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...85 4.6.2 URL Filter 85 4.6.3 Keyword filter 86 4.6.4 Network Services Filter 87 4.6.5 IPv6 Firewall 88 4.7 Administration 89 4.7.1 Operation Mode 89 4.7.2 System 90 4.7.3 Firmware Upgrade 91 4.7.4 Restore/Save/Upload Setting 92 4.8 System Log 93 4.9 Smart Connect 94 4.9.1 Setting up Smart Connect 94 4.9.2 Smart Connect Rule 97 5 Utilities 5.1 Device Discovery 100 5.2 Firmware Restoration 101 5.3 Setting up your printer server 102 5.3.1 ASUS EZ Printer Sharing 102 5.3.2 Using LPR to Share Printer 106 5.4 Download Master 111 5.4.1 Configuring Bit Torrent download settings 112...
...85 4.6.2 URL Filter 85 4.6.3 Keyword filter 86 4.6.4 Network Services Filter 87 4.6.5 IPv6 Firewall 88 4.7 Administration 89 4.7.1 Operation Mode 89 4.7.2 System 90 4.7.3 Firmware Upgrade 91 4.7.4 Restore/Save/Upload Setting 92 4.8 System Log 93 4.9 Smart Connect 94 4.9.1 Setting up Smart Connect 94 4.9.2 Smart Connect Rule 97 5 Utilities 5.1 Device Discovery 100 5.2 Firmware Restoration 101 5.3 Setting up your printer server 102 5.3.1 ASUS EZ Printer Sharing 102 5.3.2 Using LPR to Share Printer 106 5.4 Download Master 111 5.4.1 Configuring Bit Torrent download settings 112...
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... (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 5GHz band. • Some IEEE 802.11n devices that will be used to connect the network devices should not exceed 100 meters. 11 Refer to the device's manual for specifications. • The Ethernet RJ-45 cables that you may install...
... (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 5GHz band. • Some IEEE 802.11n devices that will be used to connect the network devices should not exceed 100 meters. 11 Refer to the device's manual for specifications. • The Ethernet RJ-45 cables that you may install...
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Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to your wireless router's WAN port. 4. Insert your wireless router via wireless connection: 1. Insert your wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to a power outlet. 1.6.2 Wireless connection Computer RT-AC5300 1 Modem WAN 3 Internet 2 To set up your modem's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to your wireless router's LAN port. Ensure that the LAN LED is blinking. 3 Using another network cable, connect your modem to a power outlet. 13 2. IMPORTANT!
Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to your wireless router's WAN port. 4. Insert your wireless router via wireless connection: 1. Insert your wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to a power outlet. 1.6.2 Wireless connection Computer RT-AC5300 1 Modem WAN 3 Internet 2 To set up your modem's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to your wireless router's LAN port. Ensure that the LAN LED is blinking. 3 Using another network cable, connect your modem to a power outlet. 13 2. IMPORTANT!
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NOTES: • For details on your wireless router's WAN port. 3. Insert your network, refer to the section Setting up the security settings for your modem's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to a power outlet. 4. 2 Using the bundled network cable, connect your modem to 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 wireless security settings in Chapter 3 of this user manual. 14
NOTES: • For details on your wireless router's WAN port. 3. Insert your network, refer to the section Setting up the security settings for your modem's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to a power outlet. 4. 2 Using the bundled network cable, connect your modem to 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 wireless security settings in Chapter 3 of this user manual. 14
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... settings of your web browser, manually key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). 3. NOTE: The features may vary with an intuitive web graphical user interface (GUI) that allows you will be directed to easily configure its various features through a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome. 2 Getting started 2.1 Logging into the web GUI: 1. To log into the Web GUI Your ASUS wireless router comes with different firmware versions. Smart Connect...
... settings of your web browser, manually key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). 3. NOTE: The features may vary with an intuitive web graphical user interface (GUI) that allows you will be directed to easily configure its various features through a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome. 2 Getting started 2.1 Logging into the web GUI: 1. To log into the Web GUI Your ASUS wireless router comes with different firmware versions. Smart Connect...
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... login username and password for the first time, press the Reset button on changing your 2.4GHz/5GHz network. 16 To use QIS with Autodetection The Quick Internet Setup (QIS) function guides you to log into the Web GUI. Log into your wireless router's Web GUI to your wireless router's login username and password, refer to its factory default settings. For details on your wireless router's Web GUI is different from the 2.4GHz/5GHz network name (SSID) and security key. NOTE: When setting the Internet connection for your wireless router...
