ASUSTeK Computer RTAC56UA Dual-band Wireless-AC1200 Gigabit Router User Manual 2

ASUSTeK Computer Inc Dual-band Wireless-AC1200 Gigabit Router Users Manual 2

Users Manual-2

313.3.2 Monitoring Trac The trac monitor function allows you to access the bandwidth usage and speed of your Internet, wired, and wireless networks. It allows you to monitor network trac even on a daily basis.Note: Packets from the Internet are evenly transmitted to the wired and wireless devices.
323.4 Setting up Parental ControlParental Control allows you to control the Internet access time. Users can set the time limit for a client’s network usage.To use the parental control function:1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Parental control.2. Click ON to enable Parental Control. 3. Select the client whose network usage you want to control. You may also key in the client’s MAC address in the Client MAC Address column.NOTE: Ensure that the client name does not contain special characters or spaces as this may cause the router to function abnormally.4. Click or to add or delete the client’s prole.5. Set up the allowed time limit in Time Management map. Drag and drop a desired time zone to allow client’s network usage.6. Click OK.7. Click Apply to save the settings.
333.5 Using the USB ApplicationThe USB Applications function provides AiDisk, Servers Center, Network Printer Server and Download Master submenus.IMPORTANT! To use the server functions, you need to insert a USB storage device, such as a USB hard disk or USB ash drive, in the USB 2.0 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://event.asus.com/2009/networks/disksupport/ for the le system support table.3.5.1 Using AiDiskAiDisk allows you to share les stored on a connected USB device through the Internet. AiDisk also assists you with setting up ASUS DDNS and an FTP server. To use AiDisk:1. From the navigation panel, go to General > USB application, then click the AiDisk icon.2. From the Welcome to AiDisk wizard screen, click Go.
344. Create your domain name via the ASUS DDNS services, read the Terms of Service and then select I will use the service and accept the Terms of service and key in your domain name. When done, click Next. You can also select Skip ASUS DDNS settings then click Next to skip the DDNS setting.5. Click Finish to complete the setting.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>.asuscomm.com) you have previously created.3. Select the access rights that you want to assign to the clients accessing your shared data.
353.5.2 Using Servers CenterServers Center allows you to share the media les from the USB disk via a Media Server directory, Samba share service, or FTP share service. You can also congure other settings for the USB disk in the Servers Center.Using Media ServerYour wireless router allows DLNA-supported devices to access multimedia les from the USB disk connected to your wireless router.NOTE: Before using the DLNA Media Server function, connect your device to the RT-AC56U’s network.
36To launch the Media Server setting page, go to General > USB application > Servers Center > Media Servers tab. Refer to the following for the descriptions of the elds:• Enable DLNA Media Server: Select ON/OFF to enable/ disable the DLNA Media Server. Enable iTunes Server?: Select ON/OFF to enable/disable the iTunes Server.• Media server directory: Select your media server directory and click Apply to share les from the USB disk to media devices in the network.• Media Server Status: Displays the status of the media server. Using Network Place (Samba) Share serviceNetwork Place (Samba) Share allows you to set up the accounts and permissions for the Samba service.To use Samba share:1. From the navigation panel, go to General > USB application > Servers Center.NOTE: Network Place (Samba) Share is enabled by default.
37 To delete an existing account:a) Select the account that you want to delete.b) Click .c) When prompted, click Delete to conrm the account deletion. To add a folder:a) Click .b) Enter the folder name, and click Add. The folder that you created will be added to the folder list.2. Follow the steps below to add, delete, or modify an account. To create a new account:a) Click to add new account.b) In the Account and Password elds, key in the name and password of your network client. Retype the password to conrm. Click Add to add the account to the list.
383. From the list of folders, select the type of access permission that you want to assign for specic folders:• R/W: Select this option to assign read/write access.• R: Select this option to assign read-only access.• No: Select this option if you do not want to share a specic le folder.4. Click Apply to apply the changes.Using the FTP Share serviceFTP share enables an FTP server to share les from USB disk to other devices via your local area network or via the Internet.IMPORTANT: • Ensure that you safely remove the USB disk. Incorrect removal of the USB disk may cause data corruption.• To safely remove the USB disk, refer to the section Safely removing the USB disk under 3.1.3 Monitoring your USB device.
