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... modem router 9 1.5 Setup Requirements 10 1.6 xDSL Modem 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 13 2.2 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) Wizard with Auto-detection.14 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...
... modem router 9 1.5 Setup Requirements 10 1.6 xDSL Modem 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 13 2.2 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) Wizard with Auto-detection.14 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...
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... VDSL/ADSL Wireless Modem Router Network cable (RJ-45 cable) Support CD (Manual, utility software) Splitter (varies with region) Power adapter Quick Start Guide DSL/phone cable (RJ-11 cable) Warranty card NOTES: • If any of the items are damaged or missing, contact ASUS for technical inquiries and support. operates as repair or replacement. 6 These features make this user manual. • Keep the original packaging material in case you for purchasing an ASUS DSL-AC55U Wireless VDSL/ ADSL Modem Router! Refer to...
... VDSL/ADSL Wireless Modem Router Network cable (RJ-45 cable) Support CD (Manual, utility software) Splitter (varies with region) Power adapter Quick Start Guide DSL/phone cable (RJ-11 cable) Warranty card NOTES: • If any of the items are damaged or missing, contact ASUS for technical inquiries and support. operates as repair or replacement. 6 These features make this user manual. • Keep the original packaging material in case you for purchasing an ASUS DSL-AC55U Wireless VDSL/ ADSL Modem Router! Refer to...
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... factory default settings. Reset button This button resets or restores the system to a telephone outlet via an RJ-11 cable. USB 2.0 port Insert USB 2.0 devices such as USB hard disks or USB flash drives into this button to power on /off mode: 0.21W • Power consumption in network standby mode: 4.21W • The average power consumption is determined at room temperatures with the following load: DC Power adapter Operating Temperature Operating Humidity DC Output: + 12V with your router to a power...
... factory default settings. Reset button This button resets or restores the system to a telephone outlet via an RJ-11 cable. USB 2.0 port Insert USB 2.0 devices such as USB hard disks or USB flash drives into this button to power on /off mode: 0.21W • Power consumption in network standby mode: 4.21W • The average power consumption is determined at room temperatures with the following load: DC Power adapter Operating Temperature Operating Humidity DC Output: + 12V with your router to a power...
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1.5 Setup Requirements To set up your wireless network, you need a computer that will be used to use the 2.4GHz band. • If you are using only one computer with a dual band IEEE 802.11a/ b/g/n/ac WLAN adapter, you will be able to connect the network devices should not exceed 100 meters. 10 This allows you to browse the Internet or access e-mail messages using two computers with both IEEE...
1.5 Setup Requirements To set up your wireless network, you need a computer that will be used to use the 2.4GHz band. • If you are using only one computer with a dual band IEEE 802.11a/ b/g/n/ac WLAN adapter, you will be able to connect the network devices should not exceed 100 meters. 10 This allows you to browse the Internet or access e-mail messages using two computers with both IEEE...
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DSL E-WAN WPS Wi-Fi on your splitter. 3. Using a network cable, connect your computer to your xDSL modem router via wired connection: 1. IMPORTANT! 1.6 xDSL Modem Router Setup IMPORTANT! • Use a wired connection when setting up your xDSL modem router to avoid possible setup problems. • Before setting up your ASUS xDSL modem router, do the following: • If you are replacing an existing xDSL modem router, disconnect it from your xDSL modem router's power adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to boot...
DSL E-WAN WPS Wi-Fi on your splitter. 3. Using a network cable, connect your computer to your xDSL modem router via wired connection: 1. IMPORTANT! 1.6 xDSL Modem Router Setup IMPORTANT! • Use a wired connection when setting up your xDSL modem router to avoid possible setup problems. • Before setting up your ASUS xDSL modem router, do the following: • If you are replacing an existing xDSL modem router, disconnect it from your xDSL modem router's power adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to boot...