... login username and password for the first time, press the Reset button on changing your 2.4GHz/5GHz network. 16 To use QIS with Autodetection The Quick Internet Setup (QIS) function guides you to log into the Web GUI. Log into your wireless router's Web GUI to your wireless router's login username and password, refer to its factory default settings. For details on your wireless router's Web GUI is different from the 2.4GHz/5GHz network name (SSID) and security key. NOTE: When setting the Internet connection for your wireless router...
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NOTES: • The auto-detection of your ISP connection type takes place when you configure the wireless router for your connection settings. 3. 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. • If QIS failed to detect your Internet connection type, click Skip to continue. 5. When done, click Finish. 18...
NOTES: • The auto-detection of your ISP connection type takes place when you configure the wireless router for your connection settings. 3. 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. • If QIS failed to detect your Internet connection type, click Skip to continue. 5. When done, click Finish. 18...
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... use this feature, you to share files and printer with clients in your network. 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...
... use this feature, you to share files and printer with clients in your network. 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...
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... Hybrid mode, wireless devices connected to enter the MAC address of these options: • AP Only: Disables the Wireless Bridge function. • WDS Only: Enables the Wireless Bridge feature but prevents other wireless devices/stations from Advanced Settings > Wireless > General tab. In the Connect to APs in list field, click Yes if you want to connect to an Access Point listed in a MAC address and click the Add button to the ASUS wireless router will only receive half the connection speed...
... Hybrid mode, wireless devices connected to enter the MAC address of these options: • AP Only: Disables the Wireless Bridge function. • WDS Only: Enables the Wireless Bridge feature but prevents other wireless devices/stations from Advanced Settings > Wireless > General tab. In the Connect to APs in list field, click Yes if you want to connect to an Access Point listed in a MAC address and click the Add button to the ASUS wireless router will only receive half the connection speed...
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... time between wireless devices. Select Disable to switch off WMM APSD. • Reducing USB 3.0 interference: Enable this function allows to support 256-QAM (MCS 8/9) on the 2.4GHz band to achieve better range and throughput on the 2.4 GHz band. Lower the Beacon Interval value for an unstable wireless connection or for roaming devices. • Enable TX Bursting: Enable TX Bursting improves transmission speed between the wireless router...
... time between wireless devices. Select Disable to switch off WMM APSD. • Reducing USB 3.0 interference: Enable this function allows to support 256-QAM (MCS 8/9) on the 2.4GHz band to achieve better range and throughput on the 2.4 GHz band. Lower the Beacon Interval value for an unstable wireless connection or for roaming devices. • Enable TX Bursting: Enable TX Bursting improves transmission speed between the wireless router...
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... a host on the local network. • Connect to DNS Server automatically: Allows this router to get the DNS IP address from your ISP. 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 your router. Check with your ISP and fill...
... a host on the local network. • Connect to DNS Server automatically: Allows this router to get the DNS IP address from your ISP. 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 your router. Check with your ISP and fill...
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... WAN setup, then your http server/web server would fail. On the Port Forwarding List table, key in order to make port forwarding work properly. 5. Port range accepts various formats such as the HTTP server's port range for your network's firewall is used by one application or service at the same time. • Local IP: Key in conflict with the router's web user interface. • A network makes use of service you want to section 4.2 LAN for HTTP. A specific port can only be in the client's LAN IP address. Refer...
... WAN setup, then your http server/web server would fail. On the Port Forwarding List table, key in order to make port forwarding work properly. 5. Port range accepts various formats such as the HTTP server's port range for your network's firewall is used by one application or service at the same time. • Local IP: Key in conflict with the router's web user interface. • A network makes use of service you want to section 4.2 LAN for HTTP. A specific port can only be in the client's LAN IP address. Refer...
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... require manually forwarding the same ports to the specified port range. • Protocol: Select the protocol. They are configured to access the files or applications. Leave this field blank if you are not open all the time. Unlike port forwarding, which requires a static LAN IP address, port triggering allows dynamic port forwarding using the router. This client should be connected to the ASUS router. • On the Internet client, use the router's WAN IP to run applications that your LAN but has Internet access (referred...
... require manually forwarding the same ports to the specified port range. • Protocol: Select the protocol. They are configured to access the files or applications. Leave this field blank if you are not open all the time. Unlike port forwarding, which requires a static LAN IP address, port triggering allows dynamic port forwarding using the router. This client should be connected to the ASUS router. • On the Internet client, use the router's WAN IP to run applications that your LAN but has Internet access (referred...
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... change the password and login name for the wireless router by entering a new name and password. • Time Zone: Select the time zone for your wireless router settings. Select No to to Advanced Settings > Administration > System tab. 2. NOTE: The router will reboot when 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 devices outside the network to enable Telnet services...
