ASUSTeK Computer RTACHC00 Wireless-AC1750 Dual Band Gigabit Router,Wireless-AC1900 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual Part 1

ASUSTeK Computer Inc Wireless-AC1750 Dual Band Gigabit Router,Wireless-AC1900 Dual Band Gigabit Router Part 1

User Manual - Part 1

RT-AC66U B1 Wireless-AC1750 Dual Band Gigabit Router User Guide
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3Table of contents1 Getting to know your wireless router 61.1 Welcome! ........................................................................................61.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 61.3 Your wireless router .....................................................................71.4 Positioning your router .............................................................. 91.5 Setup Requirements ................................................................ 101.6 Router Setup ............................................................................... 111.6.1 Wired connection ..................................................................111.6.2 Wireless connection ............................................................. 122 Getting started 142.1 Logging into the Web GUI ..................................................... 142.2 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with Auto-detection ........... 152.3 Connecting to your wireless network ................................ 193 Conguring the General settings 203.1 Using the Network Map ......................................................... 203.1.1 Setting up the wireless security settings ......................213.1.2 Managing your network clients ....................................... 223.1.3 Monitoring your USB device .............................................233.2 Creating a Guest Network ...................................................... 263.3 Using the Trac Manager ...................................................... 283.3.1 Managing QoS (Quality of Service) Bandwidth..........283.3.2 Monitoring Trac .................................................................313.4 Setting up Parental Control ................................................... 323.5 Using the USB Application ..................................................... 333.5.1 Using AiDisk ............................................................................... 333.5.2 Using Servers Center ............................................................353.5.3 3G/4G ........................................................................................40
4Table of contents3.6 Using AiCloud 2.0 ...................................................................... 413.6.1 Cloud Disk ................................................................................423.6.2 Smart Access ...........................................................................443.6.3 Smart Sync ............................................................................... 454 Conguring the Advanced Settings 464.1 Wireless ......................................................................................... 464.1.1 General ......................................................................................464.1.2 WPS ............................................................................................494.1.3 Wireless MAC Filter ...............................................................514.1.4 RADIUS Setting ......................................................................524.1.5 Professional .............................................................................534.2 LAN ................................................................................................. 554.2.1 LAN IP ........................................................................................554.2.2 DHCP Server ............................................................................564.2.3 Route .........................................................................................584.2.4 IPTV ............................................................................................... 594.3 WAN ............................................................................................... 604.3.1 Internet Connection .............................................................604.3.2 Port Trigger ..............................................................................634.3.3 Virtual Server/Port Forwarding ........................................654.3.4 DMZ............................................................................................684.3.5 DDNS .........................................................................................694.3.6 NAT Passthrough ................................................................... 704.4 IPv6 ................................................................................................. 714.5 VPN Server ................................................................................... 724.6 Firewall .......................................................................................... 734.6.1 General ......................................................................................734.6.2 URL Filter ..................................................................................734.6.3 Keyword lter .........................................................................744.6.4 Network Services Filter .......................................................75
5Table of contents4.7 Administration ........................................................................... 774.7.1 Operation Mode ....................................................................774.7.2 System ....................................................................................... 784.7.3 Firmware Upgrade ................................................................794.7.4 Restore/Save/Upload Setting ...........................................794.8 System Log .................................................................................. 805 Utilities 815.1 Device Discovery ....................................................................... 815.2 Firmware Restoration .............................................................. 825.3 Setting up your printer server .............................................. 835.3.1 ASUS EZ Printer Sharing .....................................................835.3.2 Using LPR to Share Printer .................................................87 5.4 Download Master ...................................................................... 925.4.1 Conguring Bit Torrent download settings .................935.4.2 NZB settings ............................................................................ 946 Troubleshooting 956.1 Basic Troubleshooting ............................................................. 956.2 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) .................................. 98Appendices 107Notices .....................................................................................................107ASUS Contact information ..................................................................124Networks Global Hotline Information.............................................125
61 Getting to know your wireless routerNOTES:• Ifanyoftheitemsaredamagedormissing,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wouldneedfuturewarranty services such as repair or replacement. RT-AC66U B1 Wireless Router Network cable (RJ-45) Power adapter Quick Start Guide Support CD (Manual, utility software) Warranty card1.1 Welcome!Thank you for purchasing an ASUS RT-AC66U B1 Wireless Router!The ultra-thin and stylish RT-AC66U B1 features a 2.4GHz and 5GHz dual bands for an unmatched concurrent wireless HD streaming; SMB server, UPnP AV server, and FTP server for 24/7 le sharing; a capability to handle 300,000 sessions; and the ASUS Green Network Technology, which provides up to 70% power-saving solution.1.2 Package contents
71.3 Your wireless routerUSB 3.0 portInsert a USB 3.0 device such as USB hard disks or USB ash drives into this port.LAN LED O: No power or no physical connection. On: Has physical connection to a local area network (LAN). Flashing: Transmitting or receiving data via wireless connection.WAN LED O: No power or no physical connection. On: Has physical connection to a wide area network (WAN). Flashing: Transmitting or receiving data via wireless connection.2.4GHz LED / 5GHz LED O: No 2.4GHz or 5GHz signal. On: Wireless system is ready. Flashing: Transmitting or receiving data via wireless connection.
