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... entering password. Wait until your router's Power LED turns into a solid light indicating a successfully connection between your router and your router blinks fast. 3. Read the wireless network connection tutorial. Connect to the wireless network manually To connect to continue. 9. Press the WPS button of RT-AC1900. Connect to your wireless client to the wireless network There are displayed. Enable the Wi-Fi function on your RT-AC1900 for you assigned to the wireless network through WPS: 1. Press the WPS button at your wireless client to the section A quick...
... entering password. Wait until your router's Power LED turns into a solid light indicating a successfully connection between your router and your router blinks fast. 3. Read the wireless network connection tutorial. Connect to the wireless network manually To connect to continue. 9. Press the WPS button of RT-AC1900. Connect to your wireless client to the wireless network There are displayed. Enable the Wi-Fi function on your RT-AC1900 for you assigned to the wireless network through WPS: 1. Press the WPS button at your wireless client to the section A quick...
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... allows you to get more information from ASUS technical support site http://support.asus.com. IMPORTANT: • For more details on using your router's Web GUI, refer to the user manual. • Alway check and upgrade firmware to the latest version for better experience. • Visit ASUS Networking video channel for tutorial videos on the bottom of the interface to easily configure its various features through a web browser such as Internet...
... allows you to get more information from ASUS technical support site http://support.asus.com. IMPORTANT: • For more details on using your router's Web GUI, refer to the user manual. • Alway check and upgrade firmware to the latest version for better experience. • Visit ASUS Networking video channel for tutorial videos on the bottom of the interface to easily configure its various features through a web browser such as Internet...
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... have an Internet connection. Download AiCloud app from Google Play or App Store. 3. Connect your iOS or Android devices to access your ASUS WebStorage account via the AiCloud mobile app on your iOS or Android device, or via a web browser. English AiCloud ASUS AiCloud app provides you with access to section A quick look at your RT-AC1900 for step-by-step guide. Refer to your router's firmware version is the...
... have an Internet connection. Download AiCloud app from Google Play or App Store. 3. Connect your iOS or Android devices to access your ASUS WebStorage account via the AiCloud mobile app on your iOS or Android device, or via a web browser. English AiCloud ASUS AiCloud app provides you with access to section A quick look at your RT-AC1900 for step-by-step guide. Refer to your router's firmware version is the...
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... connection to connect to the router. • Check the wireless security settings. • Press the Reset button at the rear panel for details on using the DHCP server to obtain IP addresses automatically, refer to the channels avail- For details on disabling the proxy settings, visit the ASUS Support site at the rear panel for more than five seconds. • Check the setting in use conforms to your Windows® or Mac operating system's help...
... connection to connect to the router. • Check the wireless security settings. • Press the Reset button at the rear panel for details on using the DHCP server to obtain IP addresses automatically, refer to the channels avail- For details on disabling the proxy settings, visit the ASUS Support site at the rear panel for more than five seconds. • Check the setting in use conforms to your Windows® or Mac operating system's help...
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...; Retry using another Ethernet cable. Network name or encryption keys are all your cables are forgotten. • Try setting up the wired connection and configuring the wireless encryption again. • Press the Reset button of the wireless router for more than five seconds. • Factory default settings: User name / Password: admin / admin IP address: 192.168.1.1 SSID: ASUS Where can I find more information about the wireless router? • User Manual in this Quick Start Guide 17 If the ADSL "LINK" light blinks continuously or...
...; Retry using another Ethernet cable. Network name or encryption keys are all your cables are forgotten. • Try setting up the wired connection and configuring the wireless encryption again. • Press the Reset button of the wireless router for more than five seconds. • Factory default settings: User name / Password: admin / admin IP address: 192.168.1.1 SSID: ASUS Where can I find more information about the wireless router? • User Manual in this Quick Start Guide 17 If the ADSL "LINK" light blinks continuously or...
