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User Guide RT-AC5300 Wireless-AC5300 Tri-band Gigabit Router
User Guide RT-AC5300 Wireless-AC5300 Tri-band Gigabit Router
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... started 2.1 Logging into the Web GUI 15 2.2 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with Auto-detection 16 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 23 3.1.3 Monitoring your USB device 24 3.2 Creating a Guest Network 27 3.3 AiProtection...
... started 2.1 Logging into the Web GUI 15 2.2 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with Auto-detection 16 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 23 3.1.3 Monitoring your USB device 24 3.2 Creating a Guest Network 27 3.3 AiProtection...
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... Servers Center 44 3.5.3 3G/4G 49 3.6 Using AiCloud 2.0 50 3.6.1 Cloud Disk 51 3.6.2 Smart Access 53 3.6.3 Smart Sync 54 4 Configuring the Advanced Settings 4.1 Wireless 55 4.1.1 General 55 4.1.2 WPS 57 4.1.3 Bridge 59 4.1.4 Wireless MAC Filter 61 4.1.5 RADIUS Setting 62 4.1.6 Professional 63 4.2 LAN 66 4.2.1 LAN IP 66 4.2.2 DHCP Server 67 4.2.3 Route 69 4.2.4 IPTV 70 4.3 WAN...
... Servers Center 44 3.5.3 3G/4G 49 3.6 Using AiCloud 2.0 50 3.6.1 Cloud Disk 51 3.6.2 Smart Access 53 3.6.3 Smart Sync 54 4 Configuring the Advanced Settings 4.1 Wireless 55 4.1.1 General 55 4.1.2 WPS 57 4.1.3 Bridge 59 4.1.4 Wireless MAC Filter 61 4.1.5 RADIUS Setting 62 4.1.6 Professional 63 4.2 LAN 66 4.2.1 LAN IP 66 4.2.2 DHCP Server 67 4.2.3 Route 69 4.2.4 IPTV 70 4.3 WAN...
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...FTP server for an unmatched concurrent wireless HD streaming; a capability to know your wireless router 1.1 Welcome! 1 Getting to handle 300,000 sessions; and the ASUS Green Network Technology, which provides up to 70% powersaving solution. 1.2 Package contents RT-AC5300 Wireless Router Network cable (RJ-45..., contact ASUS for technical inquiries and support, Refer to the ASUS Support Hotline list at the back of this user manual. • Keep the original packaging material in case you for purchasing an ASUS RT-AC5300 Wireless Router! The ultra-thin and stylish RT-AC5300 features 2....
...FTP server for an unmatched concurrent wireless HD streaming; a capability to know your wireless router 1.1 Welcome! 1 Getting to handle 300,000 sessions; and the ASUS Green Network Technology, which provides up to 70% powersaving solution. 1.2 Package contents RT-AC5300 Wireless Router Network cable (RJ-45..., contact ASUS for technical inquiries and support, Refer to the ASUS Support Hotline list at the back of this user manual. • Keep the original packaging material in case you for purchasing an ASUS RT-AC5300 Wireless Router! The ultra-thin and stylish RT-AC5300 features 2....
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.... 5GHz LED Off: No 5GHz signal. LAN 1 ~ 4 ports Connect network cables into this button to a power source. On: Wireless system is ready. Power (DC-IN) port Insert the bundled AC adapter into this port and connect your router to power on or off the ... Off: No power. USB 3.0 port Insert USB 3.0 devices such as USB hard disks or USB flash drives into these ports to establish WAN connection. On: Wireless system is ready. On: Device is ready. 1.3 Your...
.... 5GHz LED Off: No 5GHz signal. LAN 1 ~ 4 ports Connect network cables into this button to a power source. On: Wireless system is ready. Power (DC-IN) port Insert the bundled AC adapter into this port and connect your router to power on or off the ... Off: No power. USB 3.0 port Insert USB 3.0 devices such as USB hard disks or USB flash drives into these ports to establish WAN connection. On: Wireless system is ready. On: Device is ready. 1.3 Your...
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... and the network devices connected to it, ensure that you: • Place the wireless router in a centralized area for a maximum wireless coverage for the network devices. • Keep the device away from metal obstructions and away from direct sunlight. • Keep the device away from 802...., microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other industrial equipment to prevent signal interference or loss. • Always update to get the latest firmware updates. 10 Visit the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com to the latest firmware.
... and the network devices connected to it, ensure that you: • Place the wireless router in a centralized area for a maximum wireless coverage for the network devices. • Keep the device away from metal obstructions and away from direct sunlight. • Keep the device away from 802...., microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other industrial equipment to prevent signal interference or loss. • Always update to get the latest firmware updates. 10 Visit the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com to the latest firmware.
