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... 21 Setting up the wireless security settings 23 Managing your network clients 25 Monitoring your USB device 26 Creating your Guest Network 28 Using the Traffic Manager 29 Managing QoS (Quality of Service) Bandwidth 29 Monitoring Traffic 30 Using USB application 31 Using AiDisk for File Sharing 31 Using the Servers Center 34 Using the Network Place (Samba) Share service 34 Using the FTP Share service 36 Configuring Advanced settings 38 Setting up the DHCP Server 38 Upgrading the firmware 39 Restoring/Saving/Uploading settings 40 4 Firmware Upgrade...
... 21 Setting up the wireless security settings 23 Managing your network clients 25 Monitoring your USB device 26 Creating your Guest Network 28 Using the Traffic Manager 29 Managing QoS (Quality of Service) Bandwidth 29 Monitoring Traffic 30 Using USB application 31 Using AiDisk for File Sharing 31 Using the Servers Center 34 Using the Network Place (Samba) Share service 34 Using the FTP Share service 36 Configuring Advanced settings 38 Setting up the DHCP Server 38 Upgrading the firmware 39 Restoring/Saving/Uploading settings 40 4 Firmware Upgrade...
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Refer to know your wireless router Package contents ADSL/VDSL WiFi modem router Network cable AC adapter Phone cable Quick Start Guide Warranty card Support CD (User Manual/utilities) Splitter (varies with regions) • If any of this user manual. • Keep the original packaging material in case you would need future warranty services such as repair or replacement. 5 1 Getting to the ASUS Support Hotline list at the back of the items is damaged or missing, contact ASUS for technical inquiries and support.
Refer to know your wireless router Package contents ADSL/VDSL WiFi modem router Network cable AC adapter Phone cable Quick Start Guide Warranty card Support CD (User Manual/utilities) Splitter (varies with regions) • If any of this user manual. • Keep the original packaging material in case you would need future warranty services such as repair or replacement. 5 1 Getting to the ASUS Support Hotline list at the back of the items is damaged or missing, contact ASUS for technical inquiries and support.
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... area network (LAN). LAN LED 7 Off: No power or no physical connection with a USB device. USB LED 8 Off: No power or no physical connection. Insert your iPad's USB cable into the port. On: Has physical connection to Ethernet. Using other adapters may damage the device. 7 E-WAN LED 6 Off: No Ethernet connection. USB 3.0 port 9 Insert a USB 3.0/2.0 device such as USB hard disk or USB flash drive into the port to charge your package. LED Button 10 This button turns on/off the LED indicators. 11 Wi-Fi Button This button enables or disables Wi...
... area network (LAN). LAN LED 7 Off: No power or no physical connection with a USB device. USB LED 8 Off: No power or no physical connection. Insert your iPad's USB cable into the port. On: Has physical connection to Ethernet. Using other adapters may damage the device. 7 E-WAN LED 6 Off: No Ethernet connection. USB 3.0 port 9 Insert a USB 3.0/2.0 device such as USB hard disk or USB flash drive into the port to charge your package. LED Button 10 This button turns on/off the LED indicators. 11 Wi-Fi Button This button enables or disables Wi...
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... the bundled AC adapter into these ports to a power source. DSL port 14 Connect to a splitter or to establish WAN connection. WPS button 13 This button launches the WPS Wizard. WAN port 16 Connect a network cable into this port to a telephone outlet via an RJ-11 cable. 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 12 Reset button This button resets or restores the system to its factory default settings. USB 2.0 port 17 Insert a USB 2.0 devices such as USB hard disks or USB flash drives into this...
... the bundled AC adapter into these ports to a power source. DSL port 14 Connect to a splitter or to establish WAN connection. WPS button 13 This button launches the WPS Wizard. WAN port 16 Connect a network cable into this port to a telephone outlet via an RJ-11 cable. 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 12 Reset button This button resets or restores the system to its factory default settings. USB 2.0 port 17 Insert a USB 2.0 devices such as USB hard disks or USB flash drives into this...