39To use FTP Share service:NOTES: Ensure that you have set up your FTP server through AiDisk. For more details, refer to the section 3.5.1 Using AiDisk.1. From the navigation panel, click General > USB application > Servers Center > FTP Share tab. 2. From the list of folders, select the type of access rights that you want to assign for specic folders:• R/W: Select to assign read/write access for a specic folder.• W: Select to assign write only access for a specic folder.• R: Select to assign read only access for a specic folder.• No: Select this option if you do not want to share a specic folder.3. Click Apply to conrm the changes.4. 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.
402. Congure the following settings:• Maximum Login UserSet the maximum number of concurrent connections of the Network Neighborhood or FTP Server. NOTE: Some FTP clients may establish more than one connection. Setting this number too low will lead to login failures.• Device Name Assigns the name of the device as shown on the network. For example, for a device with the name ABC, enter //ABC on the Internet Explorer address bar to access the Network Place service. Miscellaneous settingMiscellaneous setting allows you to congure other settings for the USB disk, including the maximum number of user logins, the device name, work group, and character set used on the FTP server.To congure Miscellaneous settings:1. From the navigation panel, click General > USB application > Servers Center > Miscellaneous setting tab.
41• Work Group Assigns the name of the local RT-AC56U network as seen in Network Neighborhood. NOTE: For Device Name and Work Group, the standard input characters include letters (a-z, A-Z), digits (0-9), space, underscores(_), and hyphens(-). The rst and last character should not contain any spaces. An invalid workgroup name makes it harder for other devices to nd your device in the network.• Character set on FTP Server Select the appropriate encoding used during data exchange on the FTP server.3.5.3 3G/4G3G/4G USB modems can be connected to RT-AC56U to allow Internet access.NOTE: For a list of veried USB modems, please visit: http://event.asus.com/2009/networks/3gsupport/
42To set up 3G/4G internet access:1. From the navigation panel, click General > USB application > 3G/4G.2. In the Enable USB Modem eld, select Yes. 3. Set up the following:• Location: Select your 3G/4G service provider’s location from the dropdown list.• ISP: Select your Internet Service Provider (ISP) from the dropdown list.• APN (Access Point Name) service (optional): Contact your 3G/4G service provider for detailed information.• Dial Number and PIN code: The 3G/4G provider’s access number and PIN code for connection.NOTE: PIN code may vary from dierent providers.• Username / Password: The username and password will be provided by the 3G/4G network carrier.• USB Adapter: Choose your USB 3G / 4G adapter from the dropdown list. If you are not sure of your USB adapter’s model or the model is not listed in the options, select Auto.4. Click Apply.NOTE: The router will reboot for the settings to take eect.
433.6 Using AiCloudAiCloud is a cloud service application that allows you to save, sync, share, and access your les.To use AiCloud:1. From Google Play Store or Apple Store, download and install the ASUS AiCloud app to your smart device. 2. Connect your smart device to your network. Follow the instructions to complete the AiCloud setup process.
443.6.1 Cloud DiskTo create a cloud disk:1. Insert a USB storage device into the wireless router.2. Turn on Cloud Disk.3. Go to https://www.asusnetwork.net and enter the router login account and password. For better user experience, we recommend that you use Google Chrome or Firefox.
454. You can now start accessing Cloud Disk les on devices connected to the network.NOTE: When accessing the devices that are connected to the network, you need to enter the device’s user name and password manually, which will not be saved by AiCloud for security reason.
463.6.2 Smart AccessThe Smart Access function allows you to easily access your home network via your router’s domain name.NOTES: • You can create a domain name for your router with ASUS DDNS. For more details, refer to section 4.3.5 DDNS.• By default, AiCloud provides a secure HTTPS connection. Key in https://[yourASUSDDNSname].asuscomm.com for a very secure Cloud Disk and Smart Access usage.
473.6.3 Smart SyncTo use Smart Sync:1. Launch AiCloud, click Smart Sync > Go.2. Select ON to enable Smart Sync.3. Click Add new account. 4. Enter your ASUS WebStorage account password and select the directory that you want to sync with WebStorage.5. Click Apply.
484 Conguring the Advanced Settings4.1 Wireless4.1.1 GeneralThe General tab allows you to congure the basic wireless settings. To configure the basic wireless settings:1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Wireless > General tab.2. Select 2.4GHz or 5GHz as the frequency band for your wireless network.3. Assign a unique name containing up to 32 characters for your SSID (Service Set Identier) or network name to identify your wireless network. Wi-Fi devices can identify and connect to the wireless network via your assigned SSID. The SSIDs on the information banner are updated once new SSIDs are saved to the settings.NOTE: You can assign unique SSIDs for the 2.4 GHz and 5GHz frequency bands.
