Asus RT-N66R Dark Knight User Manual

RT-N66R Dark Knight
Gigabit Router
Dual Band Wireless-N900
The ultra-thin and stylish RT-N66R 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.
User Guide

Asus RT-N66R Dark Knight Specifications

General

Wireless Standard	IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
Frequency Band	2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
LAN Ports	4 x Gigabit Ethernet
WAN Ports	1 x Gigabit Ethernet
USB Ports	2 x USB 2.0
RAM	256 MB
Flash Memory	32 MB
Weight	450 g
Humidity	10% to 90% non-condensing
Antennas	3 x external antennas
Processor	600 MHz
Security	WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, WPS support
VPN Support	PPTP, L2TP
Dimensions	207 x 148.8 x 35.5 mm
Operating Temperature	0 °C to 40 °C
Storage Temperature	-20 ~ 60 °C

Summary

Creating Your Network

Router Placement for Optimal Signal

Guidelines for positioning the wireless router to ensure the best signal transmission and coverage for network devices.

System Requirements for Network Setup

Wireless Router Setup Procedures

Guides through the initial setup process for the wireless router, covering wired and wireless connections, and mounting.

Pre-Configuration Steps

Configuring via the Web GUI

Logging into the Web GUI

Steps to access the router's web-based graphical user interface for configuration using a web browser.

Setting Up the Internet Connection

Guides through setting up the internet connection, including using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) wizard.

Setting Up Wireless Security

Instructions to protect your wireless network from unauthorized access by configuring security settings like SSID and encryption.

Creating a Guest Network

Configuring Advanced Settings

Setting Up the DHCP Server

Enabling the DHCP server function to automatically assign IP addresses, DNS server, and default gateway IP to network clients.

Upgrading Router Firmware

Instructions on how to download the latest firmware from the ASUS website and upload it to the router.

Managing Router Settings (Save/Restore)

Setting Up a Network Printer

Using Utilities

Device Discovery Utility

Firmware Restoration Utility

Procedure for restoring router firmware when it fails during an upgrade process by using the rescue mode.

Troubleshooting and FAQs

General Troubleshooting Steps