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... wireless router 7 1.4 Positioning your router 10 1.5 Setup Requirements 11 1.6 DSL-AC87VG Setup 12 2 Getting started 2.1 Logging into the Web GUI 13 2.2 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with Auto-detection 14 2.3 Connecting to your wireless network 17 3 Configuring the General settings 3.1 Using the Network Map 18 3.1.1 Setting up the wireless security settings 18 3.1.2 Managing your network clients 20 3.1.3 Monitoring your USB device 21 3.2 Creating a Guest Network 22 3.3 Setting up Parental Control 23 3.4 Using the Traffic Manager 24 3.4.1 Managing QoS (Quality of Service) Bandwidth...
... wireless router 7 1.4 Positioning your router 10 1.5 Setup Requirements 11 1.6 DSL-AC87VG Setup 12 2 Getting started 2.1 Logging into the Web GUI 13 2.2 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with Auto-detection 14 2.3 Connecting to your wireless network 17 3 Configuring the General settings 3.1 Using the Network Map 18 3.1.1 Setting up the wireless security settings 18 3.1.2 Managing your network clients 20 3.1.3 Monitoring your USB device 21 3.2 Creating a Guest Network 22 3.3 Setting up Parental Control 23 3.4 Using the Traffic Manager 24 3.4.1 Managing QoS (Quality of Service) Bandwidth...
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... 3.7 Using Telephony 36 3.7.1 Setting up your phones 36 3.7.2 Using the answering machine 43 3.7.3 Creating your contact list 46 3.7.4 Making an internal call 46 3.7.5 Making an outgoing call 47 3.7.6 Managing your calls 47 4 Configuring the Advanced Settings 4.1 Wireless 50 4.1.1 General 50 4.1.2 WPS 52 4.1.3 Wireless MAC Filter 54 4.1.4 Professional 55 4.2 LAN 57 4.2.1 LAN IP 57 4.2.2 DHCP Server 58 4.2.3 Route 59 4.2.4 IPTV 60 4.3 WAN 61 4.3.1 Internet Connection 61 4.3.2 Dual WAN 62 4.3.3 Port Trigger 63 4.3.4 Virtual Server/Port Forwarding 65 4.3.5 DMZ...
... 3.7 Using Telephony 36 3.7.1 Setting up your phones 36 3.7.2 Using the answering machine 43 3.7.3 Creating your contact list 46 3.7.4 Making an internal call 46 3.7.5 Making an outgoing call 47 3.7.6 Managing your calls 47 4 Configuring the Advanced Settings 4.1 Wireless 50 4.1.1 General 50 4.1.2 WPS 52 4.1.3 Wireless MAC Filter 54 4.1.4 Professional 55 4.2 LAN 57 4.2.1 LAN IP 57 4.2.2 DHCP Server 58 4.2.3 Route 59 4.2.4 IPTV 60 4.3 WAN 61 4.3.1 Internet Connection 61 4.3.2 Dual WAN 62 4.3.3 Port Trigger 63 4.3.4 Virtual Server/Port Forwarding 65 4.3.5 DMZ...
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...-fast large file sharing, and low latency online gaming. 1 Getting to 2334 Mbps of concurrent wireless performance on its dual-band rate, providing you would need future warranty services such as common analog phones, DECT phones, FAX machines, and IP phones. 1.2 Package contents VDSL/ADSL DSL-AC87VG Network cable (RJ-45) Power adapter DSL cable (1x TAE-F plug / 1x RJ-45 8p2c plug) Warranty card Quick Start Guide NOTES: •...
...-fast large file sharing, and low latency online gaming. 1 Getting to 2334 Mbps of concurrent wireless performance on its dual-band rate, providing you would need future warranty services such as common analog phones, DECT phones, FAX machines, and IP phones. 1.2 Package contents VDSL/ADSL DSL-AC87VG Network cable (RJ-45) Power adapter DSL cable (1x TAE-F plug / 1x RJ-45 8p2c plug) Warranty card Quick Start Guide NOTES: •...
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... button launches the WPS Wizard. USB 2.0 port Insert USB 2.0 devices such as USB hard disks or USB flash drives into these ports. Power button Press this button to turn on or off the Wi-Fi connection. Wi-Fi On/Off button Press this button to establish WAN connection. Ethernet WAN port Connect a network cable into this port to power on /off the system. Power (DC-IN) port Insert the bundled AC adapter into this port and connect your router to connect analog phones or terminal devices. Reset button This button resets or restores...
