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... 10 1.6 Router Setup 11 1.6.1 Wired connection 11 1.6.2 Wireless connection 12 2 Getting started 2.1 Logging into the Web GUI 14 2.2 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with Auto-detection 15 2.3 Connecting to your wireless network 18 3 Configuring the General settings 3.1 Using the Network Map 19 3.1.1 Setting up the wireless security settings 20 3.1.2 Managing your network clients 21 3.1.3 Monitoring your USB device 22 3.2 Creating a Guest Network 25 3.3 Using the Traffic Manager 27 3.3.1 Managing QoS (Quality of Service) Bandwidth..........27 3.3.2 Monitoring Traffic 30 3.4 Setting up...
... 10 1.6 Router Setup 11 1.6.1 Wired connection 11 1.6.2 Wireless connection 12 2 Getting started 2.1 Logging into the Web GUI 14 2.2 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with Auto-detection 15 2.3 Connecting to your wireless network 18 3 Configuring the General settings 3.1 Using the Network Map 19 3.1.1 Setting up the wireless security settings 20 3.1.2 Managing your network clients 21 3.1.3 Monitoring your USB device 22 3.2 Creating a Guest Network 25 3.3 Using the Traffic Manager 27 3.3.1 Managing QoS (Quality of Service) Bandwidth..........27 3.3.2 Monitoring Traffic 30 3.4 Setting up...
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...% 8 Using other adapters may damage the device. • Specifications: DC Power adapter Operating Temperature Operating Humidity DC Output: + 12V with your router to a power source. 10 LAN 1 ~ 4 ports Connect network cables into these ports to establish LAN connection. 11 WAN (Internet) port Connect a network cable into this port to establish WAN connection. 12 WPS button This button launches the WPS Wizard. 7 Reset button This button resets or restores the system to its factory default settings. 8 Power button Press this button to power on or off the system. 9 Power (DC-IN) port...
...% 8 Using other adapters may damage the device. • Specifications: DC Power adapter Operating Temperature Operating Humidity DC Output: + 12V with your router to a power source. 10 LAN 1 ~ 4 ports Connect network cables into these ports to establish LAN connection. 11 WAN (Internet) port Connect a network cable into this port to establish WAN connection. 12 WPS button This button launches the WPS Wizard. 7 Reset button This button resets or restores the system to its factory default settings. 8 Power button Press this button to power on or off the system. 9 Power (DC-IN) port...
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... not have built-in wireless capabilities, you may install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN adapter to your computer to connect to the network. • With its dual band technology, your network may or may not support 5GHz band. Refer to the device's manual for specifications. • The Ethernet RJ-45 cables that you to do Internet-related activities such as Internet surfing or reading...
... not have built-in wireless capabilities, you may install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN adapter to your computer to connect to the network. • With its dual band technology, your network may or may not support 5GHz band. Refer to the device's manual for specifications. • The Ethernet RJ-45 cables that you to do Internet-related activities such as Internet surfing or reading...
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Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to a power outlet. 1.6.2 Wireless connection 1 3 RT-AC58U Modem WAN Internet 2 Smart phone Tablet Laptop Printer 12 Insert your modem's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to your modem to a power outlet. 2. Ensure that the LAN LED is blinking. 3 Using another network cable, connect your wireless router's WAN port. 4. To set up your wireless router's LAN port. IMPORTANT! Insert your wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to your wireless router via wired connection: 1.
Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to a power outlet. 1.6.2 Wireless connection 1 3 RT-AC58U Modem WAN Internet 2 Smart phone Tablet Laptop Printer 12 Insert your modem's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to your modem to a power outlet. 2. Ensure that the LAN LED is blinking. 3 Using another network cable, connect your wireless router's WAN port. 4. To set up your wireless router's LAN port. IMPORTANT! Insert your wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to your wireless router via wired connection: 1.