8NOTES: • Useonlytheadapterthatcamewithyourpackage.Usingotheradapters may damage the device.• Specications: DC Power adapter DC Output: +19V with max 1.75A current;Operating Temperature 0~40oC Storage 0~70oCOperating Humidity 50~90% Storage 20~90% Power LED O: No power. On: Device is ready. Flashing slow: Rescue mode Flashing quick: WPS is processing. Power (DC-IN) portInsert the bundled AC adapter into this port and connect your router to a power source. Power buttonPress this button to power on or o the system.USB 2.0 portInsert a USB 2.0 device such as a USB hard disk or USB ash drive into this port.Insert your iPad’s USB cable into one of these ports to charge your iPad. Reset buttonThis button resets or restores the system to its factory default settings.WAN (Internet) portConnect a network cable into this port to establish WAN connection.LAN 1 ~ 4 portsConnect network cables into these ports to establish LAN connection.WPS buttonThis button launches the WPS Wizard.
91.4 Positioning your routerFor 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awayfrommetalobstructionsandawayfromdirect sunlight.• Topreventsignalinterferenceorloss,keepthedeviceawayfrom 802.11g or 20MHz only Wi-Fi devices, 2.4GHz computer peripherals, Bluetooth devices, cordless phones, transformers, heavy-duty motors, uorescent lights, microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other industrial equipment.• Toensurethebestwirelesssignal,orientthethreedetachableantennas as shown in the drawing below.90°90°
101.5 Setup RequirementsTo 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InternetExplorer,Firefox,Safari,orGoogle ChromeNOTES: • Ifyourcomputerdoesnothavebuilt-inwirelesscapabilities,youmayinstall an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN adapter to your computer to connect to the network.• Withitsdualbandtechnology,yourwirelessroutersupports2.4GHzand 5GHz wireless signals simultaneously. This allows you to do Internet-related activities such as Internet surng or reading/writing e-mail messages using the 2.4GHz band while simultaneously streaming high-denition audio/video les such as movies or music using the 5GHz band.• SomeIEEE802.11ndevicesthatyouwanttoconnecttoyournetworkmay or may not support 5GHz band. Refer to the device's manual for specications.• TheEthernetRJ-45cablesthatwillbeusedtoconnectthenetworkdevices should not exceed 100 meters.
111.6 Router SetupIMPORTANT!• 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fromyournetwork. • Disconnectthecables/wiresfromyourexistingmodemsetup.Ifyour modem has a backup battery, remove it as well.  • Rebootyourcablemodemandcomputer(recommended).1.6.1 Wired connectionNOTE: You can use either a straight-through cable or a crossover cable for wired connection.To set up your wireless router via wired connection:1. Insert your wireless router’s AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to a power outlet.RT-AC66U B13WAN142LANInternetModem
122. Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to your wireless router’s LAN port.IMPORTANT! Ensure that the LAN LED is blinking.3 Using another network cable, connect your modem to your wireless router’s WAN port.4. Insert your modem’s AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to a power outlet.1.6.2 Wireless connectionPrinterLaptopTabletSmart phoneRT-AC66U B12WAN13InternetModemTo set up 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.2 Using the bundled network cable, connect your modem to your wireless router’s WAN port.
133. Insert 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 your computer.NOTES: • Fordetailsonconnectingtoawirelessnetwork,refertotheWLANadapter’s user manual.• Tosetupthesecuritysettingsforyournetwork,refertothesectionSetting up the wireless security settings in Chapter 3 of this user manual.
142 Getting started2.1 Logging into the Web GUIYour ASUS Wireless Router comes with an intuitive web graphical user interface (GUI) that allows you to easily congure its various features through a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome.NOTE: The features may vary with dierent rmware versions.To log into the web GUI:1. On your web browser, enter http://router.asus.com2. On the login page, key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin).3. You can now use the Web GUI to congure various settings of your ASUS Wireless Router.NOTE: If you are logging into the Web GUI for the rst time, you will be directed to the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) page automatically.Navigation panel QIS Top command buttonsInformation bannermiddle columnright column
152.2 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with Auto-detectionThe Quick Internet Setup (QIS) function guides you in quickly setting up your Internet connection.NOTE: When setting the Internet connection for the rst time, press the Reset button on your wireless router to reset it to its factory default settings.To use QIS with auto-detection:1. Log into the Web GUI. The QIS page launches automatically.NOTES:• Bydefault,theloginusernameandpasswordforyourwirelessrouter's Web GUI is admin. For details on changing your wireless router's login username and password, refer to section 4.7.2 System.• Thewirelessrouter'sloginusernameandpasswordisdierentfromthe 2.4GHz/5GHz network name (SSID) and security key. The wireless router's login username and password allows you to log into your wireless router's Web GUI to congure your wireless router's settings. The 2.4GHz/5GHz network name (SSID) and security key allows Wi-Fi devices to log in and connect to your 2.4GHz/5GHz network.
162. The wireless router automatically detects if your ISP connection type is Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Static IP. Key in the necessary information for your ISP connection type.IMPORTANT! Obtain the necessary information from your ISP about the Internet connection type. for Automatic IP (DHCP) for PPPoE, PPTP, and L2TP
17 for Static IPNOTES:• Theauto-detectionofyourISPconnectiontypetakesplacewhenyou congure the wireless router for the rst 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 congure your connection settings.3. Assign the wireless network name (SSID) and security key for your 2.4GHz and 5 GHz wireless connection. Click Apply when done.
184. Your Internet and wireless settings are displayed. Click Next to continue.5. Read the wireless network connection tutorial. When done, click Finish.
