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Summary of Contents for RT-N56U B1

Page 1: ...s 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 User Guide ...

Page 2: ...RTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT SPECIFICA...

Page 3: ...to automatically obtain an IP address 14 C Disable the dial up connection if enabled 15 3 Configuring via the web GUI Logging into the web GUI 16 Setting up the Internet connection 17 Quick Internet Setup QIS with auto detection 17 Setting up the wireless security settings 21 Managing your network clients 23 Monitoring your USB device 24 Using theTraffic Manager 26 Managing QoS Quality of Service ...

Page 4: ...er 36 Upgrading the firmware 38 Restoring Saving Uploading settings 39 Setting up your network printer 40 4 Using the utilities Device Discovery 44 Firmware Restoration 45 5 Troubleshooting 47 Troubleshooting 47 ASUS DDNS Service 50 Frequently Asked Questions FAQs 50 Appendices Notices 52 ASUS Contact information 65 Networks Global Hotline Information 66 Networks Global Hotline Information 67 ...

Page 5: ...t 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 N56U B1 Wireless Router Network cable RJ 45 Power adapter Quick Start Guide Support CD Manual utility software Warranty card USB LED Off No power or no physical connection On Has physical connection to USB devices ...

Page 6: ...sing 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 WAN Internet port Connect a network cable into this port...

Page 7: ...ent 12V with max 2A current Operating Temperature 0 40o C Storage 0 70o C Operating Humidity 50 90 Storage 20 90 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 router s mounting holes 3 Slide the wireless router to direction of the arrow to secure it to its stand ...

Page 8: ...eep 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 For the best front to rear coverage place the wireless router in an upright position For the best up and down coverage place th...

Page 9: ...ls 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 usi...

Page 10: ...xisting router disconnect it from your network Disconnect the cables wires from your existing modem setup If your modem has a backup battery remove it as well Reboot your computer recommended 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 wir...

Page 11: ...n port and plug it to a power outlet Wireless 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 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 802 11a b g n...

Page 12: ...Setting up the wireless security settings in this user manual Before you proceed 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 NOTE Before configuring your wireless router do the steps described in this section for your host computer and network clients ...

Page 13: ...ur LAN 4 Click OK when done MAC OS 1 From your Safari browser click Safari Preferences Advanced Change Settings 2 From the Network screen deselect FTP Proxy andWeb Proxy HTTP 3 Cllick Apply Now when done NOTE Refer to your browser s help feature for details on disabling the proxy server ...

Page 14: ... Obtain an IPv6 address automatically 4 Click OK when done B Set theTCP 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 ProtocolVersion 6 TCP IPv6 then click Properties ...

Page 15: ...ne 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 operating system s help and support feature for details on configuring your computer s TCP IP settings NOTE Refer to your browser s help feature for details on disabling t...

Page 16: ... 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 NOTES 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 can...

Page 17: ...on 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 ...

Page 18: ...ly 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 IMPORTANT Obtain the necessary information about your Internet connection type from your ISP ...

Page 19: ...ting and manually configure your connection settings 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 On your web browser key in http 192 168 1 1 On the login page key in the default username admin and password admin Click the Quick Internet Setup icon from the upper left corner of the Network Map page 3 Your ...

Page 20: ...20 4 Read the wireless network connection tutorial When done click Finish ...

Page 21: ... on your web browser 2 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 NOTE You can set up different wireless security settings for 2 4GHz and 5GHz bands 2 4GHz security...

Page 22: ...tion dropdown lists select the authentication and encryption methods 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 ...

Page 23: ...aging 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 ...

Page 24: ...count to allow other network clients to access the USB device For more details refer to the section Using AiDisk for sharing files 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 Monitoring your USB device The ASUS Wireless Router provides two USB 2 0 p...

Page 25: ...th most USB HDDs Flash disks up to 2TB size 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 upper right corner of Network Map page click the USB icon Eject USB1 Incorrect removal of the USB disk may cause data corruption 3 On the AiDisk Wizard field click GO to set up an FTP server for Internet file sha...

