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Table of contents 1 Getting 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 ...
Table of contents 1 Getting 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 ...
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... you would need future warranty services such as repair or replacement. 6 The ultra-thin and stylish RT-AX88U features a 2.4GHz and 5GHz dual bands for purchasing an ASUS RT-AX88U Wireless Router! Refer to 70% power-saving solution. 1.2 Package contents RT-AX88U Wireless Router Power adapter Network cable (RJ-45) Quick Start Guide NOTES: • If any of this...
... you would need future warranty services such as repair or replacement. 6 The ultra-thin and stylish RT-AX88U features a 2.4GHz and 5GHz dual bands for purchasing an ASUS RT-AX88U Wireless Router! Refer to 70% power-saving solution. 1.2 Package contents RT-AX88U Wireless Router Power adapter Network cable (RJ-45) Quick Start Guide NOTES: • If any of this...
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WAN (Internet) LED Red: No IP or no physical connection. On: Has physical connection with a USB device. 1.3 Your wireless router LED WiFi 3.0 USB 3.0 port Insert a USB 3.0 device such as a USB hard disk or a USB flash drive into this port to charge your iPad's USB cable ...
WAN (Internet) LED Red: No IP or no physical connection. On: Has physical connection with a USB device. 1.3 Your wireless router LED WiFi 3.0 USB 3.0 port Insert a USB 3.0 device such as a USB hard disk or a USB flash drive into this port to charge your iPad's USB cable ...
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...% 8 LED On/Off button This button turns on or off the LED indicators. USB 3.0 LED (back) Off: No power or no physical connection with your router to establish LAN connection. NOTES: • Use only the adapter that came with a USB device. Flashing quick: WPS is not processing. Reset button This button...
...% 8 LED On/Off button This button turns on or off the LED indicators. USB 3.0 LED (back) Off: No power or no physical connection with your router to establish LAN connection. NOTES: • Use only the adapter that came with a USB device. Flashing quick: WPS is not processing. Reset button This button...
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Visit the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com to the latest firmware. 1.4 Positioning your router For the best wireless signal transmission between the wireless router 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...
Visit the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com to the latest firmware. 1.4 Positioning your router For the best wireless signal transmission between the wireless router 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...
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...-in wireless capabilities, you want to connect to your network may or may install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax WLAN adapter to your wireless router supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless signals simultaneously.
...-in wireless capabilities, you want to connect to your network may or may install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax WLAN adapter to your wireless router supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless signals simultaneously.
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...! • Use a wired connection when setting up your 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...
...! • Use a wired connection when setting up your 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...
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...phone Tablet b Laptop To set up your wireless router via wired connection: 1. IMPORTANT! Insert your wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to your wireless router's WAN port. 12 To set up 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 AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to your wireless router's LAN port. Insert your wireless router's WAN port. 4. Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to a power outlet...
...phone Tablet b Laptop To set up your wireless router via wired connection: 1. IMPORTANT! Insert your wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to your wireless router's WAN port. 12 To set up 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 AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to your wireless router's LAN port. Insert your wireless router's WAN port. 4. Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to a power outlet...
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... logging into the Web GUI for the first time, you to configure various settings of your web browser, enter http://router.asus.com. 2. To log into the web GUI: 1. On your ASUS Wireless Router. On the login page, key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). 3. 2 Getting started 2.1 Logging into the Web...
... logging into the Web GUI for the first time, you to configure various settings of your web browser, enter http://router.asus.com. 2. To log into the web GUI: 1. On your ASUS Wireless Router. On the login page, key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). 3. 2 Getting started 2.1 Logging into the Web...
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...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 section 4.6.2 System. • The wireless router's login username and password is admin. The 2.4GHz/5GHz network name (SSID) and ...security key allows Wi-Fi devices to log in quickly setting up your wireless router's login username and password, refer to your wireless router's settings. NOTE: When setting the Internet connection for your wireless router to reset it to configure your 2.4GHz/5GHz network. 15 NOTES: •...
...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 section 4.6.2 System. • The wireless router's login username and password is admin. The 2.4GHz/5GHz network name (SSID) and ...security key allows Wi-Fi devices to log in quickly setting up your wireless router's login username and password, refer to your wireless router's settings. NOTE: When setting the Internet connection for your wireless router to reset it to configure your 2.4GHz/5GHz network. 15 NOTES: •...
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2. for Automatic IP (DHCP) for your ISP connection type. Key in the necessary information for PPPoE, PPTP, and L2TP 16 The wireless router automatically detects if your ISP about the Internet connection type. IMPORTANT! Obtain the necessary information from your ISP connection type is Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Static IP.
2. for Automatic IP (DHCP) for your ISP connection type. Key in the necessary information for PPPoE, PPTP, and L2TP 16 The wireless router automatically detects if your ISP about the Internet connection type. IMPORTANT! Obtain the necessary information from your ISP connection type is Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Static IP.