... change the password and login name for the wireless router by entering a new name and password. • Time Zone: Select the time zone for your wireless router settings. Select No to to Advanced Settings > Administration > System tab. 2. NOTE: The router will reboot when 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 devices outside the network to enable Telnet services...
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... and scan files wirelessly. 102 Refer to Chapter 4: Configuring the Advanced Settings for more details. 5.3 Setting up your printer server 5.3.1 ASUS EZ Printer Sharing ASUS EZ Printing Sharing utility allows you to connect a USB printer to your TCP/IP settings: IP address: 192.168.1.x Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 4. Normal firmware upgrades must be used on your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility RT-AC5300 Wireless Router > Firmware Restoration. 5. Specify a firmware file, then...
... and scan files wirelessly. 102 Refer to Chapter 4: Configuring the Advanced Settings for more details. 5.3 Setting up your printer server 5.3.1 ASUS EZ Printer Sharing ASUS EZ Printing Sharing utility allows you to connect a USB printer to your TCP/IP settings: IP address: 192.168.1.x Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 4. Normal firmware upgrades must be used on your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility RT-AC5300 Wireless Router > Firmware Restoration. 5. Specify a firmware file, then...
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Click Next. 6. Click Finish to set up your hardware, then click Next. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. 104 4. Wait a few minutes for the initial setup to finish.
Click Next. 6. Click Finish to set up your hardware, then click Next. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. 104 4. Wait a few minutes for the initial setup to finish.
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7. Click Next to manually install the printer drivers from the vendor-model list. Install the printer driver from a CD-ROM or file. 109 If your printer is not in the list, click Have Disk to finish setting up the standard TCP/IP port. 8.
7. Click Next to manually install the printer drivers from the vendor-model list. Install the printer driver from a CD-ROM or file. 109 If your printer is not in the list, click Have Disk to finish setting up the standard TCP/IP port. 8.
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... the Firmware Upgrade page, click Browse to the latest version. 1. Turn on computers. 114 Turn off the modem. 2. 6 Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions for issues you encounter problems that are having problems with your router. If you may encounter with your router, try these basic steps in this chapter, visit the ASUS support site at http://www.asus.com/Networks/Wireless_Routers/ RTAC5300/#download to download the latest firmware...
... the Firmware Upgrade page, click Browse to the latest version. 1. Turn on computers. 114 Turn off the modem. 2. 6 Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions for issues you encounter problems that are having problems with your router. If you may encounter with your router, try these basic steps in this chapter, visit the ASUS support site at http://www.asus.com/Networks/Wireless_Routers/ RTAC5300/#download to download the latest firmware...
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...'s WAN IP address, try to reboot your network in the list. You forgot the SSID (network name) or network password • Setup a new SSID and encryption key via the Parental Control function. The default login account and password are plugged properly. Internet is not accessible. • Check if your router can connect to your router to the default settings. If the device is listed under Basic Troubleshooting. • The device has been blocked via a wired connection (Ethernet cable). Launch the web...
...'s WAN IP address, try to reboot your network in the list. You forgot the SSID (network name) or network password • Setup a new SSID and encryption key via the Parental Control function. The default login account and password are plugged properly. Internet is not accessible. • Check if your router can connect to your router to the default settings. If the device is listed under Basic Troubleshooting. • The device has been blocked via a wired connection (Ethernet cable). Launch the web...
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... rescue mode and run the Firmware Restoration utility. Refer to section 5.2 Firmware Restoration on how to Administration > Restore/Save/Upload Setting, and click Restore. The following are the factory default settings: User Name: Password: admin admin Enable DHCP: IP address: Yes (if WAN cable is plugged in) http://router.asus.com (or 192.168.1.1) Domain Name: (Blank) Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 DNS Server 1: DNS Server 2: 192.168.1.1 (Blank) SSID (2.4GHz): ASUS SSID (5GHz): ASUS_5G Firmware upgrade failed. How to restore the...
... rescue mode and run the Firmware Restoration utility. Refer to section 5.2 Firmware Restoration on how to Administration > Restore/Save/Upload Setting, and click Restore. The following are the factory default settings: User Name: Password: admin admin Enable DHCP: IP address: Yes (if WAN cable is plugged in) http://router.asus.com (or 192.168.1.1) Domain Name: (Blank) Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 DNS Server 1: DNS Server 2: 192.168.1.1 (Blank) SSID (2.4GHz): ASUS SSID (5GHz): ASUS_5G Firmware upgrade failed. How to restore the...