Page 26: ...andwidth 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 NOTE Get the bandwidth information from your ISP If you want to prioritize specific network applications and network devices select your preferred priority from the User defined QoS rules ...

Page 27: ...you to assess the bandwidth usage and speed of your Internet LAN Wired WLAN 2 4GHz or 5GHz connections Using the USB Application The USB Application function provides AiDisk Servers Center Network Printer Server 3G 4G Download Master and Media Server submenus ...

Page 28: ...o share files in the USB disk through the Internet 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 USB Application AiDisk 2 From the Welcome to AiDisk wizard screen click Go ...

Page 29: ...s that you want to assign to the clients accessing your shared data 4 Create your domain name via the ASUS DDNS services select I will use the service and accept theTerms of service and key in your domain name When done click Next ...

Page 30: ...0 5 Click Finish to finish the setup 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 domain name you have previously created ...

Page 31: ... 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 Application from the navigation menu at the left side of your screen 2 Select Servers Center Your wireless router is now ready to share the media files stored in the USB disk ...

Page 32: ... Place Samba Share allows you to set the account and permission for samba service To use Samba share 1 Click USB Application Servers Center Network place Samba Share tab 2 Click Add Delete or Modify to add delete or modify the account Click Apply when done ...

Page 33: ...stem support table NOTE Ensure that you safely remove the USB disk Incorrect removal of the USB disk may cause data corruption To share files via the FTP server 1 Ensure that you have set up your FTP server through AiDisk 2 Enable the DDNS service for FTP server access To do this follow these steps a From the navigation menu click Advanced WAN DDNS tab b In the Enable the DDNS Client field tick Ye...

Page 34: ...ect this option to assign write only access for a specific file folder R Select this option to assign read only access for a specific file folder 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 hostname asuscomm com and your user name and password on a web browser or a third party FTP uti...

Page 35: ...onfigure other settings for the USB disk including maximum login user device name work group and language on FTP server To use miscellaneous setting 1 Click USB Application Servers Center Miscellaneous setting tab 2 Key in the necessary information 3 When finish click Apply ...

Page 36: ... the DHCP Server function in your wireless router so your network clients can automatically obtain IP addresses from your wireless router 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 DHCP Server ...

Page 37: ...s 6 In the LeaseTime field key in the time that the IP addresses expire and the wireless router automatically assigns new IP Addresses for the network clients IMPORTANT For the IP Pool Starting and Ending IP addresses we recommend that you use IP address 192 168 1 xxx xxx can be any number between 2 and 254 IP Pool Starting Address should not be greater than the IP Pool Ending Address ...

Page 38: ... the new firmware in your computer 4 Click Upload The uploading process takes about three minutes Upgrading the firmware NOTE Download the latest firmware from the ASUS website at http www asus com 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 the system use the Firmware...

Page 39: ...e Upload Setting 3 Select the tasks that you want to do To restore to the default factory settings click 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 clic...

Page 40: ...r 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 The wireless router s printer server function is not supported on Windows 2000 To set up your USB Printer 1 Click USB Application Network Printer Server 2 Click Download Now in the ASUS EZ printer sharing mode to download the network printer utility ...

Page 41: ...41 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your hardware then click Next 3 Unzip the downloaded file and click the Printer icon to run the network printer setup program ...

Page 42: ...42 5 Wait for a few minutes for the initial setup to finish Click Next 6 Click Finish to complete the installation ...

Page 43: ...43 8 After the printer s driver installation is completed network clients can now use the printer 7 Follow the Windows OS instructions to install the printer driver ...

Page 44: ...very 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 From your computer s desktop click Start All Programs ASUS Utility RT N56U B1Wireless Router Device Discovery NOTE When you set the router to Access Point mode you need to use Device Discovery to get the router s IP address ...

Page 45: ...d 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 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 Progra...

Page 46: ...ade 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 5 Specify a firmware file then click Upload ...

Page 47: ...es NOTE The commands for deleting cookies and files vary with the web browser 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 Put the router closer to the wireless...