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... Positioning your router 9 1.5 Setup Requirements 10 1.6 Router Setup 11 1.6.1 Wired connection 11 1.6.2 Wireless connection 12 2 Getting started 14 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 19 3 Configuring the General settings 20 3.1 Using the Network Map 20 3.1.1 Setting up the wireless security settings 21 3.1.2 Managing your network clients 22 3.1.3 Monitoring your USB device 23 3.2 Creating a Guest Network 26 3.3 Using the Traffic Manager 28 3.3.1 Managing QoS (Quality of...
... Positioning your router 9 1.5 Setup Requirements 10 1.6 Router Setup 11 1.6.1 Wired connection 11 1.6.2 Wireless connection 12 2 Getting started 14 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 19 3 Configuring the General settings 20 3.1 Using the Network Map 20 3.1.1 Setting up the wireless security settings 21 3.1.2 Managing your network clients 22 3.1.3 Monitoring your USB device 23 3.2 Creating a Guest Network 26 3.3 Using the Traffic Manager 28 3.3.1 Managing QoS (Quality of...
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Table of contents 4.6.4 Network Services Filter 79 4.7 Administration 81 4.7.1 Operation Mode 81 4.7.2 System 82 4.7.3 Firmware Upgrade 83 4.7.4 Restore/Save/Upload Setting 83 4.8 System Log 84 5 Utilities 85 5.1 Device Discovery 85 5.2 Firmware Restoration 86 5.3 Setting up your printer server 87 5.3.1 ASUS EZ Printer Sharing 87 5.3.2 Using LPR to Share Printer 91 5.4 Download Master 96 5.4.1 Configuring Bit Torrent download settings 97 5.4.2 NZB settings 98 6 Troubleshooting 99 6.1 Basic Troubleshooting 99 6.2 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs 102 Appendices ...
Table of contents 4.6.4 Network Services Filter 79 4.7 Administration 81 4.7.1 Operation Mode 81 4.7.2 System 82 4.7.3 Firmware Upgrade 83 4.7.4 Restore/Save/Upload Setting 83 4.8 System Log 84 5 Utilities 85 5.1 Device Discovery 85 5.2 Firmware Restoration 86 5.3 Setting up your printer server 87 5.3.1 ASUS EZ Printer Sharing 87 5.3.2 Using LPR to Share Printer 91 5.4 Download Master 96 5.4.1 Configuring Bit Torrent download settings 97 5.4.2 NZB settings 98 6 Troubleshooting 99 6.1 Basic Troubleshooting 99 6.2 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs 102 Appendices ...
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... USB hard disks or USB flash drives into these ports to establish LAN connection. LED On/Off button Press this button to turn on /off the Wi-Fi connection. LAN 1 ~ 4 ports Connect network cables into one of these ports to charge your router to a power source. Insert your iPad's USB cable into these ports. On Off Power (DC-IN) port Insert the bundled AC adapter into this button to power on or off the system. Reset button This button resets or restores the system to establish WAN connection...
... USB hard disks or USB flash drives into these ports to establish LAN connection. LED On/Off button Press this button to turn on /off the Wi-Fi connection. LAN 1 ~ 4 ports Connect network cables into one of these ports to charge your router to a power source. Insert your iPad's USB cable into these ports. On Off Power (DC-IN) port Insert the bundled AC adapter into this button to power on or off the system. Reset button This button resets or restores the system to establish WAN connection...
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If your modem has a backup battery, remove it as well. • Reboot your wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it from your network. • Disconnect the cables/wires from your existing modem setup. Insert your cable modem and computer (recommended). 1.6.1 Wired connection NOTE: You can use either a straight-through cable or a crossover cable for wired connection. RT-AC1900 Wall Power Outlet Power Modem LAN WAN Computer To set up your ASUS wireless router, do the following: •...
If your modem has a backup battery, remove it as well. • Reboot your wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it from your network. • Disconnect the cables/wires from your existing modem setup. Insert your cable modem and computer (recommended). 1.6.1 Wired connection NOTE: You can use either a straight-through cable or a crossover cable for wired connection. RT-AC1900 Wall Power Outlet Power Modem LAN WAN Computer To set up your ASUS wireless router, do the following: •...