192.3 Connecting to your wireless networkAfter setting up your wireless router via QIS, you can connect your computer or other smart devices to your wireless network.To connect to your network:1. On your computer, click the network icon in the notication area to display the available wireless networks.2. Select the wireless network that you want to connect to, then click Connect.3. You may need to key in the network security key for a secured wireless network, then click OK.4. Wait while your computer establishes connection to the wireless network successfully. The connection status is displayed and the network icon displays the connected status.NOTES: • Refertothenextchaptersformoredetailsonconguringyourwireless network's settings.• Refertoyourdevice'susermanualformoredetailsonconnectingitto your wireless network.
203 Conguring the General settings3.1 Using the Network Map Network Map allows you to congure your network’s security settings, manage your network clients, and monitor your USB device.
213.1.1 Setting up the wireless security settingsTo protect your wireless network from unauthorized access, you need to configure its security settings.To set up the wireless security settings:1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Network Map.2. On the Network Map screen and under System status, you can configure the wireless security settings such as SSID, security level, and encryption settings.NOTE: You can set up dierent wireless security settings for 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. 2.4GHz security settings 5GHz security settings3. On the Wireless name (SSID) field, key in a unique name for your wireless network.
224. From the Security Level dropdown list, select the encryption method for your wireless network.IMPORTANT! The IEEE 802.11n/ac standard prohibits using High Throughput with WEP or WPA-TKIP as the unicast cipher. If you use these encryption methods, your data rate will drop to IEEE 802.11g 54Mbps connection.5. Key in your security passkey.6. Click Apply when done.3.1.2 Managing your network clientsTo manage your network clients:1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Network Map tab.2. On the Network Map screen, select the Client Status icon to display your network client’s information.3. To block a client’s access to your network, select the client and click block.
233.1.3 Monitoring your USB deviceThe ASUS Wireless Router provides two USB 2.0 ports for connecting USB devices or USB printer to allow you to share files and printer with clients in your network.NOTES: • Tousethisfeature,youneedtoplugaUSBstoragedevice,suchasa USB hard disk or USB ash drive, to the USB 2.0 port on the rear panel of your wireless router. Ensure that the USB storage device is formatted and partitioned properly. 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.
24IMPORTANT! You rst need to create a share account and its permission /access rights to allow other network clients to access the USB device via an FTP site/third-party FTP client utility, Servers Center, Samba, or AiCloud. For more details, refer to the section 3.5.Using the USB Application and 3.6 Using AiCloud in this user manual.To monitor your USB device:1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Network Map.2. On the Network Map screen, select the USB Disk Status icon to display your USB device’s information.3. On the AiDisk Wizard field, click GO to set up an FTP server for Internet file sharing.NOTES:• 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to2TBsize) and supports read-write access for FAT16, FAT32, EXT2, EXT3, and NTFS.
25Safely removing the USB diskIMPORTANT: Incorrect removal of the USB disk may cause data corruption.To safely remove the USB disk:1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Network Map.2. In the upper right corner, click > Eject USB disk. When the USB disk is ejected successfully, the USB status shows Unmounted.
263.2 Creating a Guest NetworkThe Guest Network provides temporary visitors with Internet connectivity via access to separate SSIDs or networks without providing access to your private network.NOTE: RT-AC66U B1 supports up to six SSIDs (three 2.4GHz and three 5GHz SSIDs).To create a guest network:1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Guest Network.2. On the Guest Network screen, select 2.4Ghz or 5Ghz frequency band for the guest network that you want to create. 3. Click Enable.
274. To congure additional options, click Modify.5. Click Yes on the Enable Guest Network screen. 6. Assign a wireless name for your temporary network on the Network Name (SSID) eld.7. Select an Authentication Method.8. Select an Encryption method.9. Specify the Access time or choose Limitless.10. Select Disable or Enable on the Access Intranet item.11. When done, click Apply.
283.3 Using the Trac Manager3.3.1 Managing QoS (Quality of Service) BandwidthQuality of Service (QoS) allows you to set the bandwidth priority and manage network trac.To set up bandwidth priority:1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Trac Manager > QoS tab.2. Click ON to enable QoS. Fill in the upload and download bandwidth elds.NOTE: Get the bandwidth information from your ISP.3. Click Save.NOTE: The User Specify Rule List is for advanced settings. If you want to prioritize specic network applications and network services, select User-dened QoS rules or User-dened Priority from the drop-down list on the upper-right corner.
294. On the user-dened QoS rules page, there are four default online service types – web surf, HTTPS and le transfers. Select your preferred service, ll in the Source IP or MAC, Destination Port, Protocol, Transferred and Priority, then click Apply. The information will be congured in the QoS rules screen.NOTES• TollinthesourceIPorMAC,youcan: a) Enter a specic IP address, such as "192.168.122.1". b) Enter IP addresses within one subnet or within the same IP pool, such as “192.168.123.*”, or “192.168.*.*” c) Enter all IP addresses as “*.*.*.*” or leave the eld blank. d) The format for the MAC address is six groups of two hexadecimal digits, separated by colons (:), in transmission order (e.g. 12:34:56:aa:bc:ef)• Forsourceordestinationportrange,youcaneither: a) Enter a specic port, such as “95”. b) Enter ports within a range, such as “103:315”, “>100”, or “<65535”.• TheTransferred column contains information about the upstream and downstream trac (outgoing and incoming network trac) for one section. In this column, you can set the network trac limit (in KB) for a specic service to generate specic priorities for the service assigned to a specic port. For example, if two network clients, PC 1 and PC 2, are both accessing the Internet (set at port 80), but PC 1 exceeds the network trac limit due to some downloading tasks, PC 1 will have a lower priority. If you do not want to set the trac limit, leave it blank.
