AiMesh Setup guide in English
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Go to confirm whether AiMesh icon showed up. Click on Check, and it will be redirected to http://router.asus.com. 5. You will upgrade firmware automatically. 6. After firmware update completed, please go to Network Map page to Administration Firmware Upgrade. Launch a web browser. If not, navigate to the ASUS Setup Wizard. 4.
Go to confirm whether AiMesh icon showed up. Click on Check, and it will be redirected to http://router.asus.com. 5. You will upgrade firmware automatically. 6. After firmware update completed, please go to Network Map page to Administration Firmware Upgrade. Launch a web browser. If not, navigate to the ASUS Setup Wizard. 4.
AiMesh Setup guide in English
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AiMesh node: 1. Firmware upgrade 2. Remove network cable 4. Standby Reset to factory default 1. Step 3 Restore AiMesh node Reset AiMesh node to default 3. Press the reset button of AiMesh node at least 5 seconds, and release the reset button until the power LED is flashing slowly. 2. When reset process completed, remove network cable, let AiMesh node keep power on 5. Keep power on and standby for AiMesh system setting.
AiMesh node: 1. Firmware upgrade 2. Remove network cable 4. Standby Reset to factory default 1. Step 3 Restore AiMesh node Reset AiMesh node to default 3. Press the reset button of AiMesh node at least 5 seconds, and release the reset button until the power LED is flashing slowly. 2. When reset process completed, remove network cable, let AiMesh node keep power on 5. Keep power on and standby for AiMesh system setting.
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... 4 Setting up AiMesh router Setting up AiMesh router 1. Check your modem LED lights to step Option a. Plug in the power adapter and press the power button at the back of AiMesh router with network cable. Go to ensure the connection is ready. 4. And then power on a). You can choose setting AiMesh on your cable/DSL modem. Go to step Option c. If it has a battery backup, remove the battery. 2. Web...
... 4 Setting up AiMesh router Setting up AiMesh router 1. Check your modem LED lights to step Option a. Plug in the power adapter and press the power button at the back of AiMesh router with network cable. Go to ensure the connection is ready. 4. And then power on a). You can choose setting AiMesh on your cable/DSL modem. Go to step Option c. If it has a battery backup, remove the battery. 2. Web...
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... reception is upgraded to AiMesh router between 1-3 meters. Step 5 Placement Put AiMesh router and node aim high and in an AiMesh system. (1 AiMesh router + 4 AiMesh nodes) Move your AiMesh node to 5 in open space. 7. d). Now it's time to move your AiMesh node closed to AiMesh-supported beta firmware. You can access the information using the ASUS Router App or web GUI (http://router.asus.com). 1.
... reception is upgraded to AiMesh router between 1-3 meters. Step 5 Placement Put AiMesh router and node aim high and in an AiMesh system. (1 AiMesh router + 4 AiMesh nodes) Move your AiMesh node to 5 in open space. 7. d). Now it's time to move your AiMesh node closed to AiMesh-supported beta firmware. You can access the information using the ASUS Router App or web GUI (http://router.asus.com). 1.
users manual
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... to know your wireless router 6 1.1 Welcome 6 1.2 Package contents 6 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 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...
... to know your wireless router 6 1.1 Welcome 6 1.2 Package contents 6 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 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...
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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...
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...
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... need future warranty services such as repair or replacement. and the ASUS Green Network Technology, which provides up to 70% power-saving solution. 1.2 Package contents RT-AC68R Wireless Router Power adapter Support CD (Manual) Network cable (RJ-45) Quick Start Guide NOTES: • If any of this user manual. • Keep the original packaging material in case you for technical inquiries and support, Refer to handle 300,000 sessions; a capability to the ASUS Support...
... need future warranty services such as repair or replacement. and the ASUS Green Network Technology, which provides up to 70% power-saving solution. 1.2 Package contents RT-AC68R Wireless Router Power adapter Support CD (Manual) Network cable (RJ-45) Quick Start Guide NOTES: • If any of this user manual. • Keep the original packaging material in case you for technical inquiries and support, Refer to handle 300,000 sessions; a capability to the ASUS Support...
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... Output: + 19V with your router to a power source. 10 USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports Insert USB 3.0 / 2.0 devices such as USB hard disks or USB flash drives into these ports. Insert your iPad's USB cable into one of these ports to establish LAN connection. 14 Reset button This button resets or restores the system to power on /off the backlight LED on the panel. 13 LAN 1 ~ 4 ports Connect network cables into this button to its factory default settings...
... Output: + 19V with your router to a power source. 10 USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports Insert USB 3.0 / 2.0 devices such as USB hard disks or USB flash drives into these ports. Insert your iPad's USB cable into one of these ports to establish LAN connection. 14 Reset button This button resets or restores the system to power on /off the backlight LED on the panel. 13 LAN 1 ~ 4 ports Connect network cables into this button to its factory default settings...
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... simultaneously streaming high-definition audio/video files such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome NOTES: • If your computer does not have built-in wireless capabilities, you want to connect to your wireless router supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless signals simultaneously. 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...
... simultaneously streaming high-definition audio/video files such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome NOTES: • If your computer does not have built-in wireless capabilities, you want to connect to your wireless router supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless signals simultaneously. 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...
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RT-AC68R Wall Power Outlet 1 4 Power Modem WAN 3 LAN 2 Computer To set up your ASUS wireless router, do the following: • If you are replacing an existing router, disconnect it as well. • Reboot 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. 1.6 Router Setup IMPORTANT! • Use a wired connection when setting up your wireless router to a power outlet. 11 Insert your wireless router's AC adapter to the DC...