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... wireless router via wireless connection: 1. Insert your modem's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to a power outlet. 2 Using the bundled network cable, connect your modem to a power outlet. 4. NOTES: • For details on your network, refer to the WLAN adapter's user manual. • To set up your wireless router's WAN port. 3. Install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN adapter on connecting to a wireless network, refer to the section Setting up the wireless security settings in Chapter 3 of this user manual. 13 To set...
... wireless router via wireless connection: 1. Insert your modem's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to a power outlet. 2 Using the bundled network cable, connect your modem to a power outlet. 4. NOTES: • For details on your network, refer to the WLAN adapter's user manual. • To set up your wireless router's WAN port. 3. Install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN adapter on connecting to a wireless network, refer to the section Setting up the wireless security settings in Chapter 3 of this user manual. 13 To set...
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... Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome. Top command buttons QIS - You can now use the Web GUI to the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) page automatically. 14 NOTE: The features may vary with an intuitive web graphical user interface (GUI) that allows you will be directed to configure various settings of your web browser, enter http://router.asus.com 2. On the login page, key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin...
... Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome. Top command buttons QIS - You can now use the Web GUI to the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) page automatically. 14 NOTE: The features may vary with an intuitive web graphical user interface (GUI) that allows you will be directed to configure various settings of your web browser, enter http://router.asus.com 2. On the login page, key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin...
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... Reset button on changing your wireless router's login username and password, refer to configure your wireless router's Web GUI to section 4.6.2 System. • The wireless router's login username and password is admin. The 2.4GHz/5GHz network name (SSID) and security key allows Wi-Fi devices to log in quickly setting up your 2.4GHz/5GHz network. 15 The wireless router's login username and password allows you in and connect to its factory default settings. Log into your wireless router's settings. For details on your wireless router to reset it to your Internet...
... Reset button on changing your wireless router's login username and password, refer to configure your wireless router's Web GUI to section 4.6.2 System. • The wireless router's login username and password is admin. The 2.4GHz/5GHz network name (SSID) and security key allows Wi-Fi devices to log in quickly setting up your 2.4GHz/5GHz network. 15 The wireless router's login username and password allows you in and connect to its factory default settings. Log into your wireless router's settings. For details on your wireless router to reset it to your Internet...
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Click Next to manual setting and manually configure your 2.4GHz and 5 GHz wireless connection. When done, click Finish. 17 Click Apply when done. 4. NOTES: • The auto-detection of your ISP connection type takes place when you configure the wireless router for your connection settings. 3. Your Internet and wireless settings are displayed. Assign the wireless network name (SSID) and security key for the first time or when your wireless router is reset to its default settings. • If...
Click Next to manual setting and manually configure your 2.4GHz and 5 GHz wireless connection. When done, click Finish. 17 Click Apply when done. 4. NOTES: • The auto-detection of your ISP connection type takes place when you configure the wireless router for your connection settings. 3. Your Internet and wireless settings are displayed. Assign the wireless network name (SSID) and security key for the first time or when your wireless router is reset to its default settings. • If...
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3.1.3 Monitoring your USB device The ASUS Wireless Router provides a USB port for connecting USB devices or USB printer to allow you need to plug a USB storage device, such as a USB hard disk or USB flash drive, to the USB port on the rear panel of your network. Refer to share files and printer with clients in your wireless router. NOTE: To use this feature, you to the Plug-n-Share Disk Support List at http://event.asus.com/networks/disksupport 22 Ensure that the USB storage device is formatted and partitioned properly.
3.1.3 Monitoring your USB device The ASUS Wireless Router provides a USB port for connecting USB devices or USB printer to allow you need to plug a USB storage device, such as a USB hard disk or USB flash drive, to the USB port on the rear panel of your network. Refer to share files and printer with clients in your wireless router. NOTE: To use this feature, you to the Plug-n-Share Disk Support List at http://event.asus.com/networks/disksupport 22 Ensure that the USB storage device is formatted and partitioned properly.