305. On the User-dened Priority page, you can prioritize the network applications or devices into ve levels from the user-dened QoS rules’ dropdown list. Based on priority level, you can use the following methods to send data packets:• Changetheorderofupstreamnetworkpacketsthataresentto the Internet.• UnderUpload Bandwidth table, set Minimum Reserved Bandwidth and Maximum Bandwidth Limit for multiple network applications with dierent priority levels. The percentages indicate the upload bandwidth rates that are available for specied network applications. NOTES:• Low-prioritypacketsaredisregardedtoensurethetransmissionofhigh-priority packets. • UnderDownload Bandwidth table, set Maximum Bandwidth Limit for multiple network applications in corresponding order. The higher priority upstream packet will cause the higher priority downstream packet.• Iftherearenopacketsbeingsentfromhigh-priorityapplications,thefull transmission rate of the Internet connection is available for low-priority packets.6. Set the highest priority packet. To ensure a smooth online gaming experience, you can set ACK, SYN, and ICMP as the highest priority packet. NOTE: Ensure to enable QoS rst and set up the upload and download rate limits.
313.3.2 Monitoring Trac The trac monitor function allows you to access the bandwidth usage and speed of your Internet, wired, and wireless networks. It allows you to monitor network trac even on a daily basis.Note: Packets from the Internet are evenly transmitted to the wired and wireless devices.
323.4 Setting up Parental ControlParental Control allows you to control the Internet access time. Users can set the time limit for a client’s network usage.To use the parental control function:1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Parental control.2. Click ON to enable Parental Control. 3. Select the client whose network usage you want to control. You may also key in the client’s MAC address in the Client MAC Address column.NOTE: Ensure that the client name does not contain special characters or spaces as this may cause the router to function abnormally.4. Click or to add or delete the client’s prole.5. Set up the allowed time limit in Time Management map. Drag and drop a desired time zone to allow client’s network usage.6. Click OK.7. Click Apply to save the settings.
333.5 Using the USB ApplicationThe USB Applications function provides AiDisk, Servers Center, Network Printer Server and Download Master submenus.IMPORTANT! To use the server functions, you need to insert a USB storage device, such as a USB hard disk or USB ash drive, in the USB 2.0 port on the rear panel of your wireless router. Ensure that the USB storage device is formatted and partitioned properly. Refer to the ASUS website at http://event.asus.com/2009/networks/disksupport/ for the le system support table.3.5.1 Using AiDiskAiDisk allows you to share les stored on a connected USB device through the Internet. AiDisk also assists you with setting up ASUS DDNS and an FTP server. To use AiDisk:1. From the navigation panel, go to General > USB application, then click the AiDisk icon.2. From the Welcome to AiDisk wizard screen, click Go.
344. Create your domain name via the ASUS DDNS services, read the Terms of Service and then select I will use the service and accept the Terms of service and key in your domain name. When done, click Next. You can also select Skip ASUS DDNS settings then click Next to skip the DDNS setting.5. Click Finish to complete the setting.6. To access the FTP site that you created, launch a web browser or a third-party FTP client utility and key in the ftp link (ftp://<domain name>.asuscomm.com) you have previously created.3. Select the access rights that you want to assign to the clients accessing your shared data.
353.5.2 Using Servers CenterServers Center allows you to share the media les from the USB disk via a Media Server directory, Samba share service, or FTP share service. You can also congure other settings for the USB disk in the Servers Center.Using Media ServerYour wireless router allows DLNA-supported devices to access multimedia les from the USB disk connected to your wireless router.NOTE: Before using the DLNA Media Server function, connect your device to the RT-AC88U’s network.
36To launch the Media Server setting page, go to General > USB application > Media Services and Servers > Media Servers tab. Refer to the following for the descriptions of the elds:• Enable iTunes Server?: Select ON/OFF to enable/disable the iTunes Server.• Enable DLNA Media Server: Select ON/OFF to enable/ disable the DLNA Media Server.• Media Server Status: Displays the status of the media server. • Media Server Path Setting: Select All Disks Shared or Manual Media Server Path.Using Network Place (Samba) Share serviceNetwork Place (Samba) Share allows you to set up the accounts and permissions for the Samba service.To use Samba share:1. From the navigation panel, go to General > USB application > Media Services and Servers > Network Place (Samba) Share / Cloud Disk tab. NOTE: Network Place (Samba) Share is enabled by default.
37 To delete an existing account:a) Select the account that you want to delete.b) Click .c) When prompted, click Delete to conrm the account deletion. To add a folder:a) Click .b) Enter the folder name, and click Add. The folder that you created will be added to the folder list.2. Follow the steps below to add, delete, or modify an account. To create a new account:a) Click to add new account.b) In the Account and Password elds, key in the name and password of your network client. Retype the password to conrm. Click Add to add the account to the list.
383. From the list of folders, select the type of access permission that you want to assign for specic folders:• R/W: Select this option to assign read/write access.• R: Select this option to assign read-only access.• No: Select this option if you do not want to share a specic le folder.4. Click Apply to apply the changes.Using the FTP Share serviceFTP share enables an FTP server to share les from USB disk to other devices via your local area network or via the Internet.IMPORTANT: • EnsurethatyousafelyremovetheUSBdisk.IncorrectremovaloftheUSB disk may cause data corruption.• TosafelyremovetheUSBdisk,refertothesectionSafely removing the USB disk under 3.1.3 Monitoring your USB device.