Page 48: ... correct Retry using another Ethernet cable Internet is not accessible Check the status indicators on the ADSL modem and the wireless router 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 Restart your computer Refer to the Quick Start Guide of the wireless rou...

Page 49: ...Try setting up the wired connection and configuring the wireless encryption again 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 Press the Reset button at the rear panel of the wireless router for more than five seconds Refer to the section Restoring Saving Uploading settings in Chapter 3 of this user man...

Page 50: ...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 I did not register the ASUS DDNS for the router I bought six months ago Can I stil...

Page 51: ... cannot You can only register one domain name for one router Use port mapping to implement security in the network 5 After restarting the router why is it that I see differentWAN IPs in MS DOS and in the router configuration 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 h...

Page 52: ...striction 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 This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference recei...

Page 53: ...dio 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 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Incr...

Page 54: ...m Article 3 2 Testing for radio test suites according to EN 300 328 EN 301 893 have been conducted These are considered relevant and sufficient The operation frequency if the device is in the 5150 5250 MHz band is for indoor use only CE MarkWarning 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 m...

Page 55: ...ic Absorption Rate SAR limits when installed in specific host products operated in portable exposure conditions antennas are less than 20 centimeters of a person s body This device has been certified for use in Canada Status of the listing in the Industry Canada s REL Radio Equipment List can be found at the following web address http www ic gc ca app sitt reltel srch nwRdSrch do lang eng Addition...

Page 56: ...Public License Please see The GNU General Public License for the exact terms and conditions of this license We 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 LICENS...

Page 57: ...lic Licenses are designed to make sure that you have the freedom to distribute copies of free software and charge for this service if you wish that you receive source code or can get it if you want it that you can change the software or use pieces of it in new free programs and that you know you can do these things To protect your rights we need to make restrictions that forbid anyone to deny you ...

Page 58: ... the program proprietary To prevent this we have made it clear that any patent must be licensed for everyone s free use or not licensed at all The precise terms and conditions for copying distribution and modification follow Terms conditions for copying distribution modification 0 This License applies to any program or other work which contains a notice placed by the copyright holder saying it may...

Page 59: ...r option offer warranty protection in exchange for a fee 2 You may modify your copy or copies of the Program or any portion of it thus forming a work based on the Program and copy and distribute such modifications or work under the terms of Section 1 above provided that you also meet all of these conditions a You must cause the modified files to carry prominent notices stating that you changed the...

Page 60: ...y part regardless of who wrote it Thus it is not the intent of this section to claim rights or contest your rights to work written entirely by you rather the intent is to exercise the right to control the distribution of derivative or collective works based on the Program In addition mere aggregation of another work not based on the Program with the Program or with a work based on the Program on a...

Page 61: ...er source or binary form with the major components compiler kernel and so on of the operating system on which the executable runs unless that component itself accompanies the executable If distribution of executable or object code is made by offering access to copy from a designated place then offering equivalent access to copy the source code from the same place counts as distribution of the sour...

Page 62: ...e conditions of this License If you cannot distribute so as to satisfy simultaneously your obligations under this License and any other pertinent obligations then as a consequence you may not distribute the Program at all For example if a patent license would not permit royalty free redistribution of the Program by all those who receive copies directly or indirectly through you then the only way y...

Page 63: ... and or new versions of the General Public License from time to time Such new versions will be similar in spirit to the present version but may differ in detail to address new problems or concerns Each version is given a distinguishing version number If the Program specifies a version number of this License which applies to it and any later version you have the option of following the terms and co...

Page 64: ...E OF THE PROGRAM IS WITHYOU SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE YOU ASSUME THE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING REPAIR OR CORRECTION 12 IN 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 TOYOU FOR DAMAGES INCLUDING ANY GENERAL SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL...

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Page 66: ...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 Support Fax 49 2102 959931 Website asus com de Online contact eu rma asus com sales Technical Support Telephone Component 49 2102 5789555 Telephone Germany System Notebook Eee LCD 49 2102 5789557 Telephone ...

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