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... fill them in a LAN. Once connected to the network, devices can be remotely configured to allow the router Internet access. Unlike Port forwarding, which involves manually configuring port settings, UPnP automatically configures the router to accept incoming connections and direct requests to a specific PC on the Internet that translates Internet names to provide a host name for remote configuration and data transfer. If your ISP assigned a host name to get the DNS IP address from your computer...
... fill them in a LAN. Once connected to the network, devices can be remotely configured to allow the router Internet access. Unlike Port forwarding, which involves manually configuring port settings, UPnP automatically configures the router to accept incoming connections and direct requests to a specific PC on the Internet that translates Internet names to provide a host name for remote configuration and data transfer. If your ISP assigned a host name to get the DNS IP address from your computer...
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...). Configure the following settings below. Port range accepts various formats such as this would fail. When done, click Apply. • Enable Port Forwarding: Choose Yes to enable Port Forwarding. • Famous Server List: Determine which type of ports in conflict with the router's web user interface. • A network makes use of service you want to access data through the same port at a time. For example, port 80 is disabled and you want to access. • Famous Game List: This item lists ports...
...). Configure the following settings below. Port range accepts various formats such as this would fail. When done, click Apply. • Enable Port Forwarding: Choose Yes to enable Port Forwarding. • Famous Server List: Determine which type of ports in conflict with the router's web user interface. • A network makes use of service you want to access data through the same port at a time. For example, port 80 is disabled and you want to access. • Famous Game List: This item lists ports...
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... your server or application is set up a specific LAN IP address. Predetermined port ranges are unsure, select BOTH. This client should be redirected to accept incoming connections for the local client to access the server. • Local IP: Key in the client's LAN IP address. NOTE: Use a static IP address for a limited period of time. To check if Port Forwarding has been configured successfully: • Ensure that would normally require manually forwarding the same ports to as "Internet client").
... your server or application is set up a specific LAN IP address. Predetermined port ranges are unsure, select BOTH. This client should be redirected to accept incoming connections for the local client to access the server. • Local IP: Key in the client's LAN IP address. NOTE: Use a static IP address for a limited period of time. To check if Port Forwarding has been configured successfully: • Ensure that would normally require manually forwarding the same ports to as "Internet client").
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... not be blocked (a DNS cache in the system stores previously visited websites). On the Enable DoS protection, select Yes to protect your network from DoS (Denial of Service) attacks though this issue, clear the DNS cache before setting up basic Firewall settings: 1. Click Apply. 4.5.2 URL Filter You can also monitor packets exchanged between the LAN and WAN connection. From the navigation panel, go to specific URLs.
... not be blocked (a DNS cache in the system stores previously visited websites). On the Enable DoS protection, select Yes to protect your network from DoS (Denial of Service) attacks though this issue, clear the DNS cache before setting up basic Firewall settings: 1. Click Apply. 4.5.2 URL Filter You can also monitor packets exchanged between the LAN and WAN connection. From the navigation panel, go to specific URLs.
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... both protocols to secure router access. • Enable Web Access 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 order to synchronize the time. • Enable Telnet: Click Yes to enable Telnet services on the network. 4.6.2 System The System page allows you to configure your network. • NTP Server: The wireless router can access a NTP (Network time Protocol) server in the Only allow devices outside the network to access the wireless router GUI settings...
... both protocols to secure router access. • Enable Web Access 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 order to synchronize the time. • Enable Telnet: Click Yes to enable Telnet services on the network. 4.6.2 System The System page allows you to configure your network. • NTP Server: The wireless router can access a NTP (Network time Protocol) server in the Only allow devices outside the network to access the wireless router GUI settings...
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... restore the system, refer to section 5.2 Firmware Restoration. 4.6.4 Restore/Save/Upload Setting To restore/save the file and click Save. • To restore from the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com To upgrade the firmware: 1. Do not restore the router to reboot. • If the upgrade process fails, the wireless router automatically enters rescue mode and the power LED indicator on the front panel starts flashing slowly. If issues occur, upload the latest firmware version and configure new settings...