39To use FTP Share service:NOTE: Ensure that you have set up your FTP server through AiDisk. For more details, refer to the section 3.5.1 Using AiDisk.1. From the navigation panel, click General > USB application > Media Services and Servers > FTP Share tab. 2. From the list of folders, select the type of access rights that you want to assign for specic folders:• R/W: Select to assign read/write access for a specic folder.• W: Select to assign write only access for a specic folder.• R: Select to assign read only access for a specic folder.• No: Select this option if you do not want to share a specic folder.3. If you prefer, you can set the Allow anonymous login eld to ON.4. In the Maximum number of concurrent connections eld, key in the number of devices that can simultaneously connect to the FTP share server.5. Click Apply to conrm the changes.6. To access the FTP server, key in the ftp link ftp://<hostname>.asuscomm.com and your user name and password on a web browser or a third-party FTP utility.
403.5.3 3G/4G3G/4G USB modems can be connected to RT-AC88U to allow Internet access.NOTE: For a list of veried USB modems, please visit: http://event.asus.com/2009/networks/3gsupport/To set up 3G/4G internet access:1. From the navigation panel, click General > USB application > 3G/4G.2. In the Enable USB Modem eld, select Ye s. 3. Set up the following:• Location: Select your 3G/4G service provider’s location from the dropdown list.• ISP: Select your Internet Service Provider (ISP) from the dropdown list.• APN (Access Point Name) service (optional): Contact your 3G/4G service provider for detailed information.• Dial Number and PIN code: The 3G/4G provider’s access number and PIN code for connection.NOTE: PIN code may vary from dierent providers.• Username / Password: The username and password will be provided by the 3G/4G network carrier.• USB Adapter: Choose your USB 3G / 4G adapter from the dropdown list. If you are not sure of your USB adapter’s model or the model is not listed in the options, select Auto.4. Click Apply.NOTE: The router will reboot for the settings to take eect.
413.6 Using AiCloud 2.0AiCloud 2.0 is a cloud service application that allows you to save, sync, share, and access your les.To use AiCloud:1. From Google Play Store or Apple Store, download and install the ASUS AiCloud app to your smart device. 2. Connect your smart device to your network. Follow the instructions to complete the AiCloud setup process.
423.6.1 Cloud DiskTo create a cloud disk:1. Insert a USB storage device into the wireless router.2. Turn on Cloud Disk.3. Go to https://router.asus.com and enter the router login account and password. For better user experience, we recommend that you use Google Chrome or Firefox.
434. You can now start accessing Cloud Disk les on devices connected to the network.NOTE: When accessing the devices that are connected to the network, you need to enter the device’s user name and password manually, which will not be saved by AiCloud for security reason.
443.6.2 Smart AccessThe Smart Access function allows you to easily access your home network via your router’s domain name.NOTES: • YoucancreateadomainnameforyourrouterwithASUSDDNS.Formore details, refer to section 4.3.5 DDNS.• Bydefault,AiCloudprovidesasecureHTTPSconnection.Keyinhttps://[yourASUSDDNSname].asuscomm.com for a very secure Cloud Disk and Smart Access usage.
453.6.3 Smart SyncTo use Smart Sync:1. Launch AiCloud, click Smart Sync > Go.2. Select ON to enable Smart Sync.3. Click Add new account. 4. Enter your ASUS WebStorage account password and select the directory that you want to sync with WebStorage.5. Click Apply.
464 Conguring the Advanced Settings4.1 Wireless4.1.1 GeneralThe General tab allows you to congure the basic wireless settings. To congure the basic wireless settings:1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Wireless > General tab.2. Select 2.4GHz or 5GHz as the frequency band for your wireless network.3. Assign a unique name containing up to 32 characters for your SSID (Service Set Identier) or network name to identify your wireless network. Wi-Fi devices can identify and connect to the wireless network via your assigned SSID. The SSIDs on the information banner are updated once new SSIDs are saved to the settings.NOTE: You can assign unique SSIDs for the 2.4 GHz and 5GHz frequency bands.
474. In the Hide SSID eld, select Ye s to prevent wireless devices from detecting your SSID. When this function is enabled, you would need to enter the SSID manually on the wireless device to access the wireless network.5. Select any of these wireless mode options to determine the types of wireless devices that can connect to your wireless router:• Auto: Select Auto to allow 802.11AC, 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b devices to connect to the wireless router.• Legacy: Select Legacy to allow 802.11b/g/n devices to connect to the wireless router. Hardware that supports 802.11n natively, however, will only run at a maximum speed of 54Mbps. • N only: Select N only to maximize wireless N performance. This setting prevents 802.11g and 802.11b devices from connecting to the wireless router.6. Select the operating channel for your wireless router. Select Auto to allow the wireless router to automatically select the channel that has the least amount of interference.7. Select any of these channel bandwidth to accommodate higher transmission speeds: 40MHz: Select this bandwidth to maximize the wireless throughput. 20MHz (default): Select this bandwidth if you encounter some issues with your wireless connection.8. Select any of these authentication methods:• Open System: This option provides no security.• Shared Key: You must use WEP encryption and enter at least one shared key.
