User Guide RT-N65U Dual-band Wireless-N750 Gigabit Router The ultra-thin and stylish RT-N65U 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-
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Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit, without intent to infringe. 2 Table of contents 1 A quick look Package contents ........................................................................................ 5 Your wireless router .................................................................................... 5 Mounting placement ................................................................................. 7 2 Creating your network Positioning your router.............................................................................. 8 What you need ............................................................................................. 9 Setting up your wireless router ............................................................10 Wired connection ...............................................................................10 Wireless connection ..........................................................................11 Before you proceed ...................................................................................12 A. Disable the proxy server, if enabled. .................................12 B. Set the TCP/IP settings 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 Creating your Guest Network ...............................................................26 Using the Traffic Manager .......................................................................27 Managing QoS (Quality of Service) Bandwidth .......................27 Monitoring Traffic ..............................................................................28 Using the USB Extension ........................................................................28 Using AiDisk for Files Sharing ........................................................29 Using the Servers Center service ..................................................32 3 Table of contents Using the Network Place (Samba) Share service ....................33 Using the FTP Share service............................................................34 Using the Miscellaneous setting ...................................................36 Configuring the Advanced settings ....................................................37 Setting up the DHCP Server ...........................................................37 Upgrading the firmware ..................................................................39 Restoring/Saving/Uploading settings ........................................40 Setting up your network printer ..........................................................41 4 Using the utilities Device Discovery .......................................................................................45 Firmware Restoration ...............................................................................46 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ........................................................................................48 ASUS DDNS Service ..................................................................................51 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ............................................51 Appendices Notices ...........................................................................................................53 ASUS Contact information .....................................................................66 Networks Global Hotline Information ................................................67 4 1 A quick look Package contents RT-N65U Wireless Router Power adapter Support CD (Manual, utility software) 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 in case you would need future warranty services such as repair or replacement. Your wireless router 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 USB LED Off: No power or no physical connection. On: Has physical connection to USB devices. WPS 13 W P S 7 8 9 10 11 D CIN O N/O F F 12 5 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). 5GHz LED Off: No 5GHz signal. On: Wireless system is ready. Flashing: Transmitting or receiving data via wireless connection. 2.4GHz LED Off: No 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. 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. 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. USB 3.0 ports Insert USB 3.0 devices such as USB hard disks or USB flash drives into these ports. Power (DC-In) port Insert the bundled AC adapter into this port and connect your router to a power source. Power Switch Slide up to turn ON the device or slide down to turn it OFF. WPS button This button launches the WPS Wizard. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 6 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 stands two mounting hooks to the wireless routers mounting holes. 3. Slide the wireless router to direction of the arrow to secure it to its stand. 2 2 3 NOTES:
Use only the adapter that came with your package. Using other adapters may damage the device. Specifications:
DC Power adapter Operating Temperature Operating Humidity DC Output: +19V with max 1.58A current;
+12V with max 2A current 0~70oC Storage 0~40oC 50~90%
Storage 20~90%
7 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:
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. For the best front-to-rear coverage, place the wireless router in an upright position. For the best up-and-down coverage, place the wireless router in an inclined position. 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 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 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 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 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 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.
Setting up your wireless router IMPORTANT!
Use wired connection in setting up your wireless router to avoid possible setup problems due to wireless uncertainty. Before setting up your ASUS wireless router, do the following:
If you are replacing an existing 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). Wired connection NOTE:
Your wireless router has an integrated auto-crossover function, so use either straight-through or crossover cable for wired connection. 4 Modem 3 1 2 D CIN O N/OFF To set up your wireless router via wired connection:
1. Insert your wireless routers AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to a power outlet. 10 2. Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to your wireless routers LAN port. IMPORTANT! Ensure that the LAN LED is blinking. 3 Using another network cable, connect your modem to your wireless routers WAN port. 4. Insert your modems AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to a power outlet. Wireless connection 3 Modem 1 2 D CIN O N/O F F To set up your wireless router via wired connection:
1. Insert your wireless routers 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 routers WAN port. 3. Insert your modems 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. 11 NOTES:
For details on connecting to a wireless network, refer to the WLAN adapters user manual. 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 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. 12 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 browser, click Safari >
Preferences > Advanced
> Change Settings... 2. From the Network screen, deselect FTP Proxy and Web Proxy
(HTTP). 3. Cllick Apply Now when done. NOTE:
disabling the proxy server. Refer to your browser's help feature for details on 13 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. 3. To obtain the iPv4 IP settings automatically, tick Obtain an IP address automatically. To obtain the iPv6 IP settings automatically, tick Obtain an IPv6 address automatically. 4. Click OK when done. 14 MAC OS 1. Click the Apple icon located on the top left of your screen. 2. Click System Preferences
> Network > Configure... 3. From the TCP/IP tab, select Using DHCP in the Configure IPv4 dropdown list. 4. Cllick Apply Now when done. Refer to your operating systems help and support NOTE:
feature for details on configuring your computers TCP/IP settings. 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:
disabling the dial-up connection. Refer to your browser's help feature for details on 15 Configuring via the web GUI 3 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 routers 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 cancel the dial-up connection. For more details, refer to the section Before you proceed in this user manual. 16 3. The wireless routers web GUI launches. Use the web GUI to configure various settings. Setting up the Internet connection 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. 17 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. IMPORTANT!