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... 5GHz band. • If you are using only one computer with both IEEE 802.11a/b/g/ n/ac WLAN adapters, you will only be able to use the 2.4GHz band. • If you will be able to use both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands simultaneously. • The Ethernet RJ-45 cables used to the network. • With its dual band technology, your ADSL/VDSL router supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless signals...
... 5GHz band. • If you are using only one computer with both IEEE 802.11a/b/g/ n/ac WLAN adapters, you will only be able to use the 2.4GHz band. • If you will be able to use both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands simultaneously. • The Ethernet RJ-45 cables used to the network. • With its dual band technology, your ADSL/VDSL router supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless signals...
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Connecting your devices • Use a wired connection when setting up your wireless router to avoid possible wireless setup issues. • Before setting up your ASUS wireless router, do the following: • If you are replacing an existing router, disconnect it as well. • Reboot your existing modem. If your modem has a backup battery, remove it from your network. • Disconnect the cables/wires from your computer (recommended). 11
Connecting your devices • Use a wired connection when setting up your wireless router to avoid possible wireless setup issues. • Before setting up your ASUS wireless router, do the following: • If you are replacing an existing router, disconnect it as well. • Reboot your existing modem. If your modem has a backup battery, remove it from your network. • Disconnect the cables/wires from your computer (recommended). 11
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Using the bundled network cable, connect your phone into the phone port. 2. Insert the splitter's line connector to the phone outlet and connect your computer to the splitter's DSL port. 3. Using the bundled phone cable, connect your ADSL/VDSL router using a wired connection: 1. Wired connection Wall Power Outlet Wall telephone outlet Power LAN Computer To set up your DSL-AC88U Annex B's DSL port to the ADSL/VDSL modem router's LAN port. 12
Using the bundled network cable, connect your phone into the phone port. 2. Insert the splitter's line connector to the phone outlet and connect your computer to the splitter's DSL port. 3. Using the bundled phone cable, connect your ADSL/VDSL router using a wired connection: 1. Wired connection Wall Power Outlet Wall telephone outlet Power LAN Computer To set up your DSL-AC88U Annex B's DSL port to the ADSL/VDSL modem router's LAN port. 12
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Wireless connection Wall Power Outlet Power Wall telephone outlet Computer To set up your wireless modem router's AC adapter into the DC-IN port and plug it to a power outlet. 2. Install an IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac WLAN adapter to your DSL-AC88U Annex B's DSL port to the wireless network. 13 Using the bundled phone cable, connect your computer to connect to the splitter's DSL port. 3. Insert your ADSL/VDSL router using a wireless connection: 1.
Wireless connection Wall Power Outlet Power Wall telephone outlet Computer To set up your wireless modem router's AC adapter into the DC-IN port and plug it to a power outlet. 2. Install an IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac WLAN adapter to your DSL-AC88U Annex B's DSL port to the wireless network. 13 Using the bundled phone cable, connect your computer to connect to the splitter's DSL port. 3. Insert your ADSL/VDSL router using a wireless connection: 1.
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From the Network screen, uncheck FTP Proxy and Web Proxy (HTTP). 3. From your LAN. 4. From the Local Area Network (LAN) Settings window, uncheck Use a proxy server for your Apple Safari browser, click Safari > Preferences > Advanced. MAC OSX 1. On the Proxies item, click Change Settings... 2. Click OK then Apply. 15 3. Click OK then Apply.
From the Network screen, uncheck FTP Proxy and Web Proxy (HTTP). 3. From your LAN. 4. From the Local Area Network (LAN) Settings window, uncheck Use a proxy server for your Apple Safari browser, click Safari > Preferences > Advanced. MAC OSX 1. On the Proxies item, click Change Settings... 2. Click OK then Apply. 15 3. Click OK then Apply.