494. In the Hide SSID eld, select Yes to prevent wireless devices from detecting your SSID. When this function is enabled, you would need to enter the SSID manually on the wireless device to access the wireless network.5. Select any of these wireless mode options to determine the types of wireless devices that can connect to your wireless router:Auto: Select Auto to allow 802.11AC, 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b devices to connect to the wireless router.Legacy: Select Legacy to allow 802.11b/g/n devices to connect to the wireless router. Hardware that supports 802.11n natively, however, will only run at a maximum speed of 54Mbps. N only: Select N only to maximize wireless N performance. This setting prevents 802.11g and 802.11b devices from connecting to the wireless router.6. Select the operating channel for your wireless router. Select Auto to allow the wireless router to automatically select the channel that has the least amount of interference.7. Select any of these channel bandwidth to accommodate higher transmission speeds: 40MHz: Select this bandwidth to maximize the wireless throughput. 20MHz (default): Select this bandwidth if you encounter some issues with your wireless connection.8. Select any of these authentication methods:• Open System: This option provides no security.• Shared Key: You must use WEP encryption and enter at least one shared key.•••
50• WPA/WPA2 Personal/WPA Auto-Personal: This option provides strong security. You can use either WPA (with TKIP) or WPA2 (with AES). If you select this option, you must use TKIP + AES encryption and enter the WPA passphrase (network key).• WPA/WPA2 Enterprise/WPA Auto-Enterprise: This option provides very strong security. It is with integrated EAP server or an external RADIUS back-end authentication server.• Radius with 802.1xNOTE: Your wireless router supports the maximum transmission rate of 54Mbps when the Wireless Mode is set to Auto and encryption method is WEP or TKIP.9. Select any of these WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) Encryption options for the data transmitted over your wireless network:• O: Disables WEP encryption• 64-bit: Enables weak WEP encryption • 128-bit: Enables improved WEP encryption.10.When done, click Apply.
514.1.2 WPSWPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a wireless security standard that allows you to easily connect devices to a wireless network. You can congure the WPS function via the PIN code or WPS button. NOTE: Ensure that the devices support WPS.To enable WPS on your wireless network:1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Wireless > WPS tab. 2. In the Enable WPS eld, move the slider to ON.3. WPS uses 2.4GHz by default. If you want to change the frequency to 5GHz, turn OFF the WPS function, click Switch Frequency in the Current Frequency eld, and turn WPS ON again.
52Note: WPS supports authentication using Open System, WPA-Personal, and WPA2-Personal. WPS does not support a wireless network that uses a Shared Key, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, and RADIUS encryption method.3. In the WPS Method eld, select Push Button or Client PIN code. If you select Push Button, go to step 4. If you select Client PIN code, go to step 5.4. To set up WPS using the router’s WPS button, follow these steps:a. Click Start or press the WPS button found at the rear of the wireless router. b. Press the WPS button on your wireless device. This is normally identied by the WPS logo.Note: Check your wireless device or its user manual for the location of the WPS button.c. The wireless router will scan for any available WPS devices. If the wireless router does not nd any WPS devices, it will switch to standby mode.5. To set up WPS using the Client’s PIN code, follow these steps:a. Locate the WPS PIN code on your wireless device’s user manual or on the device itself. b. Key in the Client PIN code on the text box.c. Click Start to put your wireless router into WPS survey mode. The router’s LED indicators quickly ash three times until the WPS setup is completed.
534.1.3 BridgeBridge or WDS (Wireless Distribution System) allows your ASUS wireless router to connect to another wireless access point exclusively, preventing other wireless devices or stations to access your ASUS wireless router. It can also be considered as a wireless repeater where your ASUS wireless router communicates with another access point and other wireless devices. To set up the wireless bridge:1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Wireless > Bridge tab.2. Select the frequency band for the wireless bridge.3. In the AP Mode eld, select any of these options:• AP Only: Disables the Wireless Bridge function.• WDS Only: Enables the Wireless Bridge feature but prevents other wireless devices/stations from connecting to the router.
