uploading process takes about three minutes Ei NOTE If the upgrade process fails t
11. Fi Protected Setup allows you to set up a secure and protected wireless network easily Ei NOTES e Ensure that you use a wireless LAN adapter with WPS function on your network clients e Windows operating systems and wireless LAN cards adapters that support WPS OS Support Wireless Adapter Support E E aN a except indows Vista 32 64 g ana Wi indows 7 32 64 a WL 167g v2 driver v 3 0 6 0 or indows 2008 ASUS WL 160N WL 130N driver v 2 0 0 0 or later ay ee LAN gare not support WL an hons e ASUS WL 167g D diver v1 22 00F 2 SP3 160N WL 130N driver r later indows XP 2003 64 bit i ig LAN card with ASUS t indows XP 32 bit SP1 XP Ve 9 dri 12 2 0 L 167g v2 driver v 1 2 2 0 or 2 bit ous 2003 32 bit SP1 03 32 bit SUS 160N WL 130N driver indows 2000 SP4 v 1 0 4 0 or later 20 To use WPS 1 In the WPS field click the red button to launch the WPS Wizard Ei NOTE You may also press the WPS button on your wireless router to launch the WPS Wizard 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the wireless network setup IMPORTANT Obtain the necessary information about your Internet connection type from your ISP 21 22 Setting up the wireless security settings To protect your wireless network from unauthorized access you need to configure its security settings To set up the wireless security settings 1 Key in 192 168 1 1 on your web browser 2
12. On the login screen key in the default user name admin and password admin then click OK The wireless router s web GUI launches 3 On the Network Map screen select the System status icon to display the wireless security settings such as SSID security level and encryption settings E NOTE You can set up different wireless security settings for 2 4GHz and 5GHz bands 2 4GHz security settings RT N56U 5GHz security settings 4 On the Wireless name SSID field key in a unique name for your wireless network 5 From the Security Level dropdown list select the encryption method for your wireless network IMPORTANT The IEEE 802 11n standard prohibits using High Throughput with WEP or WPA TKIP as the unicast cipher If you use these encryption methods your data rate will drop to IEEE 802 11g 54Mbps connection 6 Key in your security passkey 7 Click Apply when done 23 24 Managing your network clients To manage your network clients 1 Launch the wireless router s web GUI 2 On the Network Map screen select the Client Status icon to display the information about your network clients 3 In the Priority field under the Client List you can set the priority packet for each client as Normal High or Low E NOTE You can also delete the priority settings from Advanced Setting gt WAN gt Qos tab 4 To block a client s access to your network select the client and cl
13. Upload Close 47 48 5 Specify a firmware file then click Upload A NOTE This is not a firmware upgrade utility and cannot be used on a working ASUS Wireless Router Normal firmware upgrades must be done through the web interface Refer to Chapter 3 Configuring via the web GUI for more details Download Master Download Master is a utility that allows you to organize your HTTP FTP and BT BitTorrent download tasks Using the Download Master E NOTE To use this feature you need to plug 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 Ensure that the USB storage device is formatted and partitioned properly Refer to the ASUS website at http www asus com for the HD file system support table To use the Download Master 1 Launch the Download Master from Start gt All Programs gt ASUS Utility gt RT N56U Wireless Router gt Download Master 2 Click File gt Connect to connect to the wireless router Stat Stop ResmeAl AlPane AlDelete s Speed Elop Size ed Heath Peers Enor Message 3 Follow the instructions below to organize the download tasks that you want to perform HTTP download To perform an HTTP download do any of the following e Right click the download link on the web page and select Download using ASUS Download HTTP OFTP OBT Getting File F
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15. router s mounting holes 3 Slide the wireless router to direction of the arrow to secure it to its stand rs qe IN NOTES e Use only the adapter that came with your package Using other adapters may damage the device e Specifications DC Power adapter DC Input 19V with max 1 58A current 12V with max 2A current Operating 0 40 C Storage 0 70 C Temperature Operating 50 90 Storage 20 90 Humidity 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 e Place the wireless router in a centralized area for a maximum wireless coverage for the network devices e Keep the device away from metal obstructions and away from direct sunlight e 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 e For the best front to rear coverage place the wireless router in an upright position e For the best up and down coverage place the wireless router in an inclined position e Always update to the latest firmware Visit the ASUS website at http www asus com to get the latest firmware updates What you need To set up your network you n