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...Ethernet RJ-45 cables that will be used to connect the network devices should not exceed 100 meters. 11 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 5GHz band. • Some IEEE 802.11n...
...Ethernet RJ-45 cables that will be used to connect the network devices should not exceed 100 meters. 11 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 5GHz band. • Some IEEE 802.11n...
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RT-AC5300 1 Modem LAN WAN 2 4 Internet 3 To set up your ASUS wireless router, do the following: ...8226; If you are replacing an existing router, disconnect it to the DC-IN port and plug it from your network. • Disconnect the cables/wires from your existing modem setup. 1.6 Router Setup IMPORTANT! • Use a wired connection when setting up your wireless... straight-through cable or a crossover cable for wired connection. Insert your wireless router's AC adapter to a power outlet. 12 If your modem has a backup battery, remove it as...
RT-AC5300 1 Modem LAN WAN 2 4 Internet 3 To set up your ASUS wireless router, do the following: ...8226; If you are replacing an existing router, disconnect it to the DC-IN port and plug it from your network. • Disconnect the cables/wires from your existing modem setup. 1.6 Router Setup IMPORTANT! • Use a wired connection when setting up your wireless... straight-through cable or a crossover cable for wired connection. Insert your wireless router's AC adapter to a power outlet. 12 If your modem has a backup battery, remove it as...
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2. IMPORTANT! Insert your modem'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 wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to a power outlet. 13 Insert your wireless router via wireless connection: 1. Ensure that the LAN LED is blinking. 3 Using another network cable, connect your modem to your wireless router's WAN port. 4. Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to your wireless router's LAN port.
2. IMPORTANT! Insert your modem'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 wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to a power outlet. 13 Insert your wireless router via wireless connection: 1. Ensure that the LAN LED is blinking. 3 Using another network cable, connect your modem to your wireless router's WAN port. 4. Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to your wireless router's LAN port.
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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 computer. NOTES: • For details on your network, refer to the section Setting up the wireless security settings in Chapter 3 of this user manual. 14 Insert your wireless router's WAN port. 3. 2 Using the bundled network cable, connect your modem to your modem's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to a power outlet. 4.
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 computer. NOTES: • For details on your network, refer to the section Setting up the wireless security settings in Chapter 3 of this user manual. 14 Insert your wireless router's WAN port. 3. 2 Using the bundled network cable, connect your modem to your modem's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to a power outlet. 4.
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...intuitive web graphical user interface (GUI) that allows you will be directed to the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) page automatically. 15 On your ASUS Wireless Router. Smart Connect Wizard Information banner Navigation panel Right column Middle column NOTE: If you are logging into the Web GUI for the first time... 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 Your ASUS wireless router comes with different firmware versions. Top command buttons QIS - On the login page, key in the...
...intuitive web graphical user interface (GUI) that allows you will be directed to the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) page automatically. 15 On your ASUS Wireless Router. Smart Connect Wizard Information banner Navigation panel Right column Middle column NOTE: If you are logging into the Web GUI for the first time... 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 Your ASUS wireless router comes with different firmware versions. Top command buttons QIS - On the login page, key in the...
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...For details on your 2.4GHz/5GHz network. 16 The QIS page launches automatically. Log into your wireless router's Web GUI to your wireless router to reset it to section 4.6.2 System. • The wireless router's login username and password is admin. 2.2 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection: ... The Quick Internet Setup (QIS) function guides you to log into the Web GUI. NOTE: When setting the Internet connection for your wireless router's login username and password, refer to its factory default settings. NOTES: • By default, the login username and password for...
...For details on your 2.4GHz/5GHz network. 16 The QIS page launches automatically. Log into your wireless router's Web GUI to your wireless router to reset it to section 4.6.2 System. • The wireless router's login username and password is admin. 2.2 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection: ... The Quick Internet Setup (QIS) function guides you to log into the Web GUI. NOTE: When setting the Internet connection for your wireless router's login username and password, refer to its factory default settings. NOTES: • By default, the login username and password for...
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for Automatic IP (DHCP) for your ISP about the Internet connection type. IMPORTANT! Obtain the necessary information from your ISP connection type. Key in the necessary information for PPPoE, PPTP and L2TP 17 The wireless router automatically detects if your ISP connection type is Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP and L2TP. 2.
for Automatic IP (DHCP) for your ISP about the Internet connection type. IMPORTANT! Obtain the necessary information from your ISP connection type. Key in the necessary information for PPPoE, PPTP and L2TP 17 The wireless router automatically detects if your ISP connection type is Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP and L2TP. 2.
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...) 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. Click Next to manual setting and manually... configure your 2.4GHz and 5 GHz wireless connection. When done, click Finish. 18 NOTES: • The auto-detection of your ISP ...
