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users manual - Page 2
... 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...
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... 35 Using the Miscellaneous setting 37 Configuring the Advanced settings 38 Setting up the DHCP Server 38 Upgrading the firmware 40 Restoring/Saving/Uploading settings 41 Setting up your network printer 42 4 Using the utilities Device Discovery 46 Firmware Restoration 47 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 49 ASUS DDNS Service 52 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs 52 Appendices Notices...
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1 A quick look
Package contents
RT-AC56R Wireless Router Power adapter Support CD (Manual, utility software) Stand
Network cable (RJ-45) Quick Start Guide Warranty card
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...
users manual - Page 8
... 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.
• Always update to the latest firmware. Visit the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com to get the latest firmware updates.
• To ensure the best wireless...
users manual - Page 9
... 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/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...
users manual - Page 11
...it to a power outlet.
Wireless connection
RT-AC56R
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Modem
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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. 3. Insert your modem's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it
to a power outlet. 4. Install an IEEE...
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... 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...
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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 Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) or Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6), then click Properties.
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C. Disable the dial-up connection, if enabled. Windows® 7 1. Click 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.
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users manual - Page 28
... (Quality of Service) Bandwidth The Quality of Service (QoS) allows you to set the bandwidth priority and manage the network traffic. To set up the bandwidth priority: 1. Launch the wireless router's web GUI. 2. On the Traffic Manager screen, select the QoS tab. 3. Click ON to enable the default rule and fill in the upload and
download bandwidth fields...
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Monitoring Traffic The traffic monitor function allows you to assess the bandwidth usage and speed of your Internet, LAN, Wired, WLAN (2.4GHz or 5GHz) connections.
Using the USB Extension
The USB Extension function provides AiDisk, Servers Center, Network Printer Server and Download Master submenus.
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users manual - Page 33
Using the Servers Center service 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.
NOTE: Before using the UPnP Media Server function, install a wireless adapter on your UPnP device. To use your router as a Servers center: 1. Click USB Extension from the navigation ...
users manual - Page 40
... menu, click Firmware Upgrade. 3. In the New Firmware File field, click Browse to locate the new
firmware in your computer. 4. Click Upload. The uploading process takes about three
minutes.
RT-AC56U
RT-AC56U
RT-AC56U
NOTE: If the upgrade process fails, the wireless router automatically enters the rescue mode and the power LED indicator at the front panel flashes slowly. To recover or restore...
users manual - Page 41
... Restore, and click OK in the confirmation message. • 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. • To restore previous system settings, click Browse to locate the system file that you want to restore, then click...
users manual - Page 42
...wireless router, refer to the Printer Support List at http://event.asus.com/2009/networks/printersupport/RTAC56R.htm • The wireless router's printer server function is not supported on Windows® 2000. To set up your USB Printer: 1. Click USB Extension from the navigation menu at the left side of your screen, then click Network Printer Server. 2. Click Download Now! in the ASUS EZ printer...
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7. Follow the Windows® OS instructions to install the printer driver. 8. After the printer's driver installation is completed, network
clients can now use the printer.
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...the wireless router into the power source. Release the Reset button when the Power LED at the front panel flashes slowly, which indicates that the wireless router is in the rescue mode. 3. Use the following to set up your TCP/IP settings: IP address: 192.168.1.x Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 4. From your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility RT-AC56R Wireless Router > Firmware...
users manual - Page 48
5. Specify a firmware file, then click Upload. 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.
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users manual - Page 58
... include a copy of the GPL with every CD shipped with our product. All future firmware updates will also be accompanied with their respective source code. Please visit our web site for updated information. Note that we do not offer direct support for the distribution.
GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2, June 1991
Copyright (C) 1989, 1991 Free Software Foundation...
users manual - Page 63
... a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code, to be distributed under the terms of Sections 1 and 2 above on a medium customarily used for software interchange; or,
c) Accompany... contains, plus any associated interface definition files, plus the scripts used to control compilation and installation of the executable. However, as a special exception, the source code distributed...