54• HYBRID: Enables the Wireless Bridge feature and allows other wireless devices/stations to connect to the router.NOTE: In Hybrid mode, wireless devices connected to the ASUS wireless router will only receive half the connection speed of the Access Point. 4. In the Connect to APs in list eld, click Yes if you want to connect to an Access Point listed in the Remote AP List.5. In the Control Channel eld, select the operating channel for the wireless bridge. Select Auto to allow the router to automatically select the channel with the least amount of interference.NOTE: Channel availability varies per country or region.6. On the Remote AP List, key in a MAC address and click the Add button to enter the MAC address of other available Access Points.NOTE: Any Access Point added to the list should be on the same Control Channel as the ASUS wireless router.7. Click Apply.
554.1.4 Wireless MAC FilterWireless MAC lter provides control over packets transmitted to a specied MAC (Media Access Control) address on your wireless network.To set up the Wireless MAC lter:1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter tab.2. In the Frequency eld, select the frequency band that you want to use for the Wireless MAC lter.3. In the MAC Filter Mode dropdown list, select either Accept or Reject.• Select Accept to allow devices in the MAC lter list to access to the wireless network.• Select Reject to prevent devices in the MAC lter list to access to the wireless network.4. On the MAC lter list, click the Add button and key in the MAC address of the wireless device.5. Click Apply.
564.1.5 RADIUS SettingRADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial In User Service) Setting provides an extra layer of security when you choose WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, or Radius with 802.1x as your Authentication Mode.To set up wireless RADIUS settings:1. Ensure that the wireless router’s authentication mode is set to WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, or Radius with 802.1x.NOTE: Please refer to section 4.1.1 General section for conguring your wireless router’s Authentication Mode.2. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Wireless > RADIUS Setting.3. Select the frequency band.4. In the Server IP Address eld, key in your RADIUS server’s IP Address.5. In the Connection Secret eld, assign the password to access your RADIUS server.6. Click Apply.
57In the Professional Settings screen, you can congure the following:• Frequency: Select the frequency band that the professional settings will be applied to.• Enable Radio: Select Yes to enable wireless networking. Select No to disable wireless networking.• Date to Enable Radio (weekdays): You can specify which days of the week wireless networking is enabled.• Time of Day to Enable Radio: You can specify a time range when wireless networking is enabled during the week.4.1.6 ProfessionalThe Professional screen provides advanced conguration options. NOTE: We recommend that you use the default values on this page.
58• Date to Enable Radio (weekend): You can specify which days of the weekend wireless networking is enabled.• Time of Day to Enable Radio: You can specify a time range when wireless networking is enabled during the weekend.• Set AP isolated: The Set AP isolated item prevents wireless devices on your network from communicating with each other. This feature is useful if many guests frequently join or leave your network. Select Yes to enable this feature or select No to disable.• Multicast rate (Mbps): Select the multicast transmission rate or click Disable to switch o simultaneous single transmission.• Preamble Type: Preamble Type denes the length of time that the router spent for CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check). CRC is a method of detecting errors during data transmission. Select Short for a busy wireless network with high network trac. Select Long if your wireless network is composed of older or legacy wireless devices.• RTS Threshold: Select a lower value for RTS (Request to Send) Threshold to improve wireless communication in a busy or noisy wireless network with high network trac and numerous wireless devices.• DTIM Interval: DTIM (Delivery Trac Indication Message) Interval or Data Beacon Rate is the time interval before a signal is sent to a wireless device in sleep mode indicating that a data packet is awaiting delivery. The default value is three milliseconds. • Beacon Interval: Beacon Interval is the time between one DTIM and the next. The default value is 100 milliseconds. Lower the Beacon Interval value for an unstable wireless connection or for roaming devices. • Enable TX Bursting: Enable TX Bursting improves transmission speed between the wireless router and 802.11g devices.
59• Wireless multicast forwarding: Select Enable to allow the wireless router to forward multicast trac to other wireless devices that support multicast. Select Disable to prevent the router from forwarding multicast transmissions.• Enable WMM APSD: Enable WMM APSD (Wi-Fi Multimedia Automatic Power Save Delivery) to improve power management between wireless devices. Select Disable to switch o WMM APSD.• TX Power adjustment: TX Power adjustment refers to the milliWatts (mW) needed to power the radio signal output of the wireless router. Enter a value between 0 to 100. NOTE: Increasing the TX Power adjustment values may aect the stability of the wireless network.4.2 LAN4.2.1 LAN IPThe LAN IP screen allows you to modify the LAN IP settings of your wireless router.NOTE: Any changes to the LAN IP address will be reected on your DHCP settings.