48• WPA/WPA2 Personal/WPA Auto-Personal: This option provides strong security. You can use either WPA (with TKIP) or WPA2 (with AES). If you select this option, you must use TKIP + AES encryption and enter the WPA passphrase (network key).• WPA/WPA2 Enterprise/WPA Auto-Enterprise: This option provides very strong security. It is with integrated EAP server or an external RADIUS back-end authentication server.• Radius with 802.1xNOTE: Your wireless router supports the maximum transmission rate of 54Mbps when the Wireless Mode is set to Auto and encryption method is WEP or TKIP.9. Select any of these WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) Encryption options for the data transmitted over your wireless network:• O: Disables WEP encryption• 64-bit: Enables weak WEP encryption • 128-bit: Enables improved WEP encryption.10.When done, click Apply.
494.1.2 WPSWPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a wireless security standard that allows you to easily connect devices to a wireless network. You can congure the WPS function via the PIN code or WPS button. NOTE: Ensure that the devices support WPS.To enable WPS on your wireless network:1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Wireless > WPS tab. 2. In the Enable WPS eld, move the slider to ON.3. WPS uses 2.4GHz by default. If you want to change the frequency to 5GHz, turn OFF the WPS function, click Switch Frequency in the Current Frequency eld, and turn WPS ON again.
50Note: WPS supports authentication using Open System, WPA-Personal, and WPA2-Personal. WPS does not support a wireless network that uses a Shared Key, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, and RADIUS encryption method.3. In the WPS Method eld, select Push Button or Client PIN code. If you select Push Button, go to step 4. If you select Client PIN code, go to step 5.4. To set up WPS using the router’s WPS button, follow these steps:a. Click Start or press the WPS button found at the rear of the wireless router. b. Press the WPS button on your wireless device. This is normally identied by the WPS logo.Note: Check your wireless device or its user manual for the location of the WPS button.c. The wireless router will scan for any available WPS devices. If the wireless router does not nd any WPS devices, it will switch to standby mode.5. To set up WPS using the Client’s PIN code, follow these steps:a. Locate the WPS PIN code on your wireless device’s user manual or on the device itself. b. Key in the Client PIN code on the text box.c. Click Start to put your wireless router into WPS survey mode. The router’s LED indicators quickly ash three times until the WPS setup is completed.
514.1.3 Wireless MAC FilterWireless MAC lter provides control over packets transmitted to a specied MAC (Media Access Control) address on your wireless network.To set up the Wireless MAC lter:1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter tab.2. In the Frequency eld, select the frequency band that you want to use for the Wireless MAC lter.3. In the MAC Filter Mode dropdown list, select either Accept or Reject.• SelectAccept to allow devices in the MAC lter list to access to the wireless network.• SelectReject to prevent devices in the MAC lter list to access to the wireless network.4. On the MAC lter list, click the Add button and key in the MAC address of the wireless device.5. Click Apply.
524.1.4 RADIUS SettingRADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial In User Service) Setting provides an extra layer of security when you choose WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, or Radius with 802.1x as your Authentication Mode.To set up wireless RADIUS settings:1. Ensure that the wireless router’s authentication mode is set to WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, or Radius with 802.1x.NOTE: Please refer to section 4.1.1 General section for conguring your wireless router’s Authentication Mode.2. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Wireless > RADIUS Setting.3. Select the frequency band.4. In the Server IP Address eld, key in your RADIUS server’s IP Address.5. In the Connection Secret eld, assign the password to access your RADIUS server.6. Click Apply.
53In the Professional Settings screen, you can congure the following:• Frequency: Select the frequency band that the professional settings will be applied to.• Enable Radio: Select Yes to enable wireless networking. Select No to disable wireless networking.• Date to Enable Radio (weekdays): You can specify which days of the week wireless networking is enabled.• Time of Day to Enable Radio: You can specify a time range when wireless networking is enabled during the week.4.1.5 ProfessionalThe Professional screen provides advanced conguration options. NOTE: We recommend that you use the default values on this page.
54• Date to Enable Radio (weekend): You can specify which days of the weekend wireless networking is enabled.• Time of Day to Enable Radio: You can specify a time range when wireless networking is enabled during the weekend.• Set AP isolated: The Set AP isolated item prevents wireless devices on your network from communicating with each other. This feature is useful if many guests frequently join or leave your network. Select Yes to enable this feature or select No to disable.• Multicast rate (Mbps): Select the multicast transmission rate or click Disable to switch o simultaneous single transmission.• Preamble Type: Preamble Type denes the length of time that the router spent for CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check). CRC is a method of detecting errors during data transmission. Select Short for a busy wireless network with high network trac. Select Long if your wireless network is composed of older or legacy wireless devices.• RTS Threshold: Select a lower value for RTS (Request to Send) Threshold to improve wireless communication in a busy or noisy wireless network with high network trac and numerous wireless devices.• DTIM Interval: DTIM (Delivery Trac Indication Message) Interval or Data Beacon Rate is the time interval before a signal is sent to a wireless device in sleep mode indicating that a data packet is awaiting delivery. The default value is three milliseconds. • Beacon Interval: Beacon Interval is the time between one DTIM and the next. The default value is 100 milliseconds. 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 and 802.11g devices.