... button launches the WPS Wizard. USB 2.0 port Insert USB 2.0 devices such as USB hard disks or USB flash drives into these ports. Power button Press this button to turn on or off the Wi-Fi connection. Wi-Fi On/Off button Press this button to establish WAN connection. Ethernet WAN port Connect a network cable into this port to power on /off the system. Power (DC-IN) port Insert the bundled AC adapter into this port and connect your router to connect analog phones or terminal devices. Reset button This button resets or restores...
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... cables, connect your phones to FON1/FON2 ports on the ASUS DSL-AC87VG in some areas/regions. 4. When available, you may also connect your DSL-AC87VG. Insert your DSL-AC87VG via wired connection: 1. NOTE: The TAE ports are available on your phones to the TAE ports. 1.6 DSL-AC87VG Setup DECT phone Phone Power DSL LAN To set up your DSL-AC87VG 's power adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to a power outlet. 2. Using a network cable, connect your computer to your DSL-AC87VG...
... cables, connect your phones to FON1/FON2 ports on the ASUS DSL-AC87VG in some areas/regions. 4. When available, you may also connect your DSL-AC87VG. Insert your DSL-AC87VG via wired connection: 1. NOTE: The TAE ports are available on your phones to the TAE ports. 1.6 DSL-AC87VG Setup DECT phone Phone Power DSL LAN To set up your DSL-AC87VG 's power adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to a power outlet. 2. Using a network cable, connect your computer to your DSL-AC87VG...
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... different firmware versions. You can now use the Web GUI to the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) page automatically. 13 On the login page, key in the wireless router's default IP address: http://router.asus.com. 2. Quick Internet Setup Wizard Navigation panel Right column Middle column NOTE: If you are logging into the web GUI: 1. NOTE: The features may vary with an intuitive web graphical user interface (GUI) that allows you will be directed to configure various settings...
... different firmware versions. You can now use the Web GUI to the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) page automatically. 13 On the login page, key in the wireless router's default IP address: http://router.asus.com. 2. Quick Internet Setup Wizard Navigation panel Right column Middle column NOTE: If you are logging into the web GUI: 1. NOTE: The features may vary with an intuitive web graphical user interface (GUI) that allows you will be directed to configure various settings...
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... and connect to configure your 2.4GHz/5GHz network. 2. The 2.4GHz/5GHz network name (SSID) and security key allows Wi-Fi devices to log into the Web GUI. 2.2 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection: 1. To use QIS with Autodetection The Quick Internet Setup (QIS) function guides you to log in the necessary information for your Internet connection. NOTES: • By default, the login username and password for the first time, press the Reset button on changing your wireless router's login username and password, refer to its factory default settings.
... and connect to configure your 2.4GHz/5GHz network. 2. The 2.4GHz/5GHz network name (SSID) and security key allows Wi-Fi devices to log into the Web GUI. 2.2 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection: 1. To use QIS with Autodetection The Quick Internet Setup (QIS) function guides you to log in the necessary information for your Internet connection. NOTES: • By default, the login username and password for the first time, press the Reset button on changing your wireless router's login username and password, refer to its factory default settings.
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... Internet and wireless settings are displayed. Read the wireless network connection tutorial. NOTES: • The auto-detection of your ISP connection type takes place when you configure the wireless router for your connection settings. 3. Click Apply when done. 4. When done, click Finish. 16 Click Next to manual setting and manually configure your 2.4GHz and 5 GHz wireless connection. Assign the wireless network name (SSID) and security key for the first time or when your wireless router is reset to its default settings...
... Internet and wireless settings are displayed. Read the wireless network connection tutorial. NOTES: • The auto-detection of your ISP connection type takes place when you configure the wireless router for your connection settings. 3. Click Apply when done. 4. When done, click Finish. 16 Click Next to manual setting and manually configure your 2.4GHz and 5 GHz wireless connection. Assign the wireless network name (SSID) and security key for the first time or when your wireless router is reset to its default settings...
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... smart devices to your wireless network. 17 NOTES: • Refer to the next chapters for more details on configuring your wireless network's settings. • Refer to your device's user manual for a secured wireless network, then click OK. 4. The connection status is displayed and the network icon displays the connected status. 2.3 Connecting to your wireless network After setting up your wireless router via QIS, you want to connect to, then click Connect. 3. To connect to display the available wireless networks. 2. You may need to key...