16. setup problems due to wireless uncertainty e Before setting up your ASUS wireless router do the following e If you are replacing an existing router disconnect it from your network e Disconnect the cables wires from your existing modem setup If your modem has a backup battery remove it as well e Reboot your computer recommended Wired connection NOTE Your wireless router has an integrated auto crossover function so use either straight through or crossover cable for wired connection 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 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 YR 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 bundled network cable connect your modem to your wireless router s WAN port
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18. Protocol Driver 2 Select Internet Protocol a mie or e ERNE RFE nternet Protocol Version 6 TCP IPv6 then click St LENT SAS Properties ok cnca 3 To obtain the iPv4 IP imermetPotcal Version a coama propere OES settings automatically tick 57 gt atemat coniowason Obtain an IP address Se cb Sera vec ws yr eo oa automatically To obtain the iPv6 IP settings automatically tick Obtain an IPv6 address automatically ane 4 Click OK when done ee Glowing IP address Obtain an IP address automatically S Use the Fol 7 stred DNS server ate DNS server Validate settings upon exit Advanced MAC OS 1 Click the Apple icon 22 ss located on the top leftof S amp S A your screen 2 Click System Show Built in Ethernet TCP IP PPPoE AppleTalk Proxies Ethernet Preferences gt Network gt Configure IP Address 192 168 182 103 3 From the TCP IP tab gt select Using DHCP in DNS Servers 192 168 178 10 the Configure IPv4 5 Search Domains Optional d ro p d own Ist A IPv6 Address fe80 0000 0000 0000 0211 24ff fe32 b18e l 2 4 Cllick Apply Now when d one rh Click the lock to prevent further changes Assist me Ei NOTE Refer to your operating system s help and support feature for details on configuring your computer s TCP IP settings C Disable the dial up connection if enabled
19. SUS Printer Setup SUS Printer Setup Utility 5 Follow the Windows OS instructions to install the printer driver Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Windows will search for current and updated software by looking on your computer on the hardware installation CD or on the Windows Update Web site with your permission Read our privacy policy Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software O Yes this time only O Yes now and every time connect a device O No nat this time Click Next to continue 6 After the printer s driver installation is completed network clients can now use the printer amp Printers and Faxes File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Qa B pe Search E Folders E Address Printers and Faxes o Canon MP140 series Printer o JA reay Printer Tasks E Add a printer gt Set up faxing See Also 2 Troubleshoot printing Get help with printing Other Places G Control Panel Scanners and Cameras 45 46 gt Using the utilities E NOTES e Install the wireless router s utilities from the bundled support CD e f Autorun is disabled run setup exe from the root directory of the support CD Device Discovery Device Discovery is an ASUS WLAN utility that detects an ASUS wireless router device and enables you to configure the device To launch the Device Discovery utility
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21. URPOSE THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRAM IS WITH YOU SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE YOU ASSUME THE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING REPAIR OR CORRECTION 12IN NO EVENT UNLESS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW OR AGREED TO IN WRITING WILL ANY COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR ANY OTHER PARTY WHO MAY MODIFY AND OR REDISTRIBUTE THE PROGRAM AS PERMITTED ABOVE BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR DAMAGES INCLUDING ANY GENERAL SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PROGRAM INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF DATA OR DATA BEING RENDERED INACCURATE OR LOSSES SUSTAINED BY YOU OR THIRD PARTIES OR A FAILURE OF THE PROGRAM TO OPERATE WITH ANY OTHER PROGRAMS EVEN IF SUCH HOLDER OR OTHER PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ASUS Contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC Asia Pacific Address 15 Li Te Road Peitou Taipei Taiwan 11259 Website www asus com tw Technical Support Telephone 886228943447 Support Fax 886228907698 Online support support asus com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL America Address 800 Corporate Way Fremont CA 94539 USA Telephone 15107393777 Fax 15106084555 Website usa asus com Online support support asus com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Germany and Austria Address Harkort Str 21 23 D 40880 Ratingen Germany Telephone 491805010923 Fax 492102959911 Website www asus de Online contact www asus de sales Technical Support Tel
