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1

Getting to know your wireless

router

NOTES:

•

If any of the items are damaged or missing, contact ASUS for

technical inquiries and support, Refer to the ASUS Support Hotline

list at the back of this user manual.

•

Keep the original packaging material in case you would need future

warranty services such as repair or replacement.

RT-AC56U Wireless Router

Network cable (RJ-45)

Power adapter

Quick Start Guide

Support CD (

Manual, utility software

)

Warranty card

Stand

1.1

Welcome!

Thank

you for purchasing an ASUS RT-AC56U Wireless Router!

The ultra-thin and stylish RT-AC56U features a 2.4GHz and 5GHz

dual bands for an unmatched concurrent wireless HD streaming;

SMB server, UPnP AV server, and FTP server for 24/7 file sharing;

a capability to handle 300,000 sessions; and the ASUS Green

Network Technology, which provides up to 70% power-saving

solution.

1.2

Package contents

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1.3

Your wireless router

USB 3.0 / 2.0 LED

Off

: No power or no physical connection.

On

: Has physical connection to USB 3.0 / 2.0 devices.

LAN LED

Off

: No power or no physical connection.

On

: Has physical connection to a local area network (LAN).

WAN LED

Off

: No power or no physical connection.

On

: Has physical connection to a wide area network (WAN).

2.4GHz LED / 5GHz LED

Off

: No 2.4GHz or 5GHz signal.

On

: Wireless system is ready.

Flashing

: Transmitting or receiving data via wireless connection.

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NOTES:

•

Use only the adapter that came with your package. Using other

adapters may damage the device.

•

Specifications:

DC Power adapter

DC Output: +19V with max 1.58A current;

Operating

Temperature

0~40

o

C

Storage

0~70

o

C

Operating Humidity

50~90%

Storage

20~90%

Power LED

Off

: No power.

On

: Device is ready.

Flashing slow

: Rescue mode

Flashing quick

: WPS is processing.

WPS button

This button launches the WPS Wizard.

WI-FI On/Off button

Press this button to turn on /off the Wi-Fi connection

LAN 1 ~ 4 ports

Connect network cables into these ports to establish LAN connection.

WAN (Internet) port

Connect a network cable into this port to establish WAN connection.

USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports

Insert USB 3.0 / 2.0 devices such as USB hard disks or USB flash drives into these ports.

Insert your iPad’s USB cable into one of these ports to charge your iPad.

Reset button

This button resets or restores the system to its factory default settings.

Power (DC-IN) port

Insert the bundled AC adapter into this port and connect your router to a power source.

Power button

Press this button to power on or off the stystem.

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1.4

Positioning your router

For the best wireless signal transmission between the wireless

router and the network devices connected to it, ensure that you:

•

Place the wireless router in a centralized area for a maximum

wireless coverage for the network devices.

•

Keep the device away from metal obstructions and away from

direct sunlight.

•

Keep the device away from ±02.11g or 20MHz only Wi-Fi

devices, 2.4GHz computer peripherals, Bluetooth devices,

cordless phones, transformers, heavy-duty motors, fluorescent

lights, microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other industrial

equipment to prevent signal interference or loss.

•

Always update to the latest firmware. Visit the ASUS website at

to get the latest firmware updates.

•

To ensure the best wireless signal, orient the three detachable

antennas as shown in the drawing below.

•

For optimum performance, please switch on the cooling

system.

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1.5

Setup Requirements

To set up your wireless network, you need a computer that meets

the following system requirements:

• Ethernet RJ-45 (LAN) port (10Base-T/100Base-TX/

1000BaseTX)

• IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac wireless capability

• An installed TCP/IP service

• Web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or

Google Chrome

NOTES:

•

If your computer does not have built-in wireless capabilities, you may

install an IEEE ±02.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN adapter to your computer to

connect to the network.

•

With its dual band technology, your wireless router supports

2.4GHz

and 5GHz wireless signals simultaneously. This allows you to do

Internet-related activities such as Internet surfing or reading/writing

e-mail messages using the 2.4GHz band while simultaneously

streaming high-definition audio/video files such as movies or music

using the 5GHz band.

•

If you are using only one computer with single band

IEEE ±02.11b/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 ±02.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN adapter, you will be able to use the

2.4GHz or 5GHz band.

•

If you are using two computers with both

IEEE ±02.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN adapters, you will be able to use both

2.4GHz and 5GHz bands simultaneously.

•

The Ethernet RJ-45 cables that will be used to connect the network

devices should not exceed 100 meters.