60To modify the LAN IP settings:1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > LAN > LAN IP tab.2. Modify the IP address and Subnet Mask.3. When done, click Apply.4.2.2 DHCP ServerYour wireless router uses DHCP to assign IP addresses automatically on your network. You can specify the IP address range and lease time for the clients on your network.To congure the DHCP server:1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > LAN > DHCP Server tab.2. In the Enable the DHCP Server eld, tick Yes.
613. In the Domain Name text box, enter a domain name for the wireless router.4. In the IP Pool Starting Address eld, key in the starting IP address.5. In the IP Pool Ending Address eld, key in the ending IP address.6. In the Lease Time eld, specify in seconds when an assigned IP address will expire. Once it reaches this time limit, the DHCP server will then assign a new IP address.NOTES:• We recommend that you use an IP address format of 192.168.1.xxx (where xxx can be any number between 2 and 254) when specifying an IP address range.• An IP Pool Starting Address should not be greater than the IP Pool Ending Address.7. In the DNS and Server Settings section, key in your DNS Server and WINS Server IP address if needed.8. Your wireless router can also manually assign IP addresses to devices on the network. On the Enable Manual Assignment eld, choose Yes to assign an IP address to specic MAC addresses on the network. Up to 32 MAC Addresses can be added to the DHCP list for manual assignment.
624.2.3 RouteIf your network makes use of more than one wireless router, you can congure a routing table to share the same Internet service.NOTE: We recommend that you do not change the default route settings unless you have advanced knowledge of routing tables. To congure the LAN Routing table:1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > LAN > Route tab. 2. On the Enable static routes eld, choose Yes.3. On the Static Route List, enter the network information of other access points or nodes. Click the Add or Delete button to add or remove a device on the list.4. Click Apply.
634.2.4 IPTVThe wireless router supports connection to IPTV services through an ISP or a LAN. The IPTV tab provides the conguration settings needed to set up IPTV, VoIP, multicasting, and UDP for your service. Contact your ISP for specic information regarding your service.
644.3 WAN4.3.1 Internet ConnectionThe Internet Connection screen allows you to congure the settings of various WAN connection types. To congure the WAN connection settings:1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > WAN > Internet Connection tab.2. Congure the following settings below. When done, click Apply.WAN Connection Type: Choose your Internet Service Provider type. The choices are Automatic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP or xed IP. Consult your ISP if the router is unable to obtain a valid IP address or if you are unsure the WAN connection type. Enable WAN: Select Yes to allow the router Internet access. Select No to disable Internet access.••
65Enable NAT: NAT (Network Address Translation) is a system where one public IP (WAN IP) is used to provide Internet access to network clients with a private IP address in a LAN. The private IP address of each network client is saved in a NAT table and is used to route incoming data packets. Enable UPnP: UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows several devices (such as routers, televisions, stereo systems, game consoles, and cellular phone), to be controlled via an IP-based network with or without a central control through a gateway. UPnP connects PCs of all form factors, providing a seamless network for remote conguration and data transfer. Using UPnP, a new network device is discovered automatically. Once connected to the network, devices can be remotely congured to support P2P applications, interactive gaming, video conferencing, and web or proxy servers. Unlike Port forwarding, which involves manually conguring port settings, UPnP automatically congures the router to accept incoming connections and direct requests to a specic PC on the local network. Connect to DNS Server: Allows this router to get the DNS IP address from the ISP automatically. A DNS is a host on the Internet that translates Internet names to numeric IP addresses. Authentication: This item may be specied by some ISPs. Check with your ISP and ll them in if required. Host Name: This eld allows you to provide a host name for your router. It is usually a special requirement from your ISP. If your ISP assigned a host name to your computer, enter the host name here.•••••
66 MAC Address: MAC (Media Access Control) address is a unique identier for your networking device. Some ISPs monitor the MAC address of networking devices that connect to their service and reject any unrecognized device that attempt to connect. To avoid connection issues due to an unregistered MAC address, you can:• Contact your ISP and update the MAC address associated with your ISP service.• Clone or change the MAC address of the ASUS wireless router to match the MAC address of the previous networking device recognized by the ISP. •