22. User Guide RT N56U Extreme Performance in Style Dual band Wireless N Gigabit Router The ultra thin and stylish RT N56U features a 2 4GHz and 5GHz dual bands for an unmatched concurrent wireless HD streaming built in ASUS Download Master that support HTTP FTP and BT protocols for uninterrupted download tasks 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 KOR KRG OAK RR RZP RYZA O AEN OIR LKI oH OOM REED Inspiring Innovation Persistent Perfection E6486 Fourth Edition April 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 if 1 the product is repaired modified or altered unless such repair modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS or 2 the serial number of the product is defaced or missing ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
23. a s must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Safety Information To maintain compliance with FCC s RF exposure guidelines this equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body Use on the supplied antenna Declaration of Conformity for R amp TTE directive 1999 5 EC Essential requirements Article 3 Protection requirements for health and safety Article 3 1a Testing for electric safety according to EN 60950 1 has been conducted These are considered relevant and sufficient Protection requirements for electromagnetic compatibility Article 3 1b Testing for electromagnetic compatibility according to EN 301 489 1 and EN 301 489 17 has been conducted These are considered relevant and sufficient Effective use of the radio spectrum Article 3 2 Testing for radio test suites according to EN 300 328 2 has been conducted These are considered relevant and sufficient CE Mark Warning This is a Class B product in a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures 59 60 NCC S A Tatts G18 CARAS GERSSTO 2G EDN PA BldMsie Be EAK MAD Bas Raval LREN VAS GAM PERM ZERTE AEA i BRAT ER BA TNS SRT ania ER AUR GAIA REE AMEE CREA RR AVAB VARS oA Ls SSR ERAS hie PESK iz
24. ancel the dial up connection e For more details refer to the section Before you proceed in this user manual 3 The wireless router s web GUI launches Use the web GUI to configure various wireless settings RT N56U Setting up the Internet connection EI 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 Internet Explorer Firefox Safari or Google Chrome Detecting your connection type W Start to detect your connection type z Detecting at 1 times the maximum time of detection is 20 seconds 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 cy IMPORTANT Obtain the necessary information about your Internet connection type from your ISP E NOTES e 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 e If QIS failed to detect your Internet connection type click Skip to manual setting see the screen capture in step 1
25. ction Using your router as a UPnP Media Server in this user manual 4 On the AiDisk Wizard field click GO to set up an FTP server for Internet file sharing NOTES e For more details refer to the section Using AiDisk for an FTP Server and Network Neighborhood setup in this user manual e On USB External HDD Flash disk e The wireless router works with most USB HDDs Flash disks up to 2TB size and supports read write access for FAT16 FAT32 EXT2 EXT3 and NTFS e To safely remove the USB disk launch the web GUI http 192 168 1 1 then in the Network Map page gt External USB disk status gt Safely Remove disk field click Remove e Incorrect removal of the USB disk may cause data corruption 26 Using your router as a UPnP Media Server Your wireless router allows UPnP Universal Plug and Play multimedia devices such as PS3 and XBox 360 to access multimedia files from the USB disk connected to your wireless router Ei NOTE Before using the UPnP Media Server function install a wireless adapter on your UPnP device To use your router as a UPnP Server 1 Click UPnP Media Server from the navigation menu at the left side of your screen 2 Select Enabled Your wireless router is now ready to share the media files stored in the USB disk RT N56U 4 NOTE For details on connecting a UPnP device to the wireless router and accessing the media files on the USB disk refer to the UPnP de