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... the login screen, key in http://router.asus.com on your wireless network from unauthorized access, you need to configure its security settings. Key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin), then click OK.The wireless router's web GUI launches. 3. On the Network Map screen, the System status area displays the wireless security settings such as SSID, security level, and encryption settings. You can set up the wireless security settings: 1. Setting up different wireless security settings for 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. 23 To set up the wireless security settings...
... the login screen, key in http://router.asus.com on your wireless network from unauthorized access, you need to configure its security settings. Key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin), then click OK.The wireless router's web GUI launches. 3. On the Network Map screen, the System status area displays the wireless security settings such as SSID, security level, and encryption settings. You can set up the wireless security settings: 1. Setting up different wireless security settings for 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. 23 To set up the wireless security settings...
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... Using AiDisk for connecting USB devices such as a USB hard disk or USB flash drive, to the USB 3.0 port on the rear panel of your wireless router. Launch the wireless router's web GUI. 2. Monitoring your USB device The ASUS Wireless Router provides one USB 3.0 port for sharing files in this feature, you need to create a user account to allow other network clients to access the USB device. Ensure that the USB storage device is formatted and partitioned properly. • Refer to the Plug-n-Share Disk Support...
... Using AiDisk for connecting USB devices such as a USB hard disk or USB flash drive, to the USB 3.0 port on the rear panel of your wireless router. Launch the wireless router's web GUI. 2. Monitoring your USB device The ASUS Wireless Router provides one USB 3.0 port for sharing files in this feature, you need to create a user account to allow other network clients to access the USB device. Ensure that the USB storage device is formatted and partitioned properly. • Refer to the Plug-n-Share Disk Support...
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To set up your domain name via FTP from a client on the network, launch a web browser or a third-party FTP client utility and key in your host name. 5. To access the USB storage device via the ASUS DDNS service, select I will follow the format xxx.asuscomm.com, where xxx is your preferred domain name. Click Next. 6. Click Finish. 7. 4. Your domain name will use the service and accept Terms of service and key in the FTP link (ftp://) you previously created. 33
To set up your domain name via FTP from a client on the network, launch a web browser or a third-party FTP client utility and key in your host name. 5. To access the USB storage device via the ASUS DDNS service, select I will follow the format xxx.asuscomm.com, where xxx is your preferred domain name. Click Next. 6. Click Finish. 7. 4. Your domain name will use the service and accept Terms of service and key in the FTP link (ftp://) you previously created. 33
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... then assign a new IP address. • ASUS recommeds that you use an IP address format of 192.168.1.xxx (where xxx can specify the IP address range and lease time for the clients on your network. In the IP Pool Starting Address field, key in the ending IP address. 6. Click LAN on the left navigation panel. 2. field, tick Yes. 4. In the Enable the DHCP Server? You can be any number...
... then assign a new IP address. • ASUS recommeds that you use an IP address format of 192.168.1.xxx (where xxx can specify the IP address range and lease time for the clients on your network. In the IP Pool Starting Address field, key in the ending IP address. 6. Click LAN on the left navigation panel. 2. field, tick Yes. 4. In the Enable the DHCP Server? You can be any number...
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... > Internet Options. 2. The client cannot establish a wireless connection with the web browser. • Disable the proxy server settings, remove any dial-up connections, and set the TCP/IP settings to the wireless client. •Change the channel settings. 42 Launch your web browser.To do this in Internet Explorer 8: 1. 5 Troubleshooting If you proceed in this chapter, contact ASUS Technical Support. Troubleshooting I cannot access the router GUI for deleting cookies and temporary Internet files vary with the router.
... > Internet Options. 2. The client cannot establish a wireless connection with the web browser. • Disable the proxy server settings, remove any dial-up connections, and set the TCP/IP settings to the wireless client. •Change the channel settings. 42 Launch your web browser.To do this in Internet Explorer 8: 1. 5 Troubleshooting If you proceed in this chapter, contact ASUS Technical Support. Troubleshooting I cannot access the router GUI for deleting cookies and temporary Internet files vary with the router.