RT-AC68R Wall Power Outlet 1 4 Power Modem WAN 3 LAN 2 Computer To set up your ASUS wireless router, do the following: • If you are replacing an existing router, disconnect it as well. • Reboot 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. 1.6 Router Setup IMPORTANT! • Use a wired connection when setting up your wireless router to a power outlet. 11 Insert your wireless router's AC adapter to the DC...
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... port and plug it to your wireless router via wireless connection: 1. 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 a power outlet. 1.6.2 Wireless connection RT-AC68R Wall Power Outlet 1 3 Power Modem WAN 2 To set up your wireless router's WAN port. 12 Ensure that the LAN LED is blinking. 3 Using another network cable, connect your modem to your wireless router's WAN port. 4. 2. IMPORTANT! Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to your wireless router's LAN port...
... port and plug it to your wireless router via wireless connection: 1. 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 a power outlet. 1.6.2 Wireless connection RT-AC68R Wall Power Outlet 1 3 Power Modem WAN 2 To set up your wireless router's WAN port. 12 Ensure that the LAN LED is blinking. 3 Using another network cable, connect your modem to your wireless router's WAN port. 4. 2. IMPORTANT! Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to your wireless router's LAN port...
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... can now use the Web GUI to easily configure its various features through a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome. On your ASUS Wireless Router. 2 Getting started 2.1 Logging into the Web GUI Your ASUS Wireless Router comes with different firmware versions. To log into the Web GUI for the first time, you to configure various settings of your web browser, manually key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). 3. Top command buttons QIS...
... can now use the Web GUI to easily configure its various features through a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome. On your ASUS Wireless Router. 2 Getting started 2.1 Logging into the Web GUI Your ASUS Wireless Router comes with different firmware versions. To log into the Web GUI for the first time, you to configure various settings of your web browser, manually key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). 3. Top command buttons QIS...
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... wireless router's Web GUI to configure your wireless router's login username and password, refer to your wireless router's Web GUI is different from the 2.4GHz/5GHz network name (SSID) and security key. 2.2 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection: 1. NOTES: • By default, the login username and password for the first time, press the Reset button on changing your wireless router's settings. To use QIS with Autodetection The Quick Internet Setup (QIS) function guides you to its factory default settings. For details on your Internet connection. NOTE: When setting...
... wireless router's Web GUI to configure your wireless router's login username and password, refer to your wireless router's Web GUI is different from the 2.4GHz/5GHz network name (SSID) and security key. 2.2 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection: 1. NOTES: • By default, the login username and password for the first time, press the Reset button on changing your wireless router's settings. To use QIS with Autodetection The Quick Internet Setup (QIS) function guides you to its factory default settings. For details on your Internet connection. NOTE: When setting...
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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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... can connect to maximize wireless N performance. 4. This setting prevents 802.11g and 802.11b devices from detecting your wireless connection. 8. In the Hide SSID field, select Yes to prevent wireless devices from connecting to maximize the wireless throughput. 20MHz (default): Select this bandwidth if you would need to enter the SSID manually on the wireless device to the wireless router. Select any of these wireless mode options...
... can connect to maximize wireless N performance. 4. This setting prevents 802.11g and 802.11b devices from detecting your wireless connection. 8. In the Hide SSID field, select Yes to prevent wireless devices from connecting to maximize the wireless throughput. 20MHz (default): Select this bandwidth if you would need to enter the SSID manually on the wireless device to the wireless router. Select any of these wireless mode options...
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... the router's web user interface. • A network makes use of ports in conflict with each port assigned a port number and a specific task. NOTES: • When your http server/web server would fail. Port range accepts various formats such as the HTTP server's port range for your WAN setup, then your network's firewall is used by one application or service at the same time. 70 For example, you set up Port Forwarding for port 100 for...
... the router's web user interface. • A network makes use of ports in conflict with each port assigned a port number and a specific task. NOTES: • When your http server/web server would fail. Port range accepts various formats such as the HTTP server's port range for your WAN setup, then your network's firewall is used by one application or service at the same time. 70 For example, you set up Port Forwarding for port 100 for...
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Click Finish to set up your hardware, then click Next. 5. 4. RT-AC68R 89 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Wait a few minutes for the initial setup to finish. Click Next. 6.
Click Finish to set up your hardware, then click Next. 5. 4. RT-AC68R 89 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Wait a few minutes for the initial setup to finish. Click Next. 6.
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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. 94 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. 94 7.
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... of ASUS Technical Support. 6.1 Basic Troubleshooting If you may encounter with your router, try these basic steps in this section before looking for issues you are having problems with your router. Go to the latest version. 1. Launch the Web GUI. If the latest firmware is available. 2. Click Upload to locate the firmware file. 4. From the Firmware Upgrade page, click Browse to upgrade the firmware. 99 6 Troubleshooting...
... of ASUS Technical Support. 6.1 Basic Troubleshooting If you may encounter with your router, try these basic steps in this section before looking for issues you are having problems with your router. Go to the latest version. 1. Launch the Web GUI. If the latest firmware is available. 2. Click Upload to locate the firmware file. 4. From the Firmware Upgrade page, click Browse to upgrade the firmware. 99 6 Troubleshooting...
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... addresses automatically. 6.2 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) I cannot access the router GUI using the correct login information. Ensure that the Caps Lock key is disabled when you enter the login information. • Delete the cookies and files in the previous section. • Ensure that you are using a web browser • If your web browser. The default factory login name and password is wired, check the Ethernet cable connection and LED...
... addresses automatically. 6.2 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) I cannot access the router GUI using the correct login information. Ensure that the Caps Lock key is disabled when you enter the login information. • Delete the cookies and files in the previous section. • Ensure that you are using a web browser • If your web browser. The default factory login name and password is wired, check the Ethernet cable connection and LED...