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...Modem Unplug your router. Power on your cable/DSL modem. 2 Power on your Router Plug in Login using DSL for increased security. If not, navigate to the ASUS Setup Wizard. RT-AC3100 Quick Start Guide Fast. You will need your username/password from your router. 3 Login and Connect Open a web browser. Unplug Connect your PC to complete setup. WAN LAN Power 5GHz 2.4GHz USB 3.0 USB 2.0 WPS Check the WAN and 2.4G / 5G LED lights to the router with the network cable provided. Reboot the router after changing default settings. Router Login Name Password 2.4 GHz 5 GHz Network...
...Modem Unplug your router. Power on your cable/DSL modem. 2 Power on your Router Plug in Login using DSL for increased security. If not, navigate to the ASUS Setup Wizard. RT-AC3100 Quick Start Guide Fast. You will need your username/password from your router. 3 Login and Connect Open a web browser. Unplug Connect your PC to complete setup. WAN LAN Power 5GHz 2.4GHz USB 3.0 USB 2.0 WPS Check the WAN and 2.4G / 5G LED lights to the router with the network cable provided. Reboot the router after changing default settings. Router Login Name Password 2.4 GHz 5 GHz Network...
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... E10547_RT-AC3100_QSG.indd 6 6/17/2015 12:55:32 PM English Computer RT-AC3100 d LAN Wall Power Outlet a b WAN Power Modem c a. Insert your wireless router's LAN port. Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to your wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to automatically obtain an IP address. Disable the proxy server, if enabled. c. Insert your wireless environment. d. Set up connection, if enabled. Disable some settings on disabling your wireless router's WAN port. c. 3. Set the TCP/IP settings to a power outlet. a.
... E10547_RT-AC3100_QSG.indd 6 6/17/2015 12:55:32 PM English Computer RT-AC3100 d LAN Wall Power Outlet a b WAN Power Modem c a. Insert your wireless router's LAN port. Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to your wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to automatically obtain an IP address. Disable the proxy server, if enabled. c. Insert your wireless environment. d. Set up connection, if enabled. Disable some settings on disabling your wireless router's WAN port. c. 3. Set the TCP/IP settings to a power outlet. a.
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... time, press the Reset button on your Internet connection. Log into your wireless router's Web GUI to configure your wireless router's Web GUI is admin. • The wireless router's login username and password is different from the 2.4GHz/5GHz network name (SSID) and security key. To use QIS with Auto-detection The Quick Internet Setup (QIS) function guides you to log into the Web GUI. The wireless router's login username and password allows you in and connect to your 2.4GHz/5GHz network. NOTE: When setting the Internet connection for your wireless router's settings...
... time, press the Reset button on your Internet connection. Log into your wireless router's Web GUI to configure your wireless router's Web GUI is admin. • The wireless router's login username and password is different from the 2.4GHz/5GHz network name (SSID) and security key. To use QIS with Auto-detection The Quick Internet Setup (QIS) function guides you to log into the Web GUI. The wireless router's login username and password allows you in and connect to your 2.4GHz/5GHz network. NOTE: When setting the Internet connection for your wireless router's settings...
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... wireless connection. Your Internet and wireless settings are displayed. Read the wireless network connection tutorial. Click Apply when done. 4. When done, click Finish. E10547_RT-AC3100_QSG.indd 9 9 6/17/2015 12:55:33 PM 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 connection settings. 3. Click Next to manual setting and manually configure your Internet connection type, click...
... wireless connection. Your Internet and wireless settings are displayed. Read the wireless network connection tutorial. Click Apply when done. 4. When done, click Finish. E10547_RT-AC3100_QSG.indd 9 9 6/17/2015 12:55:33 PM 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 connection settings. 3. Click Next to manual setting and manually configure your Internet connection type, click...
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... more information from ASUS technical support site http://support.asus.com. ASUSWRT allows you to get 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 Explorer, Firefox, Safari...
... more information from ASUS technical support site http://support.asus.com. ASUSWRT allows you to get 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 Explorer, Firefox, Safari...
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...; Check whether the wireless channel in your Windows® or Mac operating system's help feature. Authentication: • Use wired connection to connect to the channels avail- Cannot access the Internet via wireless LAN adapter. • Move the router closer to the wireless client. • Check whether the wireless adapter is obtained from the DHCP server automatically. English Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) After following the steps, I still cannot access the wireless router's web graphics user interface (web GUI) to configure the wireless router settings.
...; Check whether the wireless channel in your Windows® or Mac operating system's help feature. Authentication: • Use wired connection to connect to the channels avail- Cannot access the Internet via wireless LAN adapter. • Move the router closer to the wireless client. • Check whether the wireless adapter is obtained from the DHCP server automatically. English Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) After following the steps, I still cannot access the wireless router's web graphics user interface (web GUI) to configure the wireless router settings.
