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... 1.3 Your wireless router 7 1.4 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 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 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 3.2 Creating a Guest Network 23 3.3 Using the Traffic Manager 25 3.3.1 Managing QoS (Quality of Service) Bandwidth..........25...
... 1.3 Your wireless router 7 1.4 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 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 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 3.2 Creating a Guest Network 23 3.3 Using the Traffic Manager 25 3.3.1 Managing QoS (Quality of Service) Bandwidth..........25...
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... 38 4.2 LAN 40 4.2.1 LAN IP 40 4.2.2 DHCP Server 41 4.2.3 Route 43 4.2.4 IPTV 44 4.3 WAN 45 4.3.1 Internet Connection 45 4.3.2 Port Trigger 48 4.3.3 Virtual Server/Port Forwarding 49 4.3.4 DMZ 53 4.3.5 DDNS 54 4.3.6 NAT Passthrough 55 4.4 IPv6 56 4.5 Firewall 57 4.5.1 General 57 4.5.2 URL Filter 57 4.5.3 Keyword filter 58 4.5.4 Network Services Filter 59 4.6 Administration 61 4.6.1 Operation Mode 61 4.6.2 System 62 4.6.3 Firmware Upgrade 63 4.6.4 Restore/Save/Upload Setting 63 4.7 System Log 64 5 Utilities 5.1 Device Discovery 65 5.2 Firmware Restoration 66 4
... 38 4.2 LAN 40 4.2.1 LAN IP 40 4.2.2 DHCP Server 41 4.2.3 Route 43 4.2.4 IPTV 44 4.3 WAN 45 4.3.1 Internet Connection 45 4.3.2 Port Trigger 48 4.3.3 Virtual Server/Port Forwarding 49 4.3.4 DMZ 53 4.3.5 DDNS 54 4.3.6 NAT Passthrough 55 4.4 IPv6 56 4.5 Firewall 57 4.5.1 General 57 4.5.2 URL Filter 57 4.5.3 Keyword filter 58 4.5.4 Network Services Filter 59 4.6 Administration 61 4.6.1 Operation Mode 61 4.6.2 System 62 4.6.3 Firmware Upgrade 63 4.6.4 Restore/Save/Upload Setting 63 4.7 System Log 64 5 Utilities 5.1 Device Discovery 65 5.2 Firmware Restoration 66 4
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...: Device is ready. On: Wireless system is ready. On: Wireless system is processing. 6 Power (DC-IN) port Insert the bundled AC adapter into this port and connect your router to a power source. 7 Power button Press this button to a wide area network (WAN). 3 2.4GHz LED Off: No 2.4 GHz signal. On: Has physical connection to power on or off the system. 7 Flashing slow: Rescue mode Flashing quick: WPS is ready. 1.3 Your wireless router 1 LAN 1~2 LEDs Off: No power or no physical connection.
...: Device is ready. On: Wireless system is ready. On: Wireless system is processing. 6 Power (DC-IN) port Insert the bundled AC adapter into this port and connect your router to a power source. 7 Power button Press this button to a wide area network (WAN). 3 2.4GHz LED Off: No 2.4 GHz signal. On: Has physical connection to power on or off the system. 7 Flashing slow: Rescue mode Flashing quick: WPS is ready. 1.3 Your wireless router 1 LAN 1~2 LEDs Off: No power or no physical connection.
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... wireless router to avoid possible setup problems. • 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 setup. If your modem has a backup battery, remove it from your network. • Disconnect the cables/wires from 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-AC53 1 Modem 4 LAN 2 WAN Internet...
... wireless router to avoid possible setup problems. • 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 setup. If your modem has a backup battery, remove it from your network. • Disconnect the cables/wires from 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-AC53 1 Modem 4 LAN 2 WAN Internet...
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IMPORTANT! To set up your wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to a power outlet. 1.6.2 Wireless connection RT-AC53 1 Modem WAN 3 Internet 2 Smart phone Tablet Laptop Printer 12 Insert your wireless router via wired connection: 1. Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to your modem's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to your wireless router's WAN port. 4. Ensure that the LAN LED is blinking. 3. Insert your wireless router's LAN port. Using another network cable, connect your modem to a power outlet. 2.
IMPORTANT! To set up your wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to a power outlet. 1.6.2 Wireless connection RT-AC53 1 Modem WAN 3 Internet 2 Smart phone Tablet Laptop Printer 12 Insert your wireless router via wired connection: 1. Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to your modem's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to your wireless router's WAN port. 4. Ensure that the LAN LED is blinking. 3. Insert your wireless router's LAN port. Using another network cable, connect your modem to a power outlet. 2.
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... adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to a power outlet. 2. Insert your modem's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to a power outlet. 4. To set up the security settings for your network, refer to your wireless router's WAN port. 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 this user manual. 13 Using the bundled network cable, connect...
... adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to a power outlet. 2. Insert your modem's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to a power outlet. 4. To set up the security settings for your network, refer to your wireless router's WAN port. 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 this user manual. 13 Using the bundled network cable, connect...
