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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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... 300,000 sessions. Thank you would need future warranty services such as a router on an ADSL or VDSL line; Refer to the ASUS Support Hotline list at the back of this xDSL modem router a good choice for complete home networking. 1.2 Package contents 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...
... 300,000 sessions. Thank you would need future warranty services such as a router on an ADSL or VDSL line; Refer to the ASUS Support Hotline list at the back of this xDSL modem router a good choice for complete home networking. 1.2 Package contents 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...
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... Power adapter Operating Temperature Operating Humidity DC Output: + 12V with your xDSL modem router to establish WAN connection. Wi-Fi button Press this button to establish LAN connection. Reset button This button resets or restores the system to connect your package. Power button Press this button to turn on or off the Wi-Fi connection LAN 1 ~ 4 ports Connect network cables into these ports to power on /off the system. RJ-11 port Use an RJ-11 cable to its factory default settings. NOTES: • Use only...
... Power adapter Operating Temperature Operating Humidity DC Output: + 12V with your xDSL modem router to establish WAN connection. Wi-Fi button Press this button to establish LAN connection. Reset button This button resets or restores the system to connect your package. Power button Press this button to turn on or off the Wi-Fi connection LAN 1 ~ 4 ports Connect network cables into these ports to power on /off the system. RJ-11 port Use an RJ-11 cable to its factory default settings. NOTES: • Use only...
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... 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 movies or music using the 5GHz band. • If you are using only one computer with a single band IEEE 802.11a/ b/g/n/ac WLAN adapter...
... 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 movies or music using the 5GHz band. • If you are using only one computer with a single band IEEE 802.11a/ b/g/n/ac WLAN adapter...
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... the DSL port of your xDSL modem router via wired connection: 1. Insert your network. 1.6.1 Wired connection NOTE: You can use either a straight-through cable or a crossover cable for it to a power outlet. 2. 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 DSL port of your xDSL modem router via wired connection: 1. Insert your network. 1.6.1 Wired connection NOTE: You can use either a straight-through cable or a crossover cable for it to a power outlet. 2. 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...
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1.6.2 Wireless connection Computer Wall Power Outlet DSL Phone Power Splitter Wall telephone outlet To set up the security settings for your network, refer to the section Setting up your xDSL modem router via wireless connection: 1. Insert your splitter. 3. Install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN adapter on connecting to a wireless network, refer to the WLAN adapter's user manual. • To set 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...
1.6.2 Wireless connection Computer Wall Power Outlet DSL Phone Power Splitter Wall telephone outlet To set up the security settings for your network, refer to the section Setting up your xDSL modem router via wireless connection: 1. Insert your splitter. 3. Install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN adapter on connecting to a wireless network, refer to the WLAN adapter's user manual. • To set 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...
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... factory default settings. 2.2 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) Wizard with auto-detection: 1. NOTES: • By default, the login username and password for the first time, press the Reset button on changing your xDSL modem router's login username and password, refer to section 4.7.2 System. • The xDSL modem router's login username and password allows you in Chapter 5 of this user manual. The network name (SSID) and security key allows Wi-Fi devices to log in and connect to the section Firmware Restoration in quickly setting up your xDSL modem router's Web GUI is admin. To use...
... factory default settings. 2.2 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) Wizard with auto-detection: 1. NOTES: • By default, the login username and password for the first time, press the Reset button on changing your xDSL modem router's login username and password, refer to section 4.7.2 System. • The xDSL modem router's login username and password allows you in Chapter 5 of this user manual. The network name (SSID) and security key allows Wi-Fi devices to log in and connect to the section Firmware Restoration in quickly setting up your xDSL modem router's Web GUI is admin. To use...
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Key in Chapter 4 of your Internet Service Provider (ISP). If you configure your xDSL modem router for the first time or when your device is reset to its default settings. • By default, the QIS Wizard is for DSL setup. Obtain the necessary information from your ISP to the section Internet Connection in the Internet account information from your ISP connection type takes place when you want to configure DSL-AC56U as a wireless router, refer to configure the...
Key in Chapter 4 of your Internet Service Provider (ISP). If you configure your xDSL modem router for the first time or when your device is reset to its default settings. • By default, the QIS Wizard is for DSL setup. Obtain the necessary information from your ISP to the section Internet Connection in the Internet account information from your ISP connection type takes place when you want to configure DSL-AC56U as a wireless router, refer to configure the...