... smart devices to your wireless network. 17 NOTES: • Refer to the next chapters for more details on configuring your wireless network's settings. • Refer to your device's user manual for a secured wireless network, then click OK. 4. The connection status is displayed and the network icon displays the connected status. 2.3 Connecting to your wireless network After setting up your wireless router via QIS, you want to connect to, then click Connect. 3. To connect to display the available wireless networks. 2. You may need to key...
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3.1.3 Monitoring your USB device The ASUS DSL-AC87VG provides two USB ports for connecting USB devices or USB printer to allow other network clients to access the USB device via an FTP site/third-party FTP client utility, Servers Center, Samba, or AiCloud. Ensure that the USB storage device is formatted and partitioned properly. For more details, refer to the section 3.5.2 Using Media Services and Servers in this user manual. • The wireless router works with clients in this feature, you need to...
3.1.3 Monitoring your USB device The ASUS DSL-AC87VG provides two USB ports for connecting USB devices or USB printer to allow other network clients to access the USB device via an FTP site/third-party FTP client utility, Servers Center, Samba, or AiCloud. Ensure that the USB storage device is formatted and partitioned properly. For more details, refer to the section 3.5.2 Using Media Services and Servers in this user manual. • The wireless router works with clients in this feature, you need to...
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... data about your USB modem from your USB modem. Click Apply to confirm the changes. 6. To access the FTP server, key in the number of devices that can be connected to DSL-AC87VG to ON. 4. If you prefer, you can set up 3G/4G internet access: 1. From the Internet Connection screen, configure the settings for your Internet service provider (ISP). 3. In the Maximum number of verified USB modems, please visit: https://www.asus.com/event/networks_3G4G_support/ To set...
... data about your USB modem from your USB modem. Click Apply to confirm the changes. 6. To access the FTP server, key in the number of devices that can be connected to DSL-AC87VG to ON. 4. If you prefer, you can set up 3G/4G internet access: 1. From the Internet Connection screen, configure the settings for your Internet service provider (ISP). 3. In the Maximum number of verified USB modems, please visit: https://www.asus.com/event/networks_3G4G_support/ To set...
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... a specified port. Port triggering is used in the following scenarios: • More than one local client needs port forwarding for a limited period of time whenever a client on the local area network makes an outgoing connection to Advanced Settings > WAN > Port Trigger tab. 2. 4.3.3 Port Trigger Port range triggering opens a predetermined incoming port for the same application at a different time. • An application requires specific incoming ports that are different from the outgoing ports. On the Enable Port Trigger...
... a specified port. Port triggering is used in the following scenarios: • More than one local client needs port forwarding for a limited period of time whenever a client on the local area network makes an outgoing connection to Advanced Settings > WAN > Port Trigger tab. 2. 4.3.3 Port Trigger Port range triggering opens a predetermined incoming port for the same application at a different time. • An application requires specific incoming ports that are different from the outgoing ports. On the Enable Port Trigger...
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... local client to access data through the same port at a time. NOTES: • When your selected popular online game to specify a Port Range for two PCs at the same time. • Local IP: Key in conflict with each port assigned a port number and a specific task. On the Famous Server List field, select the type of ports in order to exchange data, with the router's web user interface. • A network makes use of service you want to work properly...
... local client to access data through the same port at a time. NOTES: • When your selected popular online game to specify a Port Range for two PCs at the same time. • Local IP: Key in conflict with each port assigned a port number and a specific task. On the Famous Server List field, select the type of ports in order to exchange data, with the router's web user interface. • A network makes use of service you want to work properly...
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... the network. • Port triggering is set up a specific LAN IP address. To check if Port Forwarding has been configured successfully: • Ensure that would normally require manually forwarding the same ports to accept incoming connections for a limited period of time. Click the Add to enter the port trigger information to access the server. They are not open all the time. This client should be connected to the ASUS router. • On the Internet client, use the router's WAN IP...
... the network. • Port triggering is set up a specific LAN IP address. To check if Port Forwarding has been configured successfully: • Ensure that would normally require manually forwarding the same ports to accept incoming connections for a limited period of time. Click the Add to enter the port trigger information to access the server. They are not open all the time. This client should be connected to the ASUS router. • On the Internet client, use the router's WAN IP...
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...: Opening all inbound packets directed to a specific client only if port forwarding or a port trigger has been configured on a network is usually discarded and routed to your Local Area Network. Please be exposed on a client to the Internet makes the network vulnerable to Advanced Settings > WAN > DMZ tab. 2. Ensure that will provide the DMZ service and be aware of the security risks involved in the client's LAN IP address that the server client has a static IP address. 4.3.5 DMZ...