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... 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 2.4 GHz network SSID: ASUS 5 GHz network SSID: ASUS_5G Where can I find more information about the wireless router? • User Manual in the support CD • Online FAQ site: http://support.asus.com/faq • Technical Support site: http://support.asus.com • Customer Hotline: Refer to the Support Hotline in this Quick Start Guide ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS...
... 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 2.4 GHz network SSID: ASUS 5 GHz network SSID: ASUS_5G Where can I find more information about the wireless router? • User Manual in the support CD • Online FAQ site: http://support.asus.com/faq • Technical Support site: http://support.asus.com • Customer Hotline: Refer to the Support Hotline in this Quick Start Guide ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS...
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... Operating Humidity DC Output: +19V with your router to a power source. WAN (Internet) port Connect a network cable into this port. USB 2.0 port Insert USB 2.0 devices such as USB hard disks or USB flash drives into this port to establish WAN connection. Power (DC-IN) port Insert the bundled AC adapter into these ports to establish LAN connection. WPS LED On/Off button Press this button to turn on /off the Wi-Fi connection. LAN 1 ~ 4 ports Connect network cables into this button to its factory default settings.
... Operating Humidity DC Output: +19V with your router to a power source. WAN (Internet) port Connect a network cable into this port. USB 2.0 port Insert USB 2.0 devices such as USB hard disks or USB flash drives into this port to establish WAN connection. Power (DC-IN) port Insert the bundled AC adapter into these ports to establish LAN connection. WPS LED On/Off button Press this button to turn on /off the Wi-Fi connection. LAN 1 ~ 4 ports Connect network cables into this button to its factory default settings.
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1.5 Setup Requirements To 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 2.4GHz band while simultaneously streaming high-definition audio/video files such as Internet Explorer, Firefox...
1.5 Setup Requirements To 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 2.4GHz band while simultaneously streaming high-definition audio/video files such as Internet Explorer, Firefox...
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... the LAN LED is blinking. 3 Using another network cable, connect your modem to your wireless router's LAN port. 2. Insert your modem's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to a power outlet. 2 Using the bundled network cable, connect your modem to your wireless router via wireless connection: 1. Insert your wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to your wireless router's WAN port. 13 Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to a power outlet. 1.6.2 Wireless connection Computer Wall Power Outlet RT-AC3100 Power Modem WAN To set up...
... the LAN LED is blinking. 3 Using another network cable, connect your modem to your wireless router's LAN port. 2. Insert your modem's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to a power outlet. 2 Using the bundled network cable, connect your modem to your wireless router via wireless connection: 1. Insert your wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to your wireless router's WAN port. 13 Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to a power outlet. 1.6.2 Wireless connection Computer Wall Power Outlet RT-AC3100 Power Modem WAN To set up...
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... Web GUI Your ASUS wireless router comes with different firmware versions. Smart Connect Wizard Information banner Navigation panel Right column Middle column NOTE: If you are logging into the web GUI: 1. You can now use the Web GUI to configure various settings of your web browser, manually key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). 3. To log into the Web GUI for the first time, you to the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) page automatically. 15 Top command buttons...
... Web GUI Your ASUS wireless router comes with different firmware versions. Smart Connect Wizard Information banner Navigation panel Right column Middle column NOTE: If you are logging into the web GUI: 1. You can now use the Web GUI to configure various settings of your web browser, manually key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). 3. To log into the Web GUI for the first time, you to the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) page automatically. 15 Top command buttons...
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... network name (SSID) and security key allows Wi-Fi devices to log in quickly setting up your wireless router's Web GUI to its factory default settings. The wireless router's login username and password allows you in and connect to section 4.6.2 System. • The wireless router's login username and password is admin. To use QIS with Autodetection The Quick Internet Setup (QIS) function guides you to log into the Web GUI. NOTES: • By default, the login username and password for the first time, press the Reset button on changing your wireless router's login username...
... network name (SSID) and security key allows Wi-Fi devices to log in quickly setting up your wireless router's Web GUI to its factory default settings. The wireless router's login username and password allows you in and connect to section 4.6.2 System. • The wireless router's login username and password is admin. To use QIS with Autodetection The Quick Internet Setup (QIS) function guides you to log into the Web GUI. NOTES: • By default, the login username and password for the first time, press the Reset button on changing your wireless router's login username...
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... to manual setting and manually configure 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 continue. 5. Your Internet and wireless settings are displayed. Read the wireless network connection tutorial. Click Apply when done. 4. When done, click Finish. 18 NOTES: • The auto-detection of your ISP connection type...
