ASUS Black Diamond Dual Band Wireless-N 600 Router (RT-N56U)

AS Black Diamond Dual Band Wireless-N 600 Router (RT-N56U)

Modern Design. Exceptional Speed. Versatile Innovation. Impossibly thin with a glossy black patterned finish the ASUS dual band gigabit wireless-N RT-N56U router truly cuts the edge of innovation with powerful features that deliver the latest in networking capabilities. Equipped with exceptional hardware Network Address Translation (NAT) this one-of-a-kind router delivers up to 1000Mbps throughput that’s up to five times faster than conventional gigabit routers.1 The RT-N56U is like having two routers in one. Dual band transmissions enable both 2.4GHz and 5GHz spectrums simultaneously to give you faster more secure connections. And with up to 300 000 sessions—20 times the amount of convetional routers—you have sufficient headroom for additional clients and devices without buying an additional router. The RT-N56U also provides users with incredible versatility. Plugging in a USB All-in-One printer enables easy sharing between printer and scanner functions for all networked PCs. Download Master BitTorrent client shifts download duties from the PC directly to the router-attached storage via the two onboard USB ports. For even more convenience ASUS AiDisk transforms a connected USB device into an FTP server for remote transfers. The RT-N56U was designed with ease-of use in mind. With a CD-free plug-and-play setup the RT-N56U gets you up and running to let you effortlessly optimize bandwidth for gaming video calls downloading or whatever else you choose. Whether you use it as a print server BitTorrent hub FTP storage or ultra-fast Wireless N router the RT-N56U adapts to your networking needs as a cross-functional network device.Key Features2.4GHz and 5GHz dual band transmissionsenable faster more secure high-speed connections (Learn more)True gigabit throughputdelivers up to five times faster speeds than conventional routers1(Learn more)Up to 300 000 sessions to Internet clientsfor more stable high-speed connectionsEZ User Interface (EZ UI) with a simple 3-step setupgets you up and running within minutes (Learn more)EZ Quality of Service (EZQoS) Bandwidth Management givesyou a simple way to optimize Internet speeds for gaming browsing file sharing and VoIP/ media streaming (Learn more)Built-in printer serverfor sharing All-in-One USB printers within your home or office (Learn more)AiDiskis your personal FTP server that you can access anywhere you have the Internet (Learn more)Download Masterlets you download from the Bit Torrent site to the connected USB storage device directly thru the router without having to leave your PC on (Learn more)Ai Radarautomatically detects the location of clients and pin-points the signal to the client for effective and efficient transmissions (Learn more)Learn MoreFaster Transfers. Wider Coverage.View larger Experience true gigabit networkspeeds that’s up to five times faster throughput than conenvtional routers.1 Enjoy accelerated transfers fluid streaming and snappy surfing. The RT-N56U not only delivers up to 14 times faster Internet and up to 6 times wider range compared to previous generation routers1 but it also has dual band support on both 2.4GHz and 5GHz transmission spectrums for faster more secure connections. And where other routers fail to connect when placed far away the RT-N56U router gives you the wireless freedom to roam even further and enjoy high-speed networking nearly anywhere in your home or office. Get bandwidth on demand with EZ Quality of Service (EZQoS). EZQoS dynamically sets Internet bandwidth priority for browsing online games Internet applications (such as BitTorrent) and voice/video streaming. The EZQoS is simplified for ease of use—just click on the image you want to set and it adjusts instantly. Ai Radar automatically detects the location of clients and pin-points the signal to the client for solid transmissions and enhanced signal coverage.Easy Quick Setup in a User-Friendly InterfaceView largerThe RT-N56U features EZ UI a simplified user interface for quick setup access to Internet-enhancing utilities and a helpful troubleshoot guide that users at all levels will appreciate.Quick 3-Step Internet Setup The moment you connect the RT-N56U you will automatically be guided through an easy 3-step manual-free setup. 