...: Opening all inbound packets directed to a specific client only if port forwarding or a port trigger has been configured on a network is usually discarded and routed to your Local Area Network. Please be exposed on a client to the Internet makes the network vulnerable to Advanced Settings > WAN > DMZ tab. 2. Ensure that will provide the DMZ service and be aware of the security risks involved in the client's LAN IP address that the server client has a static IP address. 4.3.5 DMZ...
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... ASUS Technical Support. 5.1 Basic Troubleshooting If you encounter problems that your computer has a static IP address such as 192.168.1.xx (xx can be any number between 2 and 254). 2. On your device for further solutions. If you are having problems with your DSL-AC87VG. From the Firmware Upgrade page, click Browse to upgrade the firmware. If the firmware upgrade fails, do the Rescue mode process. Hold the Reset button then power...
... ASUS Technical Support. 5.1 Basic Troubleshooting If you encounter problems that your computer has a static IP address such as 192.168.1.xx (xx can be any number between 2 and 254). 2. On your device for further solutions. If you are having problems with your DSL-AC87VG. From the Firmware Upgrade page, click Browse to upgrade the firmware. If the firmware upgrade fails, do the Rescue mode process. Hold the Reset button then power...
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... you cannot find the device in the Network Map, go to the best direction as described in section 1.4 Positioning your wireless device supports 5Ghz or features dual band capabilities. • Out of Range: • Move the router closer to the wireless client. • Try to adjust antennas of the router to Advanced Settings > LAN > DHCP Server, Basic Config list, select Yes on the Enable the DHCP Server. 86 The client cannot establish a wireless connection with the...
... you cannot find the device in the Network Map, go to the best direction as described in section 1.4 Positioning your wireless device supports 5Ghz or features dual band capabilities. • Out of Range: • Move the router closer to the wireless client. • Try to adjust antennas of the router to Advanced Settings > LAN > DHCP Server, Basic Config list, select Yes on the Enable the DHCP Server. 86 The client cannot establish a wireless connection with the...
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If not, adjust the channel, channel bandwidth, and wireless mode. • If you still cannot connect to the router wirelessly, you are using a wireless LAN adapter, check if the wireless channel in use conforms to factory default settings. If your device can find SSIDs from other routers but cannot find your router's SSID, go to Advanced Settings > Wireless > General, select No on Hide SSID, and select Auto on Channel. • If you can reset your router to the channels available in your...
If not, adjust the channel, channel bandwidth, and wireless mode. • If you still cannot connect to the router wirelessly, you are using a wireless LAN adapter, check if the wireless channel in use conforms to factory default settings. If your device can find SSIDs from other routers but cannot find your router's SSID, go to Advanced Settings > Wireless > General, select No on Hide SSID, and select Auto on Channel. • If you can reset your router to the channels available in your...
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... the network's IP address and gateway address. • Check the status indicators on the wireless router is not ON, check if all cables are both "admin". 88 You forgot the SSID (network name) or network password • Setup a new SSID and encryption key via the Parental Control function. If the device is in the section Restart your router to General > Parental Control and see if the device is listed under Basic Troubleshooting. • The device has been blocked via a wired connection (Ethernet cable...
... the network's IP address and gateway address. • Check the status indicators on the wireless router is not ON, check if all cables are both "admin". 88 You forgot the SSID (network name) or network password • Setup a new SSID and encryption key via the Parental Control function. If the device is in the section Restart your router to General > Parental Control and see if the device is listed under Basic Troubleshooting. • The device has been blocked via a wired connection (Ethernet cable...
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Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Manage network connections. 2. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) or Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6), then click Properties. 91 B. Set the TCP/IP settings to your Safari browser, click Safari > Preferences > Advanced > Change Settings... 2. From the Network screen, deselect FTP Proxy and Web Proxy (HTTP). 3. NOTE: Refer to automatically obtain an IP address. Windows® 7 1. MAC OS 1. From your browser's help feature...
Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Manage network connections. 2. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) or Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6), then click Properties. 91 B. Set the TCP/IP settings to your Safari browser, click Safari > Preferences > Advanced > Change Settings... 2. From the Network screen, deselect FTP Proxy and Web Proxy (HTTP). 3. NOTE: Refer to automatically obtain an IP address. Windows® 7 1. MAC OS 1. From your browser's help feature...