674.3.2 Port TriggerPort range triggering opens a predetermined incoming port for a limited period of time whenever a client on the local area network makes an outgoing connection to a specied port. Port triggering is used in the following scenarios: More than one local client needs port forwarding for the same application at a dierent time. An application requires specic incoming ports that are dierent from the outgoing ports.••To set up Port Trigger:1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > WAN > Port Trigger tab.2. Congure the following settings below. When done, click Apply.Enable Port Trigger: Choose Yes to enable Port Trigger. Well-Known Applications: Select popular games and web services to add to the Port Trigger List. Description: Enter a short name or description for the service.•••
68Trigger Port: Specify a trigger port to open the incoming port. Protocol: Select the protocol, TCP, or UDP. Incoming Port: Specify an incoming port to receive inbound data from the Internet. Protocol: Select the protocol, TCP, or UDP.NOTES:• When connecting to an IRC server, a client PC makes an outgoing connection using the trigger port range 66660-7000. The IRC server responds by verifying the username and creating a new connection to the client PC using an incoming port.• If Port Trigger is disabled, the router drops the connection because it is unable to determine which PC is requesting for IRC access. When Port Trigger is enabled, the router assigns an incoming port to receive the inbound data. This incoming port closes once a specic time period has elapsed because the router is unsure when the application has been terminated.• Port triggering only allows one client in the network to use a particular service and a specic incoming port at the same time.• You cannot use the same application to trigger a port in more than one PC at the same time. The router will only forward the port back to the last computer to send the router a request/trigger.••••
694.3.3 Virtual Server/Port ForwardingPort forwarding is a method to direct network trac from the Internet to a specic port or a specic range of ports to a device or number of devices on your local network. Setting up Port Forwarding on your router allows PCs outside the network to access specic services provided by a PC in your network.NOTE: When port forwarding is enabled, the ASUS router blocks unsolicited inbound trac from the Internet and only allows replies from outbound requests from the LAN. The network client does not have access to the Internet directly, and vice versa.To set up Port Forwarding:1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > WAN > Virtual Server / Port Forwarding tab.
702. Congure the following settings below. When done, click Apply. Enable Port Forwarding: Choose Yes to enable Port Forwarding. Famous Server List: Determine which type of service you want to access. Famous Game List: This item lists ports required for popular online games to work correctly. FTP Server Port: Avoid assigning the port range 20:21 for your FTP server as this would conict with the router’s native FTP server assignment. Service Name: Enter a service name. Port Range: If you want to specify a Port Range for clients on the same network, enter the Service Name, the Port Range (e.g. 10200:10300), the LAN IP address, and leave the Local Port empty. Port range accepts various formats such as Port Range (300:350), individual ports (566,789) or Mix (1015:1024,3021). NOTES:• When your network’s rewall is disabled and you set 80 as the HTTP server’s port range for your WAN setup, then your http server/web server would be in conict with the router’s web user interface.• A network makes use of ports in order to exchange data, with each port assigned a port number and a specic task. For example, port 80 is used for HTTP. A specic port can only be used by one application or service at a time. Hence, two PCs attempting to access data through the same port at the same time would fail. For example, you cannot set up Port Forwarding for port 100 for two PCs at the same time.••••••
71 Local IP: Key in the client’s LAN IP address. NOTE: Use a static IP address for the local client to make port forwarding work properly. Refer to section 4.2 LAN for information. Local Port: Enter a specic port to receive forwarded packets. Leave this eld blank if you want the incoming packets to be redirected to the specied port range. Protocol: Select the protocol. If you are unsure, select BOTH.To check if Port Forwarding has been congured successfully: Ensure that your server or application is set up and running. You will need a client outside your LAN but has Internet access (referred to as “Internet client”). This client should not be connected to the ASUS router. On the Internet client, use the router’s WAN IP to access the server. If port forwarding has been successful, you should be able to access the les or applications.Dierences between port trigger and port forwarding: Port triggering will work even without setting up a specic LAN IP address. Unlike port forwarding, which requires a static LAN IP address, port triggering allows dynamic port forwarding using the router. Predetermined port ranges are congured to accept incoming connections for a limited period of time. Port triggering allows multiple computers to run applications that would normally require manually forwarding the same ports to each PC on the network. Port triggering is more secure than port forwarding since the incoming ports are not open all the time. They are opened only when an application is making an outgoing connection through the trigger port.••••••••