...) 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. Click Next to manual setting and manually... configure your 2.4GHz and 5 GHz wireless connection. When done, click Finish. 18 NOTES: • The auto-detection of your ISP ...
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...On your network: 1. The connection status is displayed and the network icon displays the connected status. 2.3 Connecting to your wireless network After setting up your wireless router via QIS, you want to connect to, then click Connect. 3. To connect to your computer, click the network... icon in the network security key for more details on connecting it to your wireless network. 19 NOTES: • Refer to the next chapters for more details on configuring your wireless network's settings. • Refer to your computer establishes connection to display the available...
...On your network: 1. The connection status is displayed and the network icon displays the connected status. 2.3 Connecting to your wireless network After setting up your wireless router via QIS, you want to connect to, then click Connect. 3. To connect to your computer, click the network... icon in the network security key for more details on connecting it to your wireless network. 19 NOTES: • Refer to the next chapters for more details on configuring your wireless network's settings. • Refer to your computer establishes connection to display the available...
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To set up different wireless security settings for 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. 2.4GHz security settings 5GHz-1 security settings 5GHz-2 security settings 21 NOTE: You can configure the wireless security settings such as SSID, security level, and encryption settings. From the navigation panel, go to configure its security settings. 3.1.1 Setting up the wireless security settings To protect your wireless network from unauthorized access, you can set up the wireless security settings: 1. On the Network Map screen and under System status, you need to General > Network Map. 2.
To set up different wireless security settings for 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. 2.4GHz security settings 5GHz-1 security settings 5GHz-2 security settings 21 NOTE: You can configure the wireless security settings such as SSID, security level, and encryption settings. From the navigation panel, go to configure its security settings. 3.1.1 Setting up the wireless security settings To protect your wireless network from unauthorized access, you can set up the wireless security settings: 1. On the Network Map screen and under System status, you need to General > Network Map. 2.
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On the Wireless name (SSID) field, key in the WPA-PSK key or security passkey. The IEEE 802.11n/ac standard prohibits using High Throughput with WEP or WPA-TKIP as the authentication method, key in a unique name for your data rate will drop to IEEE 802.11g 54Mbps connection. 5 Click Apply when done. 22 From the Authentication Method dropdown list, select the authentication method for your wireless network. 4. If you use these encryption methods, your wireless network. If you select WPA-Personal or WPA-2 Personal as the unicast cipher. IMPORTANT! 3.
On the Wireless name (SSID) field, key in the WPA-PSK key or security passkey. The IEEE 802.11n/ac standard prohibits using High Throughput with WEP or WPA-TKIP as the authentication method, key in a unique name for your data rate will drop to IEEE 802.11g 54Mbps connection. 5 Click Apply when done. 22 From the Authentication Method dropdown list, select the authentication method for your wireless network. 4. If you use these encryption methods, your wireless network. If you select WPA-Personal or WPA-2 Personal as the unicast cipher. IMPORTANT! 3.
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...: • To use this feature, you to share files and printer with clients in your wireless router. Ensure that the USB storage device is formatted and partitioned properly. 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...USB flash drive, to the USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the rear panel of your network. Refer 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. 24
...: • To use this feature, you to share files and printer with clients in your wireless router. Ensure that the USB storage device is formatted and partitioned properly. 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...USB flash drive, to the USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the rear panel of your network. Refer 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. 24
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For more details, refer to the section 3.5.2 Using Servers Center in this user manual. • The wireless router works with most USB HDDs/Flash disks (up an FTP server for FAT16, FAT32, NTFS, and HFS+. 25 From the navigation panel, go to ...
For more details, refer to the section 3.5.2 Using Servers Center in this user manual. • The wireless router works with most USB HDDs/Flash disks (up an FTP server for FAT16, FAT32, NTFS, and HFS+. 25 From the navigation panel, go to ...
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To change a guest's settings, click the guest settings you select a WPA authentication method, select a WPA Encryption. 8. Specify the Access time or choose Limitless. 9. Select Disable or Enable on the Network Name (SSID) field. 6. Click Remove to modify. If you want to delete the guest's settings. 5. Assign a wireless name for your temporary network on the Access Intranet item. 10. When done, click Apply. 28 Select an Authentication Method. 7. 4.
To change a guest's settings, click the guest settings you select a WPA authentication method, select a WPA Encryption. 8. Specify the Access time or choose Limitless. 9. Select Disable or Enable on the Network Name (SSID) field. 6. Click Remove to modify. If you want to delete the guest's settings. 5. Assign a wireless name for your temporary network on the Access Intranet item. 10. When done, click Apply. 28 Select an Authentication Method. 7. 4.