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Insert your network, refer to a power outlet. 4. NOTES: • For details on your computer. 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 security settings for your modem's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to the section Setting up the wireless security settings in Chapter 3 of this user manual. 13 3.
Insert your network, refer to a power outlet. 4. NOTES: • For details on your computer. 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 security settings for your modem's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to the section Setting up the wireless security settings in Chapter 3 of this user manual. 13 3.
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for Static IP NOTES: • The auto-detection of your ISP connection type takes place when you configure the wireless router for your connection settings. 3. 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 QIS failed to detect your Internet connection type, click Skip to manual setting and manually configure your 2.4GHz and 5 GHz wireless connection. Click Apply when done. 17
for Static IP NOTES: • The auto-detection of your ISP connection type takes place when you configure the wireless router for your connection settings. 3. 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 QIS failed to detect your Internet connection type, click Skip to manual setting and manually configure your 2.4GHz and 5 GHz wireless connection. Click Apply when done. 17
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3.1.3 Monitoring your USB device The ASUS Wireless Router provides two USB ports 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 3.0/2.0 ports on the rear panel of your network. NOTES: • To use this feature, you to the Plug-n-Share Disk Support List at http://event.asus.com/networks/disksupport • The USB ports support two USB drives or one printer and one USB drive at the same time. 23...
3.1.3 Monitoring your USB device The ASUS Wireless Router provides two USB ports 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 3.0/2.0 ports on the rear panel of your network. NOTES: • To use this feature, you to the Plug-n-Share Disk Support List at http://event.asus.com/networks/disksupport • The USB ports support two USB drives or one printer and one USB drive at the same time. 23...
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... setting allows you to configure other settings for a device with the name ABC, enter //ABC on the Internet Explorer address bar to login failures. • Device Name Assigns the name of the device as shown on the FTP server. NOTE: Some FTP clients may establish more than one connection. Configure the following settings: • Maximum Login User Set the maximum number of concurrent connections of user logins, the device name, work group, and character set used on the network. For example...
... setting allows you to configure other settings for a device with the name ABC, enter //ABC on the Internet Explorer address bar to login failures. • Device Name Assigns the name of the device as shown on the FTP server. NOTE: Some FTP clients may establish more than one connection. Configure the following settings: • Maximum Login User Set the maximum number of concurrent connections of user logins, the device name, work group, and character set used on the network. For example...
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... network clients with or without a central control through a gateway. It is used to route incoming data packets. • Enable UPnP: UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows several devices (such as routers, televisions, stereo systems, game consoles, and cellular phone), to your router. Using UPnP, a new network device is a host on the local network. • Connect to DNS Server: Allows this router to support P2P applications, interactive gaming, video conferencing, and web or proxy servers. A DNS is discovered automatically. The private IP address...
... network clients with or without a central control through a gateway. It is used to route incoming data packets. • Enable UPnP: UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows several devices (such as routers, televisions, stereo systems, game consoles, and cellular phone), to your router. Using UPnP, a new network device is a host on the local network. • Connect to DNS Server: Allows this router to support P2P applications, interactive gaming, video conferencing, and web or proxy servers. A DNS is discovered automatically. The private IP address...
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... period of time. If port forwarding has been successful, you are opened only when an application is set up a specific LAN IP address. Port triggering allows multiple computers to access the files or applications. Refer to as "Internet client"). Unlike port forwarding, which requires a static LAN IP address, port triggering allows dynamic port forwarding using the router. NOTE: Use a static IP address for the local client to make port forwarding work even without setting up and running. • You will need a client outside your server or application is making an outgoing...
... period of time. If port forwarding has been successful, you are opened only when an application is set up a specific LAN IP address. Port triggering allows multiple computers to access the files or applications. Refer to as "Internet client"). Unlike port forwarding, which requires a static LAN IP address, port triggering allows dynamic port forwarding using the router. NOTE: Use a static IP address for the local client to make port forwarding work even without setting up and running. • You will need a client outside your server or application is making an outgoing...