26. e From your computer s desktop click Start gt All Programs gt ASUS Utility gt RT N56U Wireless Router gt Device Discovery Device Discovery CENX Printer 4 RT N56U ASUS 192 168 1 1 255 255 255 0 Number of found device s 1 Configure W Search Exit Ei NOTE When you set the router to Access Point mode you need to use Device Discovery to get the router s IP address Firmware Restoration Firmware Restoration is used on an ASUS Wireless Router that failed during its firmware upgrading process It uploads the firmware that you specify The process takes about three to four minutes IMPORTANT Launch the rescue mode before using the Firmware Restoration utility To launch the rescue mode and use the Firmware Restoration utility 1 2 Unplug the wireless router from the power source Hold the Reset button at the rear panel and simultaneously re plug the wireless router into the power source Release the Reset button when the Power LED at the front panel flashes oe which indicates that the wireless router is in the rescue mode Use the following to set up your TCP IP settings IP address 192 168 1 x Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 From your computer s desktop click Start gt All Programs gt ASUS Utility RT N56U Wireless Router gt Firmware Restoration 4 Firmware Restoration Filename Browse Status Once you have specified a file click the Upload button
27. eed one or two computers that meet the following system requirements A 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 e f 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 e With its dual band technology your wireless router supports 2 4GHz and 5GHz wireless signals simultaneously This allows you to do Internet related activities such as Internet surfing or reading writing e mail messages using the 2 4GHz band while simultaneously streaming high definition audio video files such as movies or music using the 5GHz band e If you are using only one computer with single band IEEE 802 11b g n WLAN adapter you will only be able to use the 2 4GHz band e f you are using only one computer with dual band IEEE 802 11a b g n WLAN adapter you will be able to use the 2 4GHz or 5GHz band e If you are using two computers with both IEEE 802 11a b g n WLAN adapters you will be able to use both 2 4GHz and 5GHz bands simultaneously e The Ethernet RJ 45 cables that will be used to connect the network devices should not exceed 100 meters Setting up your wireless router 0 IMPORTANT e Use wired connection in setting up your wireless router to avoid possible
28. ent has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable 57 58 protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for cy IMPORTANT This device within the 5 15 5 25 GHz is restricted to indoor operations to reduce any potential for harmful interference to co channel MSS operations E Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Prohibition of Co location This device and its antenn
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31. etype the password to confirm Click Add to add the account to the list Assigning access rights To assign access rights 1 Click Advanced Setting gt USB Application from the navigation menu at the left side of your screen 2 Select the account that you want to assign access rights to 3 From the list of file folders select the type of access rights that you want to assign for specific file folders e R W Select this option to assign read write access for a specific file folder e R Select this option to assign read only access for a specific file folder e No Select this option if you do not want to share a specific file folder 4 Click Apply to apply the changes 5 From the Miscellaneous setting tab set the Work Group to WORKGROUP to enable all computers within WORKGROUP to access the wireless router s USB storage device 6 Launch My Network Place from a computer connected to the wireless router Click view work group computers to view the wireless router in the Workgroup category All files on the USB storage device are now shared to computers in your network Sharing files via the FTP server The ASUS Wireless Router enables you to share files from your USB storage device via the FTP server with computers in LAN or through the Internet IMPORTANT To use this feature you need to insert a USB storage device such as a USB hard disk or USB flash
32. ff No power or no physical connection On Has physical connection to a wide area network WAN 5GHz LED 2 4GHz LED Off No 5GHz or 2 4GHz signal On Wireless system is ready Flashing Transmitting or receiving data via wireless connection Power LED Off No power On Device is ready Flashing slow Rescue mode Flashing quick WPS is processing 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 its factory default settings LAN 1 4 ports Connect network cables into these ports to establish LAN connection Yellow LED 1000Mbps connection Green LED 10Mbps 100Mbps connection Flashing Transmitting or receiving data via wired connection WAN Internet port Connect a network cable into this port to establish WAN connection Yellow LED 1000Mbps connection Green LED 10Mbps 100Mbps connection Flashing Transmitting or receiving data via wired connection Power DC In port Insert the bundled AC adapter into this port and connect your router to a power source WPS button This button launches the WPS Wizard Mounting placement To mount the wireless router into its stand 1 Locate the two mounting holes at the bottom of the wireless router 2 Latch the stand s two mounting hooks to the wireless