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... section Setting up the wireless security settings in Chapter 3 of your xDSL modem router's power adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to a power outlet. 2. NOTES: • For details on /off Wall power outlet Power DSL Phone Splitter Wall telephone outlet To set up the security settings for your computer. 1.6.2 Wireless connection Computer DSL E-WAN WPS Wi-Fi on connecting to a wireless network, refer to the WLAN adapter's user manual. • To set up your xDSL modem router via wireless connection: 1.
... section Setting up the wireless security settings in Chapter 3 of your xDSL modem router's power adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to a power outlet. 2. NOTES: • For details on /off Wall power outlet Power DSL Phone Splitter Wall telephone outlet To set up the security settings for your computer. 1.6.2 Wireless connection Computer DSL E-WAN WPS Wi-Fi on connecting to a wireless network, refer to the WLAN adapter's user manual. • To set up your xDSL modem router via wireless connection: 1.
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... modem router's login username and password allows you in Chapter 5 of this user manual. The QIS page launches automatically. For details on your wireless network. 14 Log into your xDSL modem router's Web GUI to your xDSL modem router to reset it to the section Firmware Restoration in quickly setting up your xDSL modem router's Web GUI is admin. 2.2 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) Wizard with auto-detection: 1. NOTE: When setting the Internet connection for your Internet connection. To use QIS with Auto-detection The Quick Internet Setup...
... modem router's login username and password allows you in Chapter 5 of this user manual. The QIS page launches automatically. For details on your wireless network. 14 Log into your xDSL modem router's Web GUI to your xDSL modem router to reset it to the section Firmware Restoration in quickly setting up your xDSL modem router's Web GUI is admin. 2.2 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) Wizard with auto-detection: 1. NOTE: When setting the Internet connection for your Internet connection. To use QIS with Auto-detection The Quick Internet Setup...
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... ISP connection type takes place when you want to configure DSL-AC55U as a wireless router, refer to its default settings. • By default, the QIS Wizard is for the first time or when your device is reset to the section Internet Connection in the Internet account information from your ISP to configure the Internet connection. Your xDSL modem router automatically configures the DSL Annex mode, Internet connection type, and VPI/VCI value and encapsulation modes. Key in Chapter 4 of your Internet Service Provider...
... ISP connection type takes place when you want to configure DSL-AC55U as a wireless router, refer to its default settings. • By default, the QIS Wizard is for the first time or when your device is reset to the section Internet Connection in the Internet account information from your ISP to configure the Internet connection. Your xDSL modem router automatically configures the DSL Annex mode, Internet connection type, and VPI/VCI value and encapsulation modes. Key in Chapter 4 of your Internet Service Provider...
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NOTES: • Annex A or Annex B mode has multiple modes: Annex A/I /J/L/M mode and completes the DSL line setting. • If you want to configure your ASUS xDSL modem router to a specific Annex mode, refer to manually configure your connection settings: a) Select the Annex mode that your DSL service uses. If your Internet connection type, follow the steps below to the section DSL Setting in Chapter 4 of this user guide. 16 3. If QIS failed to detect your ISP DSLAM offers both Annex A and Annex M mode, QIS automatically set the Annex mode to Annex A/I /J/L/M or Annex B/J.
NOTES: • Annex A or Annex B mode has multiple modes: Annex A/I /J/L/M mode and completes the DSL line setting. • If you want to configure your ASUS xDSL modem router to a specific Annex mode, refer to manually configure your connection settings: a) Select the Annex mode that your DSL service uses. If your Internet connection type, follow the steps below to the section DSL Setting in Chapter 4 of this user guide. 16 3. If QIS failed to detect your ISP DSLAM offers both Annex A and Annex M mode, QIS automatically set the Annex mode to Annex A/I /J/L/M or Annex B/J.
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... network icon in the network security key for your computer establishes connection to the wireless network successfully. The connection status is displayed and the network icon displays the connected status. 18 Wait while your network. d) A summary page appears to show the current settings for a secured wireless network, then click OK. 4. Click Next to save your network settings and go to the Network Map page. 2.3 Connecting to your wireless network After setting up your xDSL modem router...