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... a VPN connection, you would need the IP address or domain name of the VPN server you are trying to access. On the Enable PPTP Server field, select Yes. 3. Click Apply. 4.5 VPN Server VPN (Virtual Private Network) provides a secure communication to configure broadcast support, authentication, MPPE Encryption, and Client IP address range. 76 On the Network Place (Samba) Support field, select Yes. 4. NOTE: For advanced VPN server settings, click the VPN Server tab to a remote computer or remote network using a public network such as the Internet. Enter the user...
... a VPN connection, you would need the IP address or domain name of the VPN server you are trying to access. On the Enable PPTP Server field, select Yes. 3. Click Apply. 4.5 VPN Server VPN (Virtual Private Network) provides a secure communication to configure broadcast support, authentication, MPPE Encryption, and Client IP address range. 76 On the Network Place (Samba) Support field, select Yes. 4. NOTE: For advanced VPN server settings, click the VPN Server tab to a remote computer or remote network using a public network such as the Internet. Enter the user...
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... enable Telnet services on the wireless router can select HTTP, HTTPS, or both protocols to secure router access. • Enable Web Access from WAN. • Client List: Enter the WAN IP addresses of devices that are allowed access to the wireless router GUI settings from WAN: Select Yes to allow specific IP item. 3. You can configure the following settings: • Change router login password: You can change the password and login name for the wireless router by entering a new name and password. • WPS button behavior: The physical WPS button on the network...
... enable Telnet services on the wireless router can select HTTP, HTTPS, or both protocols to secure router access. • Enable Web Access from WAN. • Client List: Enter the WAN IP addresses of devices that are allowed access to the wireless router GUI settings from WAN: Select Yes to allow specific IP item. 3. You can configure the following settings: • Change router login password: You can change the password and login name for the wireless router by entering a new name and password. • WPS button behavior: The physical WPS button on the network...
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... some time for the system to Advanced Settings > Administration > Restore/Save/Upload Setting tab. 2. NOTE: If issues occur, upload the latest firmware version and configure new settings. From the navigation panel, go to its default settings. 83 4.7.3 Firmware Upgrade NOTE: Download the latest firmware from a saved system settings file, click Browse to locate your file, then click Upload. In the New Firmware File field, click Browse to save /upload wireless router settings: 1.
... some time for the system to Advanced Settings > Administration > Restore/Save/Upload Setting tab. 2. NOTE: If issues occur, upload the latest firmware version and configure new settings. From the navigation panel, go to its default settings. 83 4.7.3 Firmware Upgrade NOTE: Download the latest firmware from a saved system settings file, click Browse to locate your file, then click Upload. In the New Firmware File field, click Browse to save /upload wireless router settings: 1.
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... not mentioned in this section before looking for more product information and contact details of ASUS Technical Support. 6.1 Basic Troubleshooting If you encounter problems that are having problems with your router, try these basic steps in this chapter, visit the ASUS support site at http://www.asus.com/Networks/Wireless_Routers/ RTAC1900/#download to download the latest firmware. 3. Go to the latest version. 1. Upgrade Firmware to Advanced Settings > Administration > Firmware Upgrade tab.
... not mentioned in this section before looking for more product information and contact details of ASUS Technical Support. 6.1 Basic Troubleshooting If you encounter problems that are having problems with your router, try these basic steps in this chapter, visit the ASUS support site at http://www.asus.com/Networks/Wireless_Routers/ RTAC1900/#download to download the latest firmware. 3. Go to the latest version. 1. Upgrade Firmware to Advanced Settings > Administration > Firmware Upgrade tab.
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... 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). The default login account and password are the factory default settings: User Name: admin Password: admin Enable DHCP: Yes (if WAN cable is not ON, check if all cables are plugged properly. • If there is still no Internet access, try to reboot your router to Administration > Restore/Save/Upload Setting, and click Restore. Launch the web GUI...
... 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). The default login account and password are the factory default settings: User Name: admin Password: admin Enable DHCP: Yes (if WAN cable is not ON, check if all cables are plugged properly. • If there is still no Internet access, try to reboot your router to Administration > Restore/Save/Upload Setting, and click Restore. Launch the web GUI...