55• Wireless multicast forwarding: Select Enable to allow the wireless router to forward multicast trac to other wireless devices that support multicast. Select Disable to prevent the router from forwarding multicast transmissions.• Enable WMM APSD: Enable WMM APSD (Wi-Fi Multimedia Automatic Power Save Delivery) to improve power management between wireless devices. Select Disable to switch o WMM APSD.• TX Power adjustment: TX Power adjustment refers to the milliWatts (mW) needed to power the radio signal output of the wireless router. Enter a value between 0 to 100. NOTE: Increasing the TX Power adjustment values may aect the stability of the wireless network.4.2 LAN4.2.1 LAN IPThe LAN IP screen allows you to modify the LAN IP settings of your wireless router.NOTE: Any changes to the LAN IP address will be reected on your DHCP settings.
56To modify the LAN IP settings:1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > LAN > LAN IP tab.2. Modify the IP address and Subnet Mask.3. When done, click Apply.4.2.2 DHCP ServerYour wireless router uses DHCP to assign IP addresses automatically on your network. You can specify the IP address range and lease time for the clients on your network.To congure the DHCP server:1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > LAN > DHCP Server tab.2. In the Enable the DHCP Server eld, tick Yes.
573. In the Domain Name text box, enter a domain name for the wireless router.4. In the IP Pool Starting Address eld, key in the starting IP address.5. In the IP Pool Ending Address eld, key in the ending IP address.6. In the Lease Time eld, specify in seconds when an assigned IP address will expire. Once it reaches this time limit, the DHCP server will then assign a new IP address.NOTES:• We recommend that you use an IP address format of 192.168.1.xxx (where xxx can be any number between 2 and 254) when specifying an IP address range.• AnIPPoolStartingAddressshouldnotbegreaterthantheIPPoolEnding Address.7. In the DNS and Server Settings section, key in your DNS Server and WINS Server IP address if needed.8. Your wireless router can also manually assign IP addresses to devices on the network. On the Enable Manual Assignment eld, choose Yes to assign an IP address to specic MAC addresses on the network. Up to 32 MAC Addresses can be added to the DHCP list for manual assignment.
584.2.3 RouteIf your network makes use of more than one wireless router, you can congure a routing table to share the same Internet service.NOTE: We recommend that you do not change the default route settings unless you have advanced knowledge of routing tables. To congure the LAN Routing table:1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > LAN > Route tab. 2. On the Enable static routes eld, choose Yes.3. On the Static Route List, enter the network information of other access points or nodes. Click the Add or Delete button to add or remove a device on the list.4. Click Apply.
594.2.4 IPTVThe wireless router supports connection to IPTV services through an ISP or a LAN. The IPTV tab provides the conguration settings needed to set up IPTV, VoIP, multicasting, and UDP for your service. Contact your ISP for specic information regarding your service.
604.3 WAN4.3.1 Internet ConnectionThe Internet Connection screen allows you to congure the settings of various WAN connection types. To congure the WAN connection settings:1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > WAN > Internet Connection tab.2. Congure the following settings below. When done, click Apply.• WAN Connection Type: Choose your Internet Service Provider type. The choices are Automatic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP or xed IP. Consult your ISP if the router is unable to obtain a valid IP address or if you are unsure the WAN connection type.• Enable WAN: Select Yes to allow the router Internet access. Select No to disable Internet access.
61• Enable NAT: NAT (Network Address Translation) is a system where one public IP (WAN IP) is used to provide Internet access to network clients with a private IP address in a LAN. The private IP address of each network client is saved in a NAT table and is used to route incoming data packets.• Enable UPnP: UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows several devices (such as routers, televisions, stereo systems, game consoles, and cellular phone), to be controlled via an IP-based network with or without a central control through a gateway. UPnP connects PCs of all form factors, providing a seamless network for remote conguration and data transfer. Using UPnP, a new network device is discovered automatically. Once connected to the network, devices can be remotely congured to support P2P applications, interactive gaming, video conferencing, and web or proxy servers. Unlike Port forwarding, which involves manually conguring port settings, UPnP automatically congures the router to accept incoming connections and direct requests to a specic PC on the local network. • Connect to DNS Server: Allows this router to get the DNS IP address from the ISP automatically. A DNS is a host on the Internet that translates Internet names to numeric IP addresses. • Authentication: This item may be specied by some ISPs. Check with your ISP and ll them in if required.• Host Name: This eld allows you to provide a host name for your router. It is usually a special requirement from your ISP. If your ISP assigned a host name to your computer, enter the host name here.
62• MAC Address: MAC (Media Access Control) address is a unique identier for your networking device. Some ISPs monitor the MAC address of networking devices that connect to their service and reject any unrecognized device that attempt to connect. To avoid connection issues due to an unregistered MAC address, you can:• ContactyourISPandupdatetheMACaddressassociatedwith your ISP service.• CloneorchangetheMACaddressoftheASUSwirelessrouterto match the MAC address of the previous networking device recognized by the ISP.
634.3.2 Port TriggerPort range triggering opens a predetermined incoming port for a limited period of time whenever a client on the local area network makes an outgoing connection to a specied port. Port triggering is used in the following scenarios:• More than one local client needs port forwarding for the same application at a dierent time.• An application requires specic incoming ports that are dierent from the outgoing ports.To set up Port Trigger:1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > WAN > Port Trigger tab.2. Congure the following settings below. When done, click Apply.• Enable Port Trigger: Choose Yes to enable Port Trigger.• Well-Known Applications: Select popular games and web services to add to the Port Trigger List.• Description: Enter a short name or description for the service.
