Asus RT-AC56U User manual

RT-AC56U
Dual Band Wireless-AC1200 Gigabit Router
User Guide
The ultra-thin and stylish RT-AC56U 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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E8556
Second Edition
August 2013

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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 .....................................................................10
1.5 Setup Requirements ................................................................ 11
1.6 Router Setup............................................................................... 12
1.6.1 Wired connection..................................................................12
1.6.2 Wireless connection.............................................................13
2 Getting started
2.1 Logging into the Web GUI ..................................................... 15
2.2 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with Auto-detection ........... 16
2.3 Connecting to your wireless network................................ 20
3 Conguring the General settings
3.1 Using the Network Map ......................................................... 21
3.1.1 Setting up the wireless security settings......................22
3.1.2 Managing your network clients.......................................23
3.1.3 Monitoring your USB device.............................................24
3.2 Creating a Guest Network...................................................... 27
3.3 Using the Trac Manager ...................................................... 29
3.3.1 Managing QoS (Quality of Service) Bandwidth..........29
3.3.2 Monitoring Trac .................................................................32
3.4 Setting up Parental Control................................................... 33
3.5 Using the USB Application..................................................... 34
3.5.1 Using AiDisk...............................................................................34
3.5.2 Using Servers Center............................................................36
3.5.3 3G/4G ........................................................................................42

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3.6 Using AiCloud............................................................................. 44
3.6.1 Cloud Disk................................................................................45
3.6.2 Smart Access...........................................................................47
3.6.3 Smart Sync...............................................................................48
4 Conguring the Advanced Settings
4.1 Wireless......................................................................................... 49
4.1.1 General......................................................................................49
4.1.2 WPS ............................................................................................52
4.1.3 Bridge ........................................................................................54
4.1.4 Wireless MAC Filter ...............................................................56
4.1.5 RADIUS Setting ......................................................................57
4.1.6 Professional.............................................................................58
4.2 LAN................................................................................................. 60
4.2.1 LAN IP ........................................................................................60
4.2.2 DHCP Server............................................................................61
4.2.3 Route .........................................................................................63
4.2.4 IPTV...............................................................................................64
4.3 WAN ............................................................................................... 65
4.3.1 Internet Connection.............................................................65
4.3.2 Port Trigger..............................................................................68
4.3.3 Virtual Server/Port Forwarding........................................70
4.3.4 DMZ............................................................................................73
4.3.5 DDNS .........................................................................................74
4.3.6 NAT Passthrough...................................................................75
4.4 IPv6................................................................................................. 76
4.5 VPN Server................................................................................... 77
4.6 Firewall.......................................................................................... 78
4.6.1 General......................................................................................78
4.6.2 URL Filter ..................................................................................78
4.6.3 Keyword lter .........................................................................79

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4.6.4 Network Services Filter .......................................................80
4.7 Administration ........................................................................... 82
4.7.1 Operation Mode ....................................................................82
4.7.2 System.......................................................................................83
4.7.3 Firmware Upgrade................................................................84
4.7.4 Restore/Save/Upload Setting ...........................................84
4.8 System Log .................................................................................. 85
5 Utilities
5.1 Device Discovery....................................................................... 86
5.2 Firmware Restoration .............................................................. 87
5.3 Setting up your printer server .............................................. 88
5.3.1 ASUS EZ Printer Sharing .....................................................88
5.3.2 Using LPR to Share Printer .................................................92
5.4 Download Master...................................................................... 97
5.4.1 Conguring Bit Torrent download settings.................98
5.4.2 NZB settings............................................................................99
6 Troubleshooting
6.1 Basic Troubleshooting...........................................................100
6.2 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ................................103
Appendices
Notices .....................................................................................................113
ASUS Contact information..................................................................127
Networks Global Hotline Information.............................................128

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1 Getting to know your wireless
router
NOTES:
• If any of the items are 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.
RT-AC56U Wireless Router Network cable (RJ-45)
Power adapter Quick Start Guide
Support CD (Manual, utility software) Warranty card
Stand
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing an ASUS RT-AC56U Wireless Router!
The ultra-thin and stylish RT-AC56U 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 le 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

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1.3 Your wireless router
USB 3.0 / 2.0 LED
Off: No power or no physical connection.
On: Has physical connection to USB 3.0 / 2.0 devices.
LAN LED
Off: No power or no physical connection.
On: Has physical connection to a local area network (LAN).
WAN LED
Off: No power or no physical connection.
On: Has physical connection to a wide area network (WAN).
2.4GHz LED / 5GHz LED
Off: No 2.4GHz or 5GHz signal.
On:Wireless system is ready.
Flashing:Transmitting or receiving data via wireless connection.
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NOTES:
• Use only the adapter that came with your package. Using other
adapters may damage the device.
• Specications:
DC Power adapter DC Output: +19V with max 1.58A current;
Operating
Temperature 0~40oCStorage 0~70oC
Operating Humidity 50~90% Storage 20~90%
Power LED
Off: No power.
On: Device is ready.
Flashing slow: Rescue mode
Flashing quick:WPS is processing.
WPS button
This button launches the WPS Wizard.
WI-FI On/Off button
Press this button to turn on /off the Wi-Fi connection
LAN 1 ~ 4 ports
Connect network cables into these ports to establish LAN connection.
WAN (Internet) port
Connect a network cable into this port to establish WAN connection.
USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports
Insert USB 3.0 / 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.
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 stystem.
On Off

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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.
• 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.
• 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 signal, orient the three detachable
antennas as shown in the drawing below.
• For optimum performance, please switch on the cooling
system.

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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 network.
• 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.
• 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.
• If you are using only one computer with dual band
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN adapter, you will be able to use the
2.4GHz or 5GHz band.
• If you are using two computers with both
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN adapters, you will be able to use both
2.4GHz and 5GHz bands simultaneously.
• The Ethernet RJ-45 cables that will be used to connect the network
devices should not exceed 100 meters.