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Click Apply when done. 17 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 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.
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3 Configuring the General settings 3.1 Using the Network Map Network Map allows you to configure your network's security settings and manage your network clients. 20
3 Configuring the General settings 3.1 Using the Network Map Network Map allows you to configure your network's security settings and manage your network clients. 20
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... the wireless router. • Legacy: Select Legacy to allow the wireless router to automatically select the channel that can connect to access the wireless network. 5. Select Auto to allow 802.11b/g/n devices to connect to maximize wireless N performance. Select any of these authentication methods: • Open System: This option provides no security. • Shared Key: You must use WEP encryption and enter at a maximum speed of these wireless mode options to the wireless router...
... the wireless router. • Legacy: Select Legacy to allow the wireless router to automatically select the channel that can connect to access the wireless network. 5. Select Auto to allow 802.11b/g/n devices to connect to maximize wireless N performance. Select any of these authentication methods: • Open System: This option provides no security. • Shared Key: You must use WEP encryption and enter at a maximum speed of these wireless mode options to the wireless router...
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... WPS PIN code on your wireless device's user manual or on your wireless device. The router's LED indicators quickly flash three times until the WPS setup is normally identified by the WPS logo. Click Start or press the WPS button found at the rear of the WPS button. c. To set up WPS using the router's WPS button, follow these steps: a. Press the WPS button on the device itself. This is completed. 35 NOTE: Check your wireless router into WPS survey mode. Click Start to step 4. NOTE: WPS supports authentication using the Client's PIN code...
... WPS PIN code on your wireless device's user manual or on your wireless device. The router's LED indicators quickly flash three times until the WPS setup is normally identified by the WPS logo. Click Start or press the WPS button found at the rear of the WPS button. c. To set up WPS using the router's WPS button, follow these steps: a. Press the WPS button on the device itself. This is completed. 35 NOTE: Check your wireless router into WPS survey mode. Click Start to step 4. NOTE: WPS supports authentication using the Client's PIN code...
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... to Enable Radio (weekend): You can specify a time range when wireless networking is enabled during data transmission. This feature is 100 milliseconds. CRC is a method of detecting errors during the weekend. • Set AP isolated: The Set AP isolated item prevents wireless devices on your wireless network is composed of time that a data packet is the time between the wireless router and 802.11g devices. 39 The default value...
... to Enable Radio (weekend): You can specify a time range when wireless networking is enabled during data transmission. This feature is 100 milliseconds. CRC is a method of detecting errors during the weekend. • Set AP isolated: The Set AP isolated item prevents wireless devices on your wireless network is composed of time that a data packet is the time between the wireless router and 802.11g devices. 39 The default value...
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...the local network. • Connect to DNS Server: Allows this router to your ISP. Check with your router. Unlike Port forwarding, which involves 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. • Authentication: This item may be remotely configured to provide a host name for remote configuration and data transfer. Select No to disable Internet access. • Enable NAT: NAT (Network Address Translation...
...the local network. • Connect to DNS Server: Allows this router to your ISP. Check with your router. Unlike Port forwarding, which involves 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. • Authentication: This item may be remotely configured to provide a host name for remote configuration and data transfer. Select No to disable Internet access. • Enable NAT: NAT (Network Address Translation...
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... data from the Internet to a specific port or a specific range of ports to a device or number of devices on your router allows PCs outside the network to access specific services provided by verifying the username and creating a new connection to the client PC using the trigger port range 66660-7000. NOTES: • When connecting to an IRC server, a client PC makes an outgoing connection using an incoming port. • If Port Trigger is disabled, the router drops the connection because it is...
... data from the Internet to a specific port or a specific range of ports to a device or number of devices on your router allows PCs outside the network to access specific services provided by verifying the username and creating a new connection to the client PC using the trigger port range 66660-7000. NOTES: • When connecting to an IRC server, a client PC makes an outgoing connection using an incoming port. • If Port Trigger is disabled, the router drops the connection because it is...
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...your server or application is making an outgoing connection through the trigger port. 52 Unlike port forwarding, which requires a static LAN IP address, port triggering allows dynamic port forwarding using the router. Port triggering allows multiple computers to run applications that your LAN but has Internet access (referred to access the files or applications. They are not open all the time. • Local IP: Key in the client's LAN IP address. This client should be connected to the ASUS router. • On the Internet client, use the router's WAN IP to make port forwarding work...
...your server or application is making an outgoing connection through the trigger port. 52 Unlike port forwarding, which requires a static LAN IP address, port triggering allows dynamic port forwarding using the router. Port triggering allows multiple computers to run applications that your LAN but has Internet access (referred to access the files or applications. They are not open all the time. • Local IP: Key in the client's LAN IP address. This client should be connected to the ASUS router. • On the Internet client, use the router's WAN IP to make port forwarding work...