1. Plug the router in your network and wall socket 2. Complete the installation wizard 3. Open your favorite browser and start surfingYour Entire Network in One PictureView larger Within the EZ UI you can see your entire network all at once with real-time status updates for each connection. This simplified network map makes it easy to check for any issues with connections to other PCs or printers and manage your network settings.Your Personal All-in-One Print ServerView larger Print scan and share directly from connected USB printer scanners and storage devices via the USB port. With the wireless printer server function built into the RT-N56U you can centralize your printing and scanning for your entire home or office network into one location. For a current printer support list please clickhere.The Ultra Versatile Download MasterView larger The RT-N56U router sets itself apart from ordinary routers by offering BitTorrent and FTP server functionality.BitTorrent Share your movies music games and other files. The included Download Master application utilizes the BitTorrent P2P protocol to download and seed Torrents to and from the connected USB storage device. What’s more you can shut off your PC after setting up a torrent file to continue the download PC-free. Download Master also lets you customize how you choose to share with custom bandwidth allocation when seeding.FTPCreate your own personal FTP Server with ASUS AiDisk located within the EZ UI and upload or download files from the connected USB storage device to any Internet-accessible PCs. Perfect when you forget documents at home or when sharing large files FTP access grants you the ability to safely secure and access your treasured data through your router. This feature can also work without having to leave your PC on.What's in the BoxRT-N56U routerEthernet CableApplication CDPower Adapter (12V 1.25A)Quick Starter GuideSetup GuideWarranty Information CardSpecificationsLAN Ports:WAN: 1 x RJ45 for 10/100/1000 Base T; LAN: 4 x RJ45 for 10/100/1000 Base T; Support Ethernet and 802.3 with max bit rate 10/100/1000Mbps and auto cross-over function (MDI-X)Antenna: 2 x internal PCB antenna for 2.4G application with peak gain = 3.8dBi/ 3 x internal PCB antenna for 5G application with peak gain = 5.1dBiUSB:2 x USB 2.0 portsPower Adapter:AC input: 100V ~ 240V (50~60Hz)/ DC output: 19V/ 1.58A or 12V / 2ASize:6.77 x 5.71 x 2.36 –inchesWeight:0.7 lbs.Wired Performance:Wan to LAN; up to 910Mbps LAN to LAN; 1GbpsOperating Frequency: 2.4GHz ~ 5GHzData Range: 802.11n: up to 300Mbps ; 802.11a/g: up to 54Mbps; 802.11b: up to 11MbpsOutput Power: a/n mode: 14~15dBm @ EVM -28dB; g/n mode: 18~19dBm @ EVM -28dB; b mode: 20~21dBm @ EVMEncryption:Supports 64/128-bit WEP; WPA-PSK WPA2-PSK; WPA-Enterprise WPA2-Enterprise; WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)Authentication:Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WP & PIN)Management:QoS (Quality of Service): Allow multiple network activites (FTP Game P2P) to work smoothly at the same time; DHCP Server: Supports up to 253 IP addresses; changeable DHCP lease time IP pool domain name; Static mapped IP; Web-based administration: Support IE 5.5 or later FireFox 2.0.0.1 or later; Managed from LAN and Internet; Password Setting; System Event Log; Firmware Upgrade: Web Interface Boot loader; Save/ Restore Configuration FileNetwork Protocol:Automatic IP Static IP PPPoE (MPPE supported) PPTP L2TPSecurity:Firewall: NAT and SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) intrusion detection including logging; Logging: dropped packet security event Syslog; Filtering: Port IP packet URL keyword MAC address © 2010 ASUS Computer International. All specifications and terms are subject to change without notice. Please check with your supplier for exact offers on selected models. Products may not be available in all markets. Product may not be exactly as shown in photos. (1) Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g and draft 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors including volume of network traffic buildings materials and construction and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. Wireless range and speed rates are relative performance measurements based on the wireless range and speed rates of a standard Wireless G product. 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