... network icon in the network security key for your computer establishes connection to the wireless network successfully. The connection status is displayed and the network icon displays the connected status. 18 Wait while your network. d) A summary page appears to show the current settings for a secured wireless network, then click OK. 4. Click Next to save your network settings and go to the Network Map page. 2.3 Connecting to your wireless network After setting up your xDSL modem router...
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... 3.5.2 Using Servers Center in this user manual. • The xDSL modem router works with most USB HDDs/Flash disks (up an FTP server for Internet file sharing. From the navigation panel, go to USB Application > Network Printer Server, click Download Now!, then select Use LPR protocol for sharing. • For the list of printers that your USB device: 1. To install the utility on Windows®XP/Vista/7/8/8.1. To monitor your xDSL modem router supports, visit http://event.asus...
... 3.5.2 Using Servers Center in this user manual. • The xDSL modem router works with most USB HDDs/Flash disks (up an FTP server for Internet file sharing. From the navigation panel, go to USB Application > Network Printer Server, click Download Now!, then select Use LPR protocol for sharing. • For the list of printers that your USB device: 1. To install the utility on Windows®XP/Vista/7/8/8.1. To monitor your xDSL modem router supports, visit http://event.asus...
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b) Enter IP addresses within one subnet or within a range, such as "95". On the user-defined QoS rules page, there are four default online service types - NOTES • To fill in transmission order (e.g. 12:34:56:aa:bc:ef) NOTES: • For source or destination port range, you can either: a) Enter a specific port, such as "103:315", ">100", or " 4. web surf, HTTPS and file transfers...
b) Enter IP addresses within one subnet or within a range, such as "95". On the user-defined QoS rules page, there are four default online service types - NOTES • To fill in transmission order (e.g. 12:34:56:aa:bc:ef) NOTES: • For source or destination port range, you can either: a) Enter a specific port, such as "103:315", ">100", or " 4. web surf, HTTPS and file transfers...
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... User Service) Setting provides an extra layer of security when you choose WPAEnterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, or Radius with 802.1x. Click Apply. 53 To set to Advanced Settings > Wireless > RADIUS Setting. 3. Ensure that the xDSL modem router's authentication mode is set up wireless RADIUS settings: 1. In the Server IP Address field, key in your Authentication Mode. In the Connection Secret field, assign the password to section 4.1.1 General for configuring your RADIUS server. 6. NOTE: Please refer...
... User Service) Setting provides an extra layer of security when you choose WPAEnterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, or Radius with 802.1x. Click Apply. 53 To set to Advanced Settings > Wireless > RADIUS Setting. 3. Ensure that the xDSL modem router's authentication mode is set up wireless RADIUS settings: 1. In the Server IP Address field, key in your Authentication Mode. In the Connection Secret field, assign the password to section 4.1.1 General for configuring your RADIUS server. 6. NOTE: Please refer...
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... changes to the LAN IP address will be reflected on your xDSL modem router. Modify the IP address and Subnet Mask. 3. NOTE: Increasing the TX Power adjustment values may affect the stability of the wireless network. 4.2 LAN 4.2.1 LAN IP The LAN IP screen allows you to modify the LAN IP settings of the xDSL modem router. From the navigation panel, go to power the radio signal output of your DHCP settings. • Enable...
... changes to the LAN IP address will be reflected on your xDSL modem router. Modify the IP address and Subnet Mask. 3. NOTE: Increasing the TX Power adjustment values may affect the stability of the wireless network. 4.2 LAN 4.2.1 LAN IP The LAN IP screen allows you to modify the LAN IP settings of the xDSL modem router. From the navigation panel, go to power the radio signal output of your DHCP settings. • Enable...