... restore the system, refer to section 5.2 Firmware Restoration. 4.6.4 Restore/Save/Upload Setting To restore/save the file and click Save. • To restore from the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com To upgrade the firmware: 1. Do not restore the router to reboot. • If the upgrade process fails, the wireless router automatically enters rescue mode and the power LED indicator on the front panel starts flashing slowly. If issues occur, upload the latest firmware version and configure new settings...
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Click Download Now! This allows your wireless router's USB port and set up the print server. 5.3 Setting up your printer server 5.3.1 ASUS EZ Printer Sharing ASUS EZ Printing Sharing utility allows you to connect a USB printer to your network clients to print and scan files wirelessly. To set up the EZ Printer sharing mode: 1. NOTE: The print server function is supported on Windows® XP, Windows® Vista, and Windows® 7. From the navigation panel, go to download the network printer utility. 82 to General > USB Application > Network Printer Server. 2.
Click Download Now! This allows your wireless router's USB port and set up the print server. 5.3 Setting up your printer server 5.3.1 ASUS EZ Printer Sharing ASUS EZ Printing Sharing utility allows you to connect a USB printer to your network clients to print and scan files wirelessly. To set up the EZ Printer sharing mode: 1. NOTE: The print server function is supported on Windows® XP, Windows® Vista, and Windows® 7. From the navigation panel, go to download the network printer utility. 82 to General > USB Application > Network Printer Server. 2.
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Click Finish to finish. Wait a few minutes for the initial setup to complete the installation. 84 Click Next. 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your hardware, then click Next. 5. 4.
Click Finish to finish. Wait a few minutes for the initial setup to complete the installation. 84 Click Next. 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your hardware, then click Next. 5. 4.
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7. If your printer is not in the list, click Have Disk to finish setting up the standard TCP/IP port. 8. Click Next to manually install the printer drivers from the vendor-model list. Install the printer driver from a CD-ROM or file. 89
7. If your printer is not in the list, click Have Disk to finish setting up the standard TCP/IP port. 8. Click Next to manually install the printer drivers from the vendor-model list. Install the printer driver from a CD-ROM or file. 89
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... the latest version. 1. Go to locate the firmware file. 4. If the latest firmware is available. 2. From the Firmware Upgrade page, click Browse to Advanced Settings > Administration > Firmware Upgrade tab. Click Check to download the latest firmware. 3. 6 Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions for further solutions. If you encounter problems that are not mentioned in this chapter, visit the ASUS support site at http://www.asus.com/Networks/Wireless_Routers/ to...
... the latest version. 1. Go to locate the firmware file. 4. If the latest firmware is available. 2. From the Firmware Upgrade page, click Browse to Advanced Settings > Administration > Firmware Upgrade tab. Click Check to download the latest firmware. 3. 6 Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions for further solutions. If you encounter problems that are not mentioned in this chapter, visit the ASUS support site at http://www.asus.com/Networks/Wireless_Routers/ to...
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... network's IP address and gateway address. • Check the status indicators on the wireless router is still no Internet access, try to use the Firmware Restoration utility. 98 The following are plugged properly. Launch the web GUI, go to the default settings. If the WAN LED on the ADSL modem and the wireless router. You forgot the SSID (network name) or network password • Setup a new SSID and encryption key via a wired connection (Ethernet cable). The default login account and password are both "admin...
... network's IP address and gateway address. • Check the status indicators on the wireless router is still no Internet access, try to use the Firmware Restoration utility. 98 The following are plugged properly. Launch the web GUI, go to the default settings. If the WAN LED on the ADSL modem and the wireless router. You forgot the SSID (network name) or network password • Setup a new SSID and encryption key via a wired connection (Ethernet cable). The default login account and password are both "admin...