724.3.4 DMZVirtual DMZ exposes one client to the Internet, allowing this client to receive all inbound packets directed to your Local Area Network. Inbound trac from the Internet is usually discarded and routed to a specic client only if port forwarding or a port trigger has been congured on the network. In a DMZ conguration, one network client receives all inbound packets. Setting up DMZ on a network is useful when you need incoming ports open or you want to host a domain, web, or e-mail server.Caution: Opening all the ports on a client to the Internet makes the network vulnerable to outside attacks. Please be aware of the security risks involved in using DMZ.To set up DMZ:1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > WAN > DMZ tab.2. Congure the setting below. When done, click Apply. IP address of Exposed Station: Key in the client’s LAN IP address that will provide the DMZ service and be exposed on the Internet. Ensure that the server client has a static IP address.To remove DMZ:1. Delete the client’s LAN IP address from the IP Address of Exposed Station text box.2. When done, click Apply.•
734.3.5 DDNSSetting up DDNS (Dynamic DNS) allows you to access the router from outside your network through the provided ASUS DDNS Service or another DDNS service.To set up DDNS:1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > WAN > DDNS tab.2. Congure the following settings below. When done, click Apply. Enable the DDNS Client: Enable DDNS to access the ASUS router via the DNS name rather than WAN IP address. Server and Host Name: Choose ASUS DDNS or other DDNS. If you want to use ASUS DDNS, ll in the Host Name in the format of xxx.asuscomm.com (xxx is your host name). If you want to use a dierent DDNS service, click FREE TRIAL and register online rst. Fill in the User Name or E-mail Address and Password or DDNS Key elds.•••
74 Enable wildcard: Enable wildcard if your DDNS service requires one.NOTES: DDNS service will not work under these conditions:• When the wireless router is using a private WAN IP address (192.168.x.x, 10.x.x.x, or 172.16.x.x), as indicated by a yellow text.• The router may be on a network that uses multiple NAT tables.4.3.6 NAT PassthroughNAT Passthrough allows a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection to pass through the router to the network clients. PPTP Passthrough, L2TP Passthrough, IPsec Passthrough and RTSP Passthrough are enabled by default.To enable / disable the NAT Passthrough settings, go to the Advanced Settings > WAN > NAT Passthrough tab. When done, click Apply.•
754.4 IPv6This wireless router supports IPv6 addressing, a system that supports more IP addresses. This standard is not yet widely available. Contact your ISP if your Internet service supports IPv6. To set up IPv6:1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > IPv6.2. Select your Connection Type. The conguration options vary depending on your selected connection type.3. Enter your IPv6 LAN and DNS settings.4. Click Apply.NOTE: Please refer to your ISP regarding specic IPv6 information for your Internet service.
764.5 VPN ServerVPN (Virtual Private Network) provides a secure communication to a remote computer or remote network using a public network such as the Internet.NOTE: Before setting up a VPN connection, you would need the IP address or domain name of the VPN server you are trying to access.To set up access to a VPN server:1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > VPN Server.2. On the Enable PPTP Server eld, select Yes.3. On the Network Place (Samba) Support eld, select Yes.4. Enter the user name and password for accessing the VPN server. Click the button.5. Click Apply.NOTE: For advanced VPN server settings, click the VPN Server tab to congure broadcast support, authentication, MPPE Encryption, and Client IP address range.
774.6 FirewallThe wireless router can serve as a hardware rewall for your network. NOTE: The Firewall feature is enabled by default.4.6.1 GeneralTo set up basic Firewall settings:1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Firewall > General tab.2. On the Enable Firewall eld, select Yes.3. On the Enable DoS protection, select Yes to protect your network from DoS (Denial of Service) attacks though this may aect your router’s performance. 4. You can also monitor packets exchanged between the LAN and WAN connection. On the Logged packets type, select Dropped, Accepted, or Both.5. Click Apply.4.6.2 URL FilterYou can specify keywords or web addresses to prevent access to specic URLs.NOTE: The URL Filter is based on a DNS query. If a network client has already accessed a website such as http://www.abcxxx.com, then the website will not be blocked (a DNS cache in the system stores previously visited websites). To resolve this issue, clear the DNS cache before setting up the URL Filter.
78To set up a URL lter:1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Firewall > URL Filter tab.2. On the Enable URL Filter eld, select Enabled.3. Enter a URL and click the button.4. Click Apply.4.6.3 Keyword lterKeyword lter blocks access to webpages containing specied keywords.To set up a keyword lter:1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Firewall > Keyword Filter tab.2. On the Enable Keyword Filter eld, select Enabled.