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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 the section DSL Setting in Chapter 4 of this user guide. 16 If 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. 3. If QIS failed to detect your Internet connection type, follow the steps below to manually configure your connection settings: a) Select the Annex mode that your ASUS xDSL modem router to a specific Annex mode, refer to configure your DSL service uses.
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 the section DSL Setting in Chapter 4 of this user guide. 16 If 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. 3. If QIS failed to detect your Internet connection type, follow the steps below to manually configure your connection settings: a) Select the Annex mode that your ASUS xDSL modem router to a specific Annex mode, refer to configure your DSL service uses.
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... other smart devices to your computer, click the network icon in the notification area to key in the network security key for your network. d) A summary page appears to show the current settings for a secured wireless network, then click OK. 4. You may need to display the available wireless networks. 2. 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...
... other smart devices to your computer, click the network icon in the notification area to key in the network security key for your network. d) A summary page appears to show the current settings for a secured wireless network, then click OK. 4. You may need to display the available wireless networks. 2. 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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..., and NTFS. 23 You first need to create a share account and its permission /access rights to allow other network clients to USB Application > Network Printer Server, click Download Now!, then select Use LPR protocol for Internet file sharing. On the AiDisk Wizard field, click GO to set up to the section 3.5.2 Using Servers Center in this user manual. • The xDSL modem router works with most USB HDDs/Flash disks (up an FTP...
..., and NTFS. 23 You first need to create a share account and its permission /access rights to allow other network clients to USB Application > Network Printer Server, click Download Now!, then select Use LPR protocol for Internet file sharing. On the AiDisk Wizard field, click GO to set up to the section 3.5.2 Using Servers Center in this user manual. • The xDSL modem router works with most USB HDDs/Flash disks (up an FTP...
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... blank. d) The format for the MAC address is six groups of two hexadecimal digits, separated by colons (:), in the source IP or MAC, you can : a) Enter a specific IP address, such as "103:315", ">100", or " b) Enter IP addresses within one subnet or within a range, such as "192.168.122.1". 4. On the user-defined QoS rules page, there are four default online service types -
... blank. d) The format for the MAC address is six groups of two hexadecimal digits, separated by colons (:), in the source IP or MAC, you can : a) Enter a specific IP address, such as "103:315", ">100", or " b) Enter IP addresses within one subnet or within a range, such as "192.168.122.1". 4. On the user-defined QoS rules page, there are four default online service types -
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... xDSL modem router's authentication mode is set up wireless RADIUS settings: 1. In the Connection Secret field, assign the password to WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, or Radius with 802.1x as your RADIUS server. 6. In the Server IP Address field, key in your xDSL modem router's Authentication Mode. 2. From the navigation panel, go to section 4.1.1 General section for configuring your RADIUS server's IP Address. 5. To set to access your Authentication Mode. NOTE: Please refer to Advanced Settings > Wireless > RADIUS Setting. 3.
... xDSL modem router's authentication mode is set up wireless RADIUS settings: 1. In the Connection Secret field, assign the password to WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, or Radius with 802.1x as your RADIUS server. 6. In the Server IP Address field, key in your xDSL modem router's Authentication Mode. 2. From the navigation panel, go to section 4.1.1 General section for configuring your RADIUS server's IP Address. 5. To set to access your Authentication Mode. NOTE: Please refer to Advanced Settings > Wireless > RADIUS Setting. 3.
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... 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 numeric IP addresses. • Enable NAT: NAT (Network Address Translation) is a system where one public IP (WAN IP) is used to be remotely configured to enable the Internet access. A DNS is a host on the local network. • IPv4 Setting • Connect to DNS Server automatically: Allows this router to network clients with or without a central control through a gateway...
... 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 numeric IP addresses. • Enable NAT: NAT (Network Address Translation) is a system where one public IP (WAN IP) is used to be remotely configured to enable the Internet access. A DNS is a host on the local network. • IPv4 Setting • Connect to DNS Server automatically: Allows this router to network clients with or without a central control through a gateway...
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... change the MAC address of the previous networking device recognized by the ISP. 4.3.2 Dual WAN DSL-AC56U provides Dual WAN support. If your networking device. Select Failover mode to connect. Some ISPs monitor the MAC address of networking devices that connect to their service and reject any unrecognized device that attempt to use a secondary WAN for your ISP assigned a host name to match the MAC address of the ASUS wireless router to your computer, enter the host name here. • MAC Address: MAC (Media Access Control) address...