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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 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.
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...; Refer to the next chapters for more details on connecting it to your wireless network. 2.3 Connecting to your wireless network After setting up your wireless router via QIS, you want to connect to, then click Connect. 3. Wait while your network: 1. To connect to your computer establishes connection to the wireless network...
...; Refer to the next chapters for more details on connecting it to your wireless network. 2.3 Connecting to your wireless network After setting up your wireless router via QIS, you want to connect to, then click Connect. 3. Wait while your network: 1. To connect to your computer establishes connection to the wireless network...
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Refer to the USB 3.0 port on the rear panel of your network. NOTE: 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 a USB port for connecting a USB device or a USB printer to allow you need to plug a USB storage device, such as a USB hard disk or a USB flash drive, to the Plug-n-Share Disk Support List at http://event.asus.com/networks/disksupport. 23
Refer to the USB 3.0 port on the rear panel of your network. NOTE: 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 a USB port for connecting a USB device or a USB printer to allow you need to plug a USB storage device, such as a USB hard disk or a USB flash drive, to the Plug-n-Share Disk Support List at http://event.asus.com/networks/disksupport. 23
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... Map. 2. On the Network Map screen, select the USB Disk Status icon to the section 3.6.2 Using Servers Center in this user manual. • The wireless router works with most USB HDDs/Flash disks (up an FTP server for FAT16, FAT32, EXT2, EXT3, and NTFS. 24 IMPORTANT! For more details, refer to...
... Map. 2. On the Network Map screen, select the USB Disk Status icon to the section 3.6.2 Using Servers Center in this user manual. • The wireless router works with most USB HDDs/Flash disks (up an FTP server for FAT16, FAT32, EXT2, EXT3, and NTFS. 24 IMPORTANT! For more details, refer to...
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Configuring Network Protection To configure Network Protection: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > AiProtection. 2. From the Network Protection tab, click Scan. From the AiProtection main page, click on the Router Security Assessment page. 29 When done scanning, the utility displays the results on Network Protection. 3. 3.3.1 Network Protection Network Protection prevents network exploits and secures your network from unwanted access.
Configuring Network Protection To configure Network Protection: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > AiProtection. 2. From the Network Protection tab, click Scan. From the AiProtection main page, click on the Router Security Assessment page. 29 When done scanning, the utility displays the results on Network Protection. 3. 3.3.1 Network Protection Network Protection prevents network exploits and secures your network from unwanted access.
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... Assessment page is highly recommended to the item's setting page. Go back to the Router Security Assessment page and click Close to be configured accordingly. 4. (Optional) From the Router Security Assessment page, manually configure the items marked as No, Weak, or Very Weak is considered to exit the page. 5. NOTE: When you... click an item, the utility forwards you to be at a safe status. c. b. To automatically configure the security settings, click Secure Your Router. 6. IMPORTANT! Items marked as No, Weak, or Very Weak.
... Assessment page is highly recommended to the item's setting page. Go back to the Router Security Assessment page and click Close to be configured accordingly. 4. (Optional) From the Router Security Assessment page, manually configure the items marked as No, Weak, or Very Weak is considered to exit the page. 5. NOTE: When you... click an item, the utility forwards you to be at a safe status. c. b. To automatically configure the security settings, click Secure Your Router. 6. IMPORTANT! Items marked as No, Weak, or Very Weak.
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NOTE: This function is automatically enabled if you run the Router Weakness Scan. From the AiProtection main page, click on Network Protection. 3. From the Malicious Sites Blocking pane, click ON. To enable Two-Way IPS: 1. From...known malicious websites in the cloud database for an always-up-to General > AiProtection. 2. Two-Way IPS Two-Way IPS (Intrusion Prevention System) protects your router from network attacks by both blocking malicious incoming packets and detecting suspicious outgoing packets. From the navigation panel, go to General > AiProtection. 2. From the Two...
NOTE: This function is automatically enabled if you run the Router Weakness Scan. From the AiProtection main page, click on Network Protection. 3. From the Malicious Sites Blocking pane, click ON. To enable Two-Way IPS: 1. From...known malicious websites in the cloud database for an always-up-to General > AiProtection. 2. Two-Way IPS Two-Way IPS (Intrusion Prevention System) protects your router from network attacks by both blocking malicious incoming packets and detecting suspicious outgoing packets. From the navigation panel, go to General > AiProtection. 2. From the Two...
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NOTE: This function is automatically enabled if you run the Router Weakness Scan. From the AiProtection main page, click on Network Protection. 3. From the Infected Device Prevention and Blocking pane, click ON. From the navigation panel, ...
NOTE: This function is automatically enabled if you run the Router Weakness Scan. From the AiProtection main page, click on Network Protection. 3. From the Infected Device Prevention and Blocking pane, click ON. From the navigation panel, ...