793. Enter a word or phrase and click the Add button.4. Click Apply.NOTES:• The Keyword Filter is based on a DNS query. If a network client has already accessed a website such as http://www.abcxxx.com, then the website will not be blocked (a DNS cache in the system stores previously visited websites). To resolve this issue, clear the DNS cache before setting up the Keyword Filter.• Web pages compressed using HTTP compression cannot be ltered. HTTPS pages also cannot be blocked using a keyword lter.4.6.4 Network Services FilterThe Network Services Filter blocks LAN to WAN packet exchanges and restricts network clients from accessing specic web services such as Telnet or FTP.
80To set up a Network Service lter:1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Firewall > Network Service Filter tab.2. On the Enable Network Services Filter eld, select Yes.3. Select the Filter table type. Black List blocks the specied network services. White List limits access to only the specied network services.4. Specify the day and time when the lters will be active. 5. To specify a Network Service to lter, enter the Source IP, Destination IP, Port Range, and Protocol. Click the button.6. Click Apply.
814.7 Administration4.7.1 Operation ModeThe Operation Mode page allows you to select the appropriate mode for your network.To set up the operating mode:1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Administration > Operation Mode tab.2. Select any of these operation modes:• Wireless router mode (default): In wireless router mode, the wireless router connects to the Internet and provides Internet access to available devices on its own local network. • Media Bridge: This setup requires two wireless routers. The second router serves as a media bridge where multiple devices such as Smart TVs and gaming consoles can be connected via ethernet. • Access Point mode: In this mode, the router creates a new wireless network on an exising network. 3. Click Apply.NOTE: The router will reboot when you change the modes.
824.7.2 SystemThe System page allows you to congure your wireless router settings.To set up the System settings:1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Administration > System tab.2. You can congure the following settings:• Change router login password: You can change the password and login name for the wireless router by entering a new name and password.• WPS button behavior: The physical WPS button on the wireless router can be used to activate WPS or switch o wireless networking. • Time Zone: Select the time zone for your network.• NTP Server: The wireless router can access a NTP (Network time Protocol) server in order to synchronize the time.• Enable Telnet: Click Yes to enable Telnet services on the network. Click No to disable Telnet.• Authentication Method: You can select HTTP, HTTPS, or both protocols to secure router access.• Enable Web Access from WAN: Select Yes to allow devices outside the network to access the wireless router GUI settings. Select No to to prevent access.• Only allow specic IP: Click Yes if you want to specify the IP addresses of devices that are allowed access to the wireless router GUI settings from WAN. • Client List: Enter the WAN IP addresses of networking devices allowed to access the wireless router settings. This list will be used if you clicked Yes in the Only allow specic IP item.3. Click Apply.
834.7.3 Firmware UpgradeNOTE: Download the latest rmware from the ASUS website at http://www.asus.comTo upgrade the rmware:1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Administration > Firmware Upgrade tab.2. In the New Firmware File eld, click Browse to locate the downloaded le.3. Click Upload. NOTES: • When the upgrade process is complete, wait for some time for the system to reboot. • If the upgrade process fails, the wireless router automatically enters rescue mode and the power LED indicator on the front panel starts ashing slowly. To recover or restore the system, refer to section 5.2 Firmware Restoration. 4.7.4 Restore/Save/Upload SettingTo restore/save/upload wireless router settings:1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Administration > Restore/Save/Upload Setting tab.2. Select the tasks that you want to do:• To restore to the default factory settings, click Restore, and click OK in the conrmation message.• To save the current system settings, click Save, navigate to the folder where you intend to save the le and click Save.• To restore from a saved system settings le, click Browse to locate your le, then click Upload.If issues occur, upload the latest rmware version and congure new settings. Do not restore the router to its default settings.
844.8 System LogSystem Log contains your recorded network activities.NOTE: System log resets when the router is rebooted or powered o.To view your system log:1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > System Log.2. You can view your network activities in any of these tabs:• General Log• DHCP Leases• Wireless Log• Port Forwarding• Routing Table
855 UtilitiesNOTES: • 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.• The utilities are not supported on MAC OS.5.1 Device DiscoveryDevice Discovery is an ASUS WLAN utility that detects an ASUS wireless router device, and allows you to congure the wireless networking settings.To launch the Device Discovery utility:• From your computer’s desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-AC56U Wireless 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.

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