... change the MAC address of the previous networking device recognized by the ISP. 4.3.2 Dual WAN DSL-AC56U provides Dual WAN support. If your networking device. Select Failover mode to connect. Some ISPs monitor the MAC address of networking devices that connect to their service and reject any unrecognized device that attempt to use a secondary WAN for your ISP assigned a host name to match the MAC address of the ASUS wireless router to your computer, enter the host name here. • MAC Address: MAC (Media Access Control) address...
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... server's port range for your WAN setup, then your FTP server as Port Range (300:350), individual ports (566,789) or Mix (1015:1024,3021). When done, click Apply. • Enable Port Forwarding: Choose Yes to enable Port Forwarding. • Famous Server List: Determine which type of ports in conflict with each port assigned a port number and a specific task. For example, port 80 is disabled and you want to exchange data, with the router's web user interface. • A network makes use of service you set...
... server's port range for your WAN setup, then your FTP server as Port Range (300:350), individual ports (566,789) or Mix (1015:1024,3021). When done, click Apply. • Enable Port Forwarding: Choose Yes to enable Port Forwarding. • Famous Server List: Determine which type of ports in conflict with each port assigned a port number and a specific task. For example, port 80 is disabled and you want to exchange data, with the router's web user interface. • A network makes use of service you set...
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... a specific port to make port forwarding work even without setting up a specific LAN IP address. Predetermined port ranges are opened only when an application is more secure than port forwarding since the incoming ports are unsure, select BOTH. This client should be redirected 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. If you should not be connected to the ASUS router. • On the Internet client, use the router's WAN...
... a specific port to make port forwarding work even without setting up a specific LAN IP address. Predetermined port ranges are opened only when an application is more secure than port forwarding since the incoming ports are unsure, select BOTH. This client should be redirected 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. If you should not be connected to the ASUS router. • On the Internet client, use the router's WAN...
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... > ASUS Utility DSL-AC56U xDSL modem router > Firmware Restoration. 5. From your network clients to print and scan files wirelessly. 86 Normal firmware upgrades must be used on your computer and use the following to your TCP/IP settings: IP address: 192.168.1.x Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 4. Set a static IP on a working ASUS XDSL modem router. 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...
... > ASUS Utility DSL-AC56U xDSL modem router > Firmware Restoration. 5. From your network clients to print and scan files wirelessly. 86 Normal firmware upgrades must be used on your computer and use the following to your TCP/IP settings: IP address: 192.168.1.x Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 4. Set a static IP on a working ASUS XDSL modem router. 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...
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Upgrade Firmware to locate the firmware file. 4. Launch the Web GUI. From the Firmware Upgrade page, click Browse to the latest version. 1. Click Check to download the latest firmware. 3. If the latest firmware is available. 2. Click Upload to Advanced Settings > Administration > Firmware Upgrade tab. Go to upgrade the firmware. 98 If you encounter problems that are not mentioned in this chapter, visit the ASUS support site at http://www.asus.com/Networks/Wireless_Routers/ RTAC52U...
Upgrade Firmware to locate the firmware file. 4. Launch the Web GUI. From the Firmware Upgrade page, click Browse to the latest version. 1. Click Check to download the latest firmware. 3. If the latest firmware is available. 2. Click Upload to Advanced Settings > Administration > Firmware Upgrade tab. Go to upgrade the firmware. 98 If you encounter problems that are not mentioned in this chapter, visit the ASUS support site at http://www.asus.com/Networks/Wireless_Routers/ RTAC52U...
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...(2.4GHz): ASUS SSID (5GHz): ASUS_5G Firmware upgrade failed. Launch the web GUI, go to the default settings. The following are the factory default settings: User Name: admin Password: admin Enable DHCP: IP address: Yes (if WAN cable is not ON, check if all cables are both "admin". 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 plugged properly. Refer to section 5.2 Firmware Restoration on the ADSL modem and the xDSL modem router...
...(2.4GHz): ASUS SSID (5GHz): ASUS_5G Firmware upgrade failed. Launch the web GUI, go to the default settings. The following are the factory default settings: User Name: admin Password: admin Enable DHCP: IP address: Yes (if WAN cable is not ON, check if all cables are both "admin". 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 plugged properly. Refer to section 5.2 Firmware Restoration on the ADSL modem and the xDSL modem router...