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... not accessible. • Check the status indicators on the VDSL/ADSL modem and the wireless router. • Check if the WAN LED on . If the LED is on the wireless router is off, switch Ethernet cables and try again. 43 Cannot access the Internet using a wireless LAN adapter. • Place the router closer to the channels available in the wireless adapter such as SSID and encryption method. Authentication: • Use a wired connection to connect to the router. • Check the wireless security settings. • Press the Reset button...
... not accessible. • Check the status indicators on the VDSL/ADSL modem and the wireless router. • Check if the WAN LED on . If the LED is on the wireless router is off, switch Ethernet cables and try again. 43 Cannot access the Internet using a wireless LAN adapter. • Place the router closer to the channels available in the wireless adapter such as SSID and encryption method. Authentication: • Use a wired connection to connect to the router. • Check the wireless security settings. • Press the Reset button...
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... IP address (using both a wired or wireless connection). • Check that all your cables are forgotten. • Set up a wired connection and reconfigure the wireless security settings. • Press the Reset button at the rear panel of the wireless router for more than five seconds. 44 If the DSL light blinks continuously or stays off, Internet access is not possible - Network name or encryption keys are properly connected . • Disconnect the power cord from the ADSL/VDSL or cable modem...
... IP address (using both a wired or wireless connection). • Check that all your cables are forgotten. • Set up a wired connection and reconfigure the wireless security settings. • Press the Reset button at the rear panel of the wireless router for more than five seconds. 44 If the DSL light blinks continuously or stays off, Internet access is not possible - Network name or encryption keys are properly connected . • Disconnect the power cord from the ADSL/VDSL or cable modem...
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... system to its default settings? • Press the Reset button at the bottom of the router Restoring the firmware via the Rescue mode. When the power LED blinks, release the Reset button. 3. Hold the Reset button then power on your computer has a static IP address such as 192.168.1.xx (xx can be any number between 2 and 254). 2. The following are the factory default settings: User name: Password: IP address: SSID (2.4GHz): SSID (5GHz): admin admin router.asus.com Refer to the...
... system to its default settings? • Press the Reset button at the bottom of the router Restoring the firmware via the Rescue mode. When the power LED blinks, release the Reset button. 3. Hold the Reset button then power on your computer has a static IP address such as 192.168.1.xx (xx can be any number between 2 and 254). 2. The following are the factory default settings: User name: Password: IP address: SSID (2.4GHz): SSID (5GHz): admin admin router.asus.com Refer to the...
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ASUS DDNS Service The ASUS DSL-AC88U Annex B WiFi Modem Router supports the ASUS DDNS service. within 90 days, the system automatically deletes the registered information. • If you can register the ASUS DDNS service anytime. Yes, you encounter any problem or difficulty in 90 days, the system automatically deletes the registered information and the domain name may be lost or registered by others ? Frequently Asked...
ASUS DDNS Service The ASUS DSL-AC88U Annex B WiFi Modem Router supports the ASUS DDNS service. within 90 days, the system automatically deletes the registered information. • If you can register the ASUS DDNS service anytime. Yes, you encounter any problem or difficulty in 90 days, the system automatically deletes the registered information and the domain name may be lost or registered by others ? Frequently Asked...
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... in some ASUS routers. No, you updated the domain name. Internet connection is a free and embedded service in the router configuration page? After restarting the router, why is working well until my friends told me that they could not access my domain name. The DNS server is it has been working properly. 3. Can I register two domain names so I can use port mapping to implement both services and make them...
... in some ASUS routers. No, you updated the domain name. Internet connection is a free and embedded service in the router configuration page? After restarting the router, why is working well until my friends told me that they could not access my domain name. The DNS server is it has been working properly. 3. Can I register two domain names so I can use port mapping to implement both services and make them...