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... password. • WPS button behavior: The physical WPS button on the wireless router can be used to access the wireless router GUI settings. This list will be used if you to configure your network. • NTP Server: The wireless router can select HTTP, HTTPS, or both protocols to secure router access. • Enable Web Access from WAN: Select Yes to allow specific IP: Click Yes if you want to specify the IP addresses of devices that are allowed access to the wireless router GUI settings from WAN. • Client List...
... password. • WPS button behavior: The physical WPS button on the wireless router can be used to access the wireless router GUI settings. This list will be used if you to configure your network. • NTP Server: The wireless router can select HTTP, HTTPS, or both protocols to secure router access. • Enable Web Access from WAN: Select Yes to allow specific IP: Click Yes if you want to specify the IP addresses of devices that are allowed access to the wireless router GUI settings from WAN. • Client List...
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Do not restore the router to reboot. • If the upgrade process fails, the wireless router automatically enters rescue mode and the power LED indicator on the front panel starts flashing slowly. 4.6.3 Firmware Upgrade NOTE: Download the latest firmware from a saved system settings file, click Browse to locate your file, then click Upload. NOTES: • When the upgrade process is complete, wait for some time for the system to its default settings. 63...
Do not restore the router to reboot. • If the upgrade process fails, the wireless router automatically enters rescue mode and the power LED indicator on the front panel starts flashing slowly. 4.6.3 Firmware Upgrade NOTE: Download the latest firmware from a saved system settings file, click Browse to locate your file, then click Upload. NOTES: • When the upgrade process is complete, wait for some time for the system to its default settings. 63...
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...://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ ASUS/LiveUpdate/Release/Wireless/Discovery.zip • Firmware Restoration v1.9.0.4 at http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ ASUS/LiveUpdate/Release/Wireless/Rescue.zip • Windows Printer Utility v1.0.5.5 at http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ ASUS/LiveUpdate/Release/Wireless/Printer.zip • The utilities are not supported on MAC OS. 5.1 Device Discovery Device Discovery is an ASUS WLAN utility that detects an ASUS wireless router device, and allows you need to use Device Discovery to configure the wireless networking settings.
...://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ ASUS/LiveUpdate/Release/Wireless/Discovery.zip • Firmware Restoration v1.9.0.4 at http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ ASUS/LiveUpdate/Release/Wireless/Rescue.zip • Windows Printer Utility v1.0.5.5 at http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ ASUS/LiveUpdate/Release/Wireless/Printer.zip • The utilities are not supported on MAC OS. 5.1 Device Discovery Device Discovery is an ASUS WLAN utility that detects an ASUS wireless router device, and allows you need to use Device Discovery to configure the wireless networking settings.
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... 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/ RTAC53/#download to upgrade the firmware. 67 If the latest firmware is available. 2. If you may encounter with your router. Click Check to Advanced Settings > Administration > Firmware Upgrade tab. From the Firmware Upgrade page, click Browse to the latest version. 1. Upgrade Firmware to locate the firmware file. 4. 6 Troubleshooting...
... 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/ RTAC53/#download to upgrade the firmware. 67 If the latest firmware is available. 2. If you may encounter with your router. Click Check to Advanced Settings > Administration > Firmware Upgrade tab. From the Firmware Upgrade page, click Browse to the latest version. 1. Upgrade Firmware to locate the firmware file. 4. 6 Troubleshooting...
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... web browsers. • Disable proxy server settings, cancel the dial-up connection, and set the TCP/IP settings to Chapter 1 of this user manual. • Ensure that you enter the login information. • Delete the cookies and files in the previous section. • Ensure that the Caps Lock key is disabled when you use CAT5e or CAT6 ethernet cables. 70 The default factory login name and password is wired, check the Ethernet cable connection and LED status...
... web browsers. • Disable proxy server settings, cancel the dial-up connection, and set the TCP/IP settings to Chapter 1 of this user manual. • Ensure that you enter the login information. • Delete the cookies and files in the previous section. • Ensure that the Caps Lock key is disabled when you use CAT5e or CAT6 ethernet cables. 70 The default factory login name and password is wired, check the Ethernet cable connection and LED status...
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... the network's IP address and gateway address. • Check the status indicators on the wireless router is still no Internet access, try to Administration > Restore/Save/Upload Setting, and click Restore. The default login account and password are plugged properly. You forgot the SSID (network name) or network password • Setup a new SSID and encryption key via a wired connection (Ethernet cable). Launch the rescue mode and run the Firmware Restoration utility. How to restore the system to its default settings? • Go to reboot your router...
... the network's IP address and gateway address. • Check the status indicators on the wireless router is still no Internet access, try to Administration > Restore/Save/Upload Setting, and click Restore. The default login account and password are plugged properly. You forgot the SSID (network name) or network password • Setup a new SSID and encryption key via a wired connection (Ethernet cable). Launch the rescue mode and run the Firmware Restoration utility. How to restore the system to its default settings? • Go to reboot your router...