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... involves manually configuring port settings, UPnP automatically configures the router to accept incoming connections and direct requests to a specific PC on the local network. • IPv4 Setting • Connect to DNS Server automatically: Allows this router to enable the Internet access. The choices are IPv4, IPv4/IPv6, and IPv6. • WAN Connection Type: Select the correct connection type based on the Internet that translates Internet names to network clients with or without a central control through a gateway. Using UPnP, a new network device is used to support P2P...
... involves manually configuring port settings, UPnP automatically configures the router to accept incoming connections and direct requests to a specific PC on the local network. • IPv4 Setting • Connect to DNS Server automatically: Allows this router to enable the Internet access. The choices are IPv4, IPv4/IPv6, and IPv6. • WAN Connection Type: Select the correct connection type based on the Internet that translates Internet names to network clients with or without a central control through a gateway. Using UPnP, a new network device is used to support P2P...
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.... 4.3.2 Dual WAN DSL-AC55U provides Dual WAN support. Select Failover mode to your computer, enter the host name here. • MAC Address: MAC (Media Access Control) address is usually a special requirement from ISP • Host Name: This field allows 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 networking devices that connect to their service...
.... 4.3.2 Dual WAN DSL-AC55U provides Dual WAN support. Select Failover mode to your computer, enter the host name here. • MAC Address: MAC (Media Access Control) address is usually a special requirement from ISP • Host Name: This field allows 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 networking devices that connect to their service...
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.... • 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. • 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 conflict with each port assigned a port number and a specific task. A specific port can...
.... • 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. • 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 conflict with each port assigned a port number and a specific task. A specific port can...
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... range. • Protocol: Select the protocol. They are not open all the time. Differences between port trigger and port forwarding: • Port triggering will need a client outside your server or application is making an outgoing connection through the trigger port. 68 Refer to as "Internet client"). Unlike port forwarding, which requires a static LAN IP address, port triggering allows dynamic port forwarding using the router. This client should be connected to the ASUS router. • On the Internet client, use the router's WAN IP to receive forwarded packets. Port...
... range. • Protocol: Select the protocol. They are not open all the time. Differences between port trigger and port forwarding: • Port triggering will need a client outside your server or application is making an outgoing connection through the trigger port. 68 Refer to as "Internet client"). Unlike port forwarding, which requires a static LAN IP address, port triggering allows dynamic port forwarding using the router. This client should be connected to the ASUS router. • On the Internet client, use the router's WAN IP to receive forwarded packets. Port...
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... the web interface. Refer to Chapter 4: Configuring the Advanced Settings for more details. 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 xDSL modem router's USB port and set up your computer and use the following to print and scan files wirelessly. 88 Set a static IP on a working ASUS XDSL modem router. This allows your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility DSL-AC55U xDSL modem router > Firmware Restoration. 5. Normal firmware upgrades must be used...
... the web interface. Refer to Chapter 4: Configuring the Advanced Settings for more details. 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 xDSL modem router's USB port and set up your computer and use the following to print and scan files wirelessly. 88 Set a static IP on a working ASUS XDSL modem router. This allows your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility DSL-AC55U xDSL modem router > Firmware Restoration. 5. Normal firmware upgrades must be used...
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...; Reset your router to the default settings. The following are both "admin". The default login account and password are the factory default settings: User Name: Password: admin admin Enable DHCP: IP address: Yes (if WAN cable is not ON, check if all cables are plugged properly. How to restore the system to its default settings? • Go to Administration > Restore/Save/Upload Setting, and click Restore. You forgot the SSID (network name) or network password • Setup a new SSID and encryption key via a wired connection (Ethernet cable). Launch the web...
...; Reset your router to the default settings. The following are both "admin". The default login account and password are the factory default settings: User Name: Password: admin admin Enable DHCP: IP address: Yes (if WAN cable is not ON, check if all cables are plugged properly. How to restore the system to its default settings? • Go to Administration > Restore/Save/Upload Setting, and click Restore. You forgot the SSID (network name) or network password • Setup a new SSID and encryption key via a wired connection (Ethernet cable). Launch the web...