33. he wireless router automatically enters the rescue mode and the power LED indicator at the front panel flashes slowly To recover or restore the system use the Firmware Restoration utility 35 Restoring Saving Uploading settings To restore save upload the settings 1 Click Advanced Setting from the navigation menu at the left side of your screen RT N56U 2 Under the Administration menu click Restore Save Upload Setting 3 Select the tasks that you want to do e To restore to the default factory settings click Restore and click OK in the confirmation message e To save the current system settings click Save and click Save in the file download window to save the system file in your preferred path e To restore previous system settings click Browse to locate the system file that you want to restore then click Upload 36 Sharing files from a USB storage device Creating a user account You need to create user accounts before you can share the files or data in the USB storage device To create a user account 1 Click Advanced Setting gt USB Application from the navigation menu at the left side of your screen RT N56U 2 Click Share with account and click OK to enable the sharing feature 3 Click the Add account icon kI 37 38 4 In the Account and Password fields key in the name and password of the client computer in your network R
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35. ick Block To restore a client s access to your network select the client in the Blocked client list and click Unblock NOTE You can also delete the MAC filter from Advanced Setting gt Firewall gt MAC Filter tab Monitoring your USB device The ASUS Wireless Router provides two USB 2 0 ports for connecting USB devices such as a USB storage device and USB printer to allow you to monitor the working environment share files and printer with clients in your network E NOTE To use this feature you need to plug 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 Ensure that the USB storage device is formatted and partitioned properly Refer to the Plug n Share Disk Support List at http event asus com networks disksupport ay IMPORTANT You first need to create a user account to allow other network clients to access the USB device For more details refer to the section Sharing files from a USB storage device in this user manual To monitor your USB device 1 Launch the wireless router s web GUI 2 On the Network Map screen select the USB Disk Status icon to display the information about your USB device RT N56U 25 3 On the UPnP Media Server field click GO to allow UPnP Universal Plug and Play devices such as PS3 to access the multimedia files in your USB disk EI NOTE For more details refer to the next se
36. l properly connected e Disconnect the power cord from the ADSL or cable modem wait a few minutes then reconnect the cord e f the ADSL light continues to blink or stays OFF contact your ADSL service provider Network name or encryption keys are forgotten e Try setting up the wired connection and configuring the wireless encryption again e Press the Reset button at the rear panel of the wireless router for more than five seconds How to restore the system to its default settings e Press the Reset button at the rear panel of the wireless router for more than five seconds e Refer to the section Restoring Saving Uploading settings in Chapter 3 of this user manual The following are the factory default settings User Name admin Password admin Enable DHCP Yes if WAN cable is plugged in IP address 192 168 1 1 Domain Name Blank Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 DNS Server 1 192 168 1 1 DNS Server 2 Blank SSID ASUS ASUS DDNS Service RT N56U supports the ASUS DDNS service When exchanging devices at the service center if you have registered the ASUS DDNS service and want to keep the original domain name data transfer is a must Visit your local service center for more information EI NOTES e f there is no activity in the domain such as reconfiguring the router or accessing the registered domain name within 90 days the system automatically deletes the registered information e f you encounter a