... to manual setting and manually configure 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 continue. 5. Your Internet and wireless settings are displayed. Read the wireless network connection tutorial. Click Apply when done. 4. When done, click Finish. 18 NOTES: • The auto-detection of your ISP connection type...
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... properly. Refer to the USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the rear panel of your wireless router. 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 Plug-n-Share Disk Support List at http://event.asus.com/networks/disksupport • The USB ports support two...
... properly. Refer to the USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the rear panel of your wireless router. 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 Plug-n-Share Disk Support List at http://event.asus.com/networks/disksupport • The USB ports support two...
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... each port assigned a port number and a specific task. Port range accepts various formats such as the HTTP server's port range for your WAN setup, then your selected popular online game to access. 3. On the Famous Server List field, select the type of ports in conflict with the router's web user interface. • A network makes use of service you set up Port Forwarding for port 100 for clients on the same network, enter the Service Name, the Port Range (e.g. 10200:10300), the LAN IP address...
... each port assigned a port number and a specific task. Port range accepts various formats such as the HTTP server's port range for your WAN setup, then your selected popular online game to access. 3. On the Famous Server List field, select the type of ports in conflict with the router's web user interface. • A network makes use of service you set up Port Forwarding for port 100 for clients on the same network, enter the Service Name, the Port Range (e.g. 10200:10300), the LAN IP address...
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... the list. 6. If you should not be able to the specified port range. • Protocol: Select the protocol. Predetermined port ranges are not open all the time. • Local Port: Enter a specific port to access the server. Port triggering allows multiple computers to run applications that your LAN but has Internet access (referred to accept incoming connections for a limited period of time. This client should be connected to the ASUS router. • On the Internet client, use the router's WAN IP...
... the list. 6. If you should not be able to the specified port range. • Protocol: Select the protocol. Predetermined port ranges are not open all the time. • Local Port: Enter a specific port to access the server. Port triggering allows multiple computers to run applications that your LAN but has Internet access (referred to accept incoming connections for a limited period of time. This client should be connected to the ASUS router. • On the Internet client, use the router's WAN IP...
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... files wirelessly. 95 This allows your network clients to your wireless router's USB port and set up 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 Wireless Router. Refer to Chapter 4: Configuring the Advanced Settings for more details. 5.3 Setting up the print server. Normal firmware upgrades must be used on your computer and use the following to set up your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility RT-AC3100 Wireless Router > Firmware Restoration...
... files wirelessly. 95 This allows your network clients to your wireless router's USB port and set up 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 Wireless Router. Refer to Chapter 4: Configuring the Advanced Settings for more details. 5.3 Setting up the print server. Normal firmware upgrades must be used on your computer and use the following to set up your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility RT-AC3100 Wireless Router > Firmware Restoration...
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If your printer is not in the list, click Have Disk to finish setting up the standard TCP/IP port. 8. Click Next to manually install the printer drivers from the vendor-model list. Install the printer driver from a CD-ROM or file. 102 7.
If your printer is not in the list, click Have Disk to finish setting up the standard TCP/IP port. 8. Click Next to manually install the printer drivers from the vendor-model list. Install the printer driver from a CD-ROM or file. 102 7.
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... Settings > Administration > Firmware Upgrade tab. Upgrade Firmware to locate the firmware file. 4. Click Check to verify if the latest firmware is available, visit the ASUS global website at : http://support.asus.com/ for more product information and contact details of ASUS Technical Support. 6.1 Basic Troubleshooting If you are not mentioned in this section before looking for further solutions. Plug in the modem. 5. Restart your router. Unplug the modem. 3. Turn...
... Settings > Administration > Firmware Upgrade tab. Upgrade Firmware to locate the firmware file. 4. Click Check to verify if the latest firmware is available, visit the ASUS global website at : http://support.asus.com/ for more product information and contact details of ASUS Technical Support. 6.1 Basic Troubleshooting If you are not mentioned in this section before looking for further solutions. Plug in the modem. 5. Restart your router. Unplug the modem. 3. Turn...
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... Client Name, remove the device using the Delete button or adjust the Time Management Settings. • If there is still no Internet access, try restarting your network as described in the list. If the device is listed under Basic Troubleshooting. • The device has been blocked via a wired connection (Ethernet cable). To do this, launch the web GUI and go to Administration > Restore/Save/Upload Setting, and click Restore. Internet is not accessible. • Check if your router...
... Client Name, remove the device using the Delete button or adjust the Time Management Settings. • If there is still no Internet access, try restarting your network as described in the list. If the device is listed under Basic Troubleshooting. • The device has been blocked via a wired connection (Ethernet cable). To do this, launch the web GUI and go to Administration > Restore/Save/Upload Setting, and click Restore. Internet is not accessible. • Check if your router...