Internet connection type from your ISP. Obtain the necessary information about your 1
NOTES:
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. If QIS failed to detect your Internet connection type, click Skip to manual setting 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. Assign the network name (SSID) and security key for your 2.4GHz and 5 GHz wireless connection. Click Apply when done. 1
4. Your Internet and wireless settings are displayed. Click Next to continue. 5. Read the wireless network connection tutorial. When done, click Finish. 20 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. On the login screen, key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin), then click OK. The wireless routers 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 settings 21 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. The IEEE 02.11n standard prohibits using IMPORTANT!
High Throughput with WEP or WPA-TKIP as the unicast cipher. If you use these encryption methods, your data rate will drop to IEEE 02.11g 54Mbps connection. 6. Key in your security passkey. 7. Click Apply when done. 22 Managing your network clients To manage your network clients:
1. Launch the wireless routers web GUI. 2. On the Network Map screen, select the Client Status icon to display the information about your network clients. 23 Monitoring your USB device The ASUS Wireless Router provides two USB 3.0 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. 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 3.0 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 You first need to create a user account to IMPORTANT!
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 routers web GUI. 2. On the Network Map screen, select the USB Disk Status icon to display the information about your USB device. 24 3. On the AiDisk Wizard field, click GO to set up an FTP server for Internet file sharing. NOTES:
For more details, refer to the section Using the Network Place
(Samba) Share service and Using the FTP Share service in this user manual. On USB External HDD/Flash disk:
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. To safely remove the USB disk, launch the web GUI
(http://12.16.1.1), then in the upper right corner of Network Map page click the USB icon > click Eject USB1. Incorrect removal of the USB disk may cause data corruption. 25 Creating your Guest Network The Guest Network provides Internet connectivity for temporary visitors without providing access to your private network. To create your guest network:
1. Launch the wireless routers web GUI. 2. On the Guest Network screen, click Create to create a network for your visitors. 26 Using the Traffic Manager Managing QoS (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 routers 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. 27 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. 2
Using AiDisk for Files Sharing AiDisk allows you to 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 the AiDisk icon in USB Extension. 2. From the Welcome to AiDisk wizard screen, click Go. 2
3. Select the access rights 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 the Terms of service and key in your domain name. When done, click Next. 30 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. 31 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 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. 32 Using the Network Place (Samba) Share service Network Place (Samba) Share allows you to set the account and permission for samba service. To use Samba share:
1. Click the Network place (Samba) Share tab in the Servers Center of USB Extension. 2. Click Add, Delete or Modify to add, delete or modify the account. Click Apply when done. 33 Using the FTP Share service 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. To use this feature, you need to insert a USB IMPORTANT!
storage device, such as a USB hard disk or USB flash drive, to the USB3.0 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. NOTE:
removal of the USB disk may cause data corruption. Ensure that you safely remove the USB disk. Incorrect 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. In the Enable the DDNS Client? field, tick Yes. Key in your User Name or E-mail Address and Password or DDNS key. Key in your Host name. The format should be xxx.asuscomm.com, where xxx is your host name. b. c. d. e. When done, click Apply. 3. From the navigation menu, click USB Extension > Servers Center > FTP Share tab and select the account that you want to assign access rights to. 34 4. From the list of files/folders, select the type of access rights that you want to assign for specific files/folders:
R/W: Select this option to assign read/write access for a specific file/folder. W: Select 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 utility. 35 Using the Miscellaneous setting Miscellaneous setting allows you to configure 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 the Miscellaneous setting tab in the Servers Center of USB Extension. 2. Follow the instruction to key in the necessary information. 3. When finish, click Apply. 36 Configuring the Advanced settings Advanced Setting allows you to configure the advanced features of your wireless router. 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. NOTE:
addresses for your network. The ASUS Wireless Router can support up to 253 IP 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. 37 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. IMPORTANT!
For the IP Pool Starting and Ending IP addresses, we recommend that you use:
IP address: 12.16.1.xxx (xxx can be any number between 2 and 254) IP Pool Starting Address should not be greater than the IP Pool Ending Address. 3
Upgrading the firmware 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 in your computer. 4. Click Upload. The uploading process takes about three minutes. If the upgrade process fails, the wireless router NOTE:
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. 3
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. 2. Under the Administration menu, click Restore/Save/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 click Upload. 40 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:
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 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 sharing mode to download the network printer utility. 41 3. Unzip the downloaded file and click the Printer icon to run the network printer setup program. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your hardware, then click Next. 42 5. Wait for a few minutes for the initial setup to finish. Click Next. 6. Click Finish to complete the installation. 43 7. Follow the Windows OS instructions to install the printer driver.
. After the printers driver installation is completed, network clients can now use the printer. 44 4 Using the utilities NOTES:
Install the wireless router's utilities from the bundled support CD. If 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:
From your computers desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-N65U Wireless Router > Device Discovery. NOTE: When you set the router to Access Point mode, you need to use Device Discovery to get the routers IP address. 45 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. Unplug the wireless router from the power source. 2. 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 slowly, which indicates that the wireless router is in the rescue mode. IP address: 12.16.1.x 3. Use the following to set up your TCP/IP settings:
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 4. From your computers desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility RT-N65U Wireless Router > Firmware Restoration. 46 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. 47