37. n five seconds e Check the setting in the wireless adapter such as SSID and encryption settings Cannot access the Internet via wireless LAN adapter e Move the router closer to the wireless client e Check whether the wireless adapter is connected to the correct wireless router e Check whether the wireless channel in use conforms to the channels available in your country area e Check the encryption settings e Check if the ADSL or Cable connection is correct e Retry using another Ethernet cable Internet is not accessible e Check the status indicators on the ADSL modem and the wireless router e Check if the WAN LED on the wireless router is ON If the LED is not ON change the cable and try again When ADSL Modem Link light is ON not blinking this means Internet Access is possible e Restart your computer e Refer to the Quick Start Guide of the wireless router and re configure the settings e Check if the WAN LED on the wireless router is ON e Check the wireless encryption settings e Check if the computer can get the IP address via both wired network and wireless network e Ensure that your web browser is configured to use the local LAN and is not configured to use a proxy server 53 54 If the ADSL LINK light blinks continuously or stays off Internet access is not possible the Router is unable to establish a connection with the ADSL network e Ensure that all your cables are al
38. ny problem or difficulty in using your device contact the service center Frequently Asked Questions FAQs 1 Will the registered information be lost or registered by others If you have not updated the registered information in 90 days the system automatically deletes the registered information and the domain name may be registered by others 2 did not register the ASUS DDNS for the router bought six months ago Can I still register it Yes you can still register the ASUS DDNS service for your router The DDNS service is embedded in your router so you can register the ASUS DDNS service anytime Before registering click Query to check if the hostname has been registered or not If not the system registers the hostname automatically 55 56 3 have registered a domain name before and it has been working well until my friends told me that they could not access my domain name Check the following 1 The internet is working well 2 The DNS server is working well 3 The last time you updated the domain name If there are still problems in accessing your domain name contact the service center Can register two domain names to separately access my http and ftp servers No you cannot You can only register one domain name for one router Use port mapping to implement security in the network After restarting the router why is it that see different WAN IPs in MS DOS and in the router configura
39. rom http www ultraedit com files ue_engiish zip e Right click the download link on the web page and select Properties Copy the download Address URL NOTES e f you select Download using ASUS Download you can see the download task is added to the Transfer list The blue bars indicate the progress rate of the download tasks e f you copy the download address click the Assign button in the utility Paste the address into Getting File From box select HTTP from Options and click the Download button to start e Ensure that you safely remove the USB disk Incorrect removal of the USB disk may cause data corruption 49 50 FTP download Click the Assign button of the Download Master and select FTP in the Options field Key in the FTP site address Port number User Name Password Click Download to start BT download Save the BT seed on your computer Click the Assign button of the Download Master and select BT in the Options field Click Browser to locate the seed file and click Download to start Add FTP OHTTP O FTP OBT Getting File From ftp ftp nctu edu tw GNU tmp plone helpers fsf plone tar lma asc Port a User Name anonymous Password anonymous n Add BT OutTIP OFTP Ost Gira Getting File From C OPFansMaplesnowl one_piecel 450 MVB torrent 3 Click the Folder b
40. rowser click Safari gt Preferences gt Advanced gt Change Settings 2 From the Network screen deselect FTP Proxy and Web Proxy HTTP 3 Cllick Apply Now when done Local Area Network LAN Settings Automatic configuration Automatic configuration may override manual settings To ensure the use of manual settings disable automatic configuration E Automatically detect settings Euse automatic configuration script Proxy server p Use a proxy server for your LAN These settings will not apply to dial up or VPN connections 80 Advanced Bypass proxy server for local addresses 000 Network oO w amp GB Show All Displays Sound Network Startup Disk Location Automatic Show Built in Ethernet cs TCP IP PPPoE AppleTalk Proxies Ethernet FTP Proxy Server Use Passive FTP Mode PASV n SN GW cick the tock to prevere further changes Assist me Apply Now NOTE Refer to your browser s help feature for details on disabling the proxy server 13 B Set the TCP IP settings to automatically obtain an IP address Windows 7 EE 1 Click Start gt Control Panel m gt Network and Internet iP Reste PCIe GBE Faiy Corer gt Network and Sharing This connection uses the following tems Center gt Manage network e eas connections Ar ee oa A M 4 Rawether NDIS 6 X SPR
