Asus RT-N66U Dark Knight User manual

Quick Start Guide
RT-N66U Dark Knight
Gigabit Router Wireless-N900
®
E7019 / Second Edition / November 2011

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declare the following apparatus:
Product name : Dark Knight Double 450Mbps Dual N Band Router
Model name : RT-N66U
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Name : Jerry Shen
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Table of contents
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Package contents
RT-N66U AC adapter
Network cable Quick Start Guide
Support CD (User Manual/utilities) Warranty card
Stand
A quick look
1) Power LED 5) 5GHz LED 9) USB 2.0 ports
2) LAN LED 6) USB 2.0 LED 10) Reset button
3) WAN LED 7) Power (DC-In) port 11) Internet & LAN ports
4) 2.4GHz LED 8) Power switch 12) WPS button
NOTE: If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
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NOTES:
• USB External HDD/Flash disk:
• The wireless router works with most USB HDDs/Flash disks up to
2TB and supports read-write access for FAT16, FAT32, EXT2, EXT3,
and NTFS.
• To safely remove the USB disk, launch the web GUI
(http://192.168.1.1), then in the Network Map page's upper right
corner, click the USB icon and click Eject USB 1.
• Incorrect removal of the USB disk may cause data corruption.
• For the list of le system and hard disk partitions that the
wireless router supports, visit http://event.asus.com/networks/
disksupport
• For the list of printers that the wireless router supports, visit
http://event.asus.com/networks/printersupport

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Positioning your wireless 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, uorescent lights, microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other
industrial equipment to prevent signal interference or loss.
• To ensure the best wireless signal, orient the three detachable antennas as
shown in the drawing below.
• For optimum performance, adjust the internal cooling system. Refer to the user
manual for details.
• Always update to the latest rmware. Visit the ASUS website at
http://www.asus.com to get the latest rmware updates.
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Mounting to the stand
• Align and insert the stand’s mounting hooks
to the wireless router’s mounting holes.
Before you proceed
1. Unplug and disconnect the wires/cables from your existing modem setup
and release your computer’s outmoded IP address.
a: Unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet and disconnect it from your
cable/ADSL modem.
b: Disconnect the network cable from your cable/ADSL modem.
c: Reboot your computer (recommended).
Modem
OFF!
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b
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WARNING! Before disconnecting the wires/cables, ensure that your
cable/ADSL modem has been turned o for at least two minutes. If your
modem has a backup battery, remove it as well.
2. Set up your wireless environment.
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Computer
Modem
LAN
Power
Wall Power Outlet
Power
WAN
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a: Insert your wireless router’s AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to a
power outlet.
b: Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to your wireless
router’s LAN port.
IMPORTANT! Ensure that the WAN and LAN LEDs are blinking.
c: Using another network cable, connect your modem to your wireless router’s
WAN port.
d: Insert your modem’s AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to a power
outlet.
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3. Disable some settings on your computer.
A. Disable the proxy server, if enabled.
B. Set the TCP/IP settings to automatically obtain an IP address.
C. Disable the dial-up connection, if enabled.
NOTE: For more details on disabling your computer settings, refer to
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
1. Congure your wireless settings via the wireless router’s web graphics
user interface (web GUI).
a: Launch your web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome,
or Safari.
Getting started
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NOTE: If QIS does not launch automatically, follow these steps to
manually launch QIS:
• On your web browser, key in http://192.168.1.1 and run the Quick
Internet Setup (QIS) Wizard again.
• Disable the proxy settings, dial-up connection, and set your TCP/IP
settings to automatically obtain an IP address. For more details, refer
to the FAQs section or use the Setup Wizard in the support CD for
auto-diagnosis.
b: The wireless router’s Quick Internet Setup (QIS) feature automatically detects
if your ISP connection type is Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Static IP.
Key in the necessary information for your connection type.
IMPORTANT! Obtain the necessary information about your Internet
connection type from your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
NOTE: The auto-detection of your ISP connection type takes place
when you congure the wireless router for the rst time or when your
wireless router is reset to its default settings.
NOTE: You can assign a network name with up to 32 characters.
c: Assign the network name (SSID) and
security key for your 2.4GHz and
5GHz wireless connection. Click Ap-
ply when done.
d: Your Internet and wireless settings
are displayed. Click Next to con-
tinue.
e: Read the wireless network con-
nection tutorial. When done, click
Finish.
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