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44. ting up your network printer sccssseeseeeseeeeees 42 4 Using the utilities Devic DISCOVE esse ete 46 Firmware Restoration ccccssscccsssseeecesseesecseeesessenesesssneees 47 Download Master sccssssccieestactecssastezicsiesdeasecsceavcietzasseeusties 48 5 Troubleshooting TORO EIS SEN NN i ec sd ca eaten 52 ASUS DDNS SOP VIC cnan 55 Frequently Asked Questions FAQS cccccccseseseseeeees 55 Appendices CES ic E E A A E E A EAE 57 ASUS Contact information ccesseseceseeseseeeeeeees 69 Networks Global Hotline Information 70 1 A quick look Package contents MI RT N56U Wireless Router MI Network cable RJ 45 MI Power adapter M Quick Start Guide MI Support CD Manual utility software M Warranty card NOTES e 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 e Keep the original packaging material in case you would need future warranty services such as repair or replacement Your wireless router SOK SOOKE 3 oe Bs eee SANS SON SKSI x MW OC xy ORY ee On KX XS Ox Pe BK ae SOE Wx a Vy KIVA lt age ba Suis DA USB LED Off No power or no physical connection On Has physical connection to USB devices LAN LED Off No power or no physical connection On Has physical connection to a local area network LAN WAN LED O
45. tion page This is normal The interval time between the ISP DNS server and ASUS DDNS results in different WAN IPs in MS DOS and in the router configuration page Different ISPs may have different interval time for IP updating Is the ASUS DDNS service free or is it just a trial version The ASUS DDNS service is a free and embedded service in some ASUS routers Check your ASUS router if it supports the ASUS DDNS service Appendices Notices ASUS Recycling Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products batteries other components as well as the packaging materials Please go to http csr asus com english Takeback htm for the detailed recycling information in different regions REACH Complying with the REACH Registration Evaluation Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals regulatory framework we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http csr asus com english index aspx Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions e This device may not cause harmful interference e This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipm
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49. utton to view the download file Open the Complete folder to view or copy the finished files to your local hard disk The incomplete tasks are kept in the InComplete folder config InComplete Shared Documents My Computer SQ My Network Places 51 52 5 Troubleshooting Ei NOTE If you encounter problems that are not mentioned in this chapter contact the ASUS Technical Support Troubleshooting cannot access a web browser for configuring the router e Delete the cookies and files in your web browser To do this follow these steps 1 Launch your web browser then click Tools gt Internet Options 2 Under Temporary Internet files click Delete Cookies and Delete Files E NOTE The commands for deleting cookies and files vary with the web browser e Disable the proxy server settings cancel the dial up connection and set the TCP IP settings to obtain IP addresses automatically For more details refer to the section Before you proceed in this user manual The client cannot establish a wireless connection with the router Out of Range e Put the router closer to the wireless client e Try to change the channel settings Authentication e Use wired connection to connect to the router e Check the wireless security settings e Press the Reset button at the rear panel for more than five seconds Cannot find the router e Press the Reset button at the rear panel for more tha
50. vice s user manual a IMPORTANT For details on sharing files contents from a USB disk refer to the section Sharing files from a USB device on this user manual 27 28 Using AiDisk for an FTP Server and Network Neighborhood setup AiDisk allows you to set up an FTP server and share the content of a USB disk to the clients in your network Ei NOTE Before using AiDisk ensure that you have inserted a USB disk into the USB port of your wireless router To use AiDisk 1 Click AiDisk from the navigation menu at the left side of your screen 2 From the Welcome to AiDisk wizard screen click Go RT N56U 3 Select the access rights that you want to assign to the clients accessing your shared data 4 To create your own domain for your FTP site via the ASUS DDNS services select I will use the service and accept the Terms of service and key in your domain name 5 Click Next to finish the setup 29 30 5 When done click Finish 6 To access the FTP site that you created launch a web browser or a third party FTP client utility and key in the ftp link ftp lt domain name gt you have previously created RT N56U Managing EZQoS Bandwidth EZQoS Bandwidth Management allows you to set the bandwidth priority and manage the network traffic To set up the bandwidth priority 1 Click EZQoS Bandwidth Management from the navigation menu at the left side of your screen

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