64• Trigger Port: Specify a trigger port to open the incoming port.• Protocol: Select the protocol, TCP, or UDP.• Incoming Port: Specify an incoming port to receive inbound data from the Internet.• Protocol: Select the protocol, TCP, or UDP.NOTES:• WhenconnectingtoanIRCserver,aclientPCmakesanoutgoingconnection using the trigger port range 66660-7000. The IRC server responds by verifying the username and creating a new connection to the client PC using an incoming port.• IfPortTriggerisdisabled,therouterdropstheconnectionbecauseit is unable to determine which PC is requesting for IRC access. When Port Trigger is enabled, the router assigns an incoming port to receive the inbound data. This incoming port closes once a specic time period has elapsed because the router is unsure when the application has been terminated.• Porttriggeringonlyallowsoneclientinthenetworktouseaparticular service and a specic incoming port at the same time.• Youcannotusethesameapplicationtotriggeraportinmorethanone PC at the same time. The router will only forward the port back to the last computer to send the router a request/trigger.
654.3.3 Virtual Server/Port ForwardingPort forwarding is a method to direct network trac from the Internet to a specic port or a specic range of ports to a device or number of devices on your local network. Setting up Port Forwarding on your router allows PCs outside the network to access specic services provided by a PC in your network.NOTE: When port forwarding is enabled, the ASUS router blocks unsolicited inbound trac from the Internet and only allows replies from outbound requests from the LAN. The network client does not have access to the Internet directly, and vice versa.To set up Port Forwarding:1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > WAN > Virtual Server / Port Forwarding tab.
662. Congure the following settings below. When done, click Apply.• Enable Port Forwarding: Choose Yes to enable Port Forwarding.• Famous Server List: Determine which type of service you want to access.• Famous Game List: This item lists ports required for popular online games to work correctly.• FTP Server Port: Avoid assigning the port range 20:21 for your FTP server as this would conict with the router’s native FTP server assignment.• Service Name: Enter a service name.• Port Range: If you want to specify a Port Range for clients on the same network, enter the Service Name, the Port Range (e.g. 10200:10300), the LAN IP address, and leave the Local Port empty. Port range accepts various formats such as Port Range (300:350), individual ports (566,789) or Mix (1015:1024,3021). NOTES:• Whenyournetwork’srewallisdisabledandyouset80astheHTTPserver’s port range for your WAN setup, then your http server/web server would be in conict with the router’s web user interface.• Anetworkmakesuseofportsinordertoexchangedata,witheachport assigned a port number and a specic task. For example, port 80 is used for HTTP. A specic port can only be used by one application or service at a time. Hence, two PCs attempting to access data through the same port at the same time would fail. For example, you cannot set up Port Forwarding for port 100 for two PCs at the same time.
67• Local IP: Key in the client’s LAN IP address. NOTE: Use a static IP address for the local client to make port forwarding work properly. Refer to section 4.2 LAN for information.• Local Port: Enter a specic port to receive forwarded packets. Leave this eld blank if you want the incoming packets to be redirected to the specied port range.• Protocol: Select the protocol. If you are unsure, select BOTH.To check if Port Forwarding has been congured successfully:• Ensure that your server or application is set up and running.• You will need a client outside your LAN but has Internet access (referred to as “Internet client”). This client should not be connected to the ASUS router.• On the Internet client, use the router’s WAN IP to access the server. If port forwarding has been successful, you should be able to access the les or applications.Dierences between port trigger and port forwarding: • Port triggering will work even without setting up a specic LAN IP address. Unlike port forwarding, which requires a static LAN IP address, port triggering allows dynamic port forwarding using the router. Predetermined port ranges are congured to accept incoming connections for a limited period of time. Port triggering allows multiple computers to run applications that would normally require manually forwarding the same ports to each PC on the network.• Port triggering is more secure than port forwarding since the incoming ports are not open all the time. They are opened only when an application is making an outgoing connection through the trigger port.
684.3.4 DMZVirtual DMZ exposes one client to the Internet, allowing this client to receive all inbound packets directed to your Local Area Network. Inbound trac from the Internet is usually discarded and routed to a specic client only if port forwarding or a port trigger has been congured on the network. In a DMZ conguration, one network client receives all inbound packets. Setting up DMZ on a network is useful when you need incoming ports open or you want to host a domain, web, or e-mail server.Caution: Opening all the ports on a client to the Internet makes the network vulnerable to outside attacks. Please be aware of the security risks involved in using DMZ.To set up DMZ:1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > WAN > DMZ tab.2. Congure the setting below. When done, click Apply.• IP address of Exposed Station: Key in the client’s LAN IP address that will provide the DMZ service and be exposed on the Internet. Ensure that the server client has a static IP address.To remove DMZ:1. Delete the client’s LAN IP address from the IP Address of Exposed Station text box.2. When done, click Apply.
694.3.5 DDNSSetting up DDNS (Dynamic DNS) allows you to access the router from outside your network through the provided ASUS DDNS Service or another DDNS service.To set up DDNS:1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > WAN > DDNS tab.2. Congure the following settings below. When done, click Apply.• Enable the DDNS Client: Enable DDNS to access the ASUS router via the DNS name rather than WAN IP address.• Server and Host Name: Choose ASUS DDNS or other DDNS. If you want to use ASUS DDNS, ll in the Host Name in the format of xxx.asuscomm.com (xxx is your host name). • If you want to use a dierent DDNS service, click FREE TRIAL and register online rst. Fill in the User Name or E-mail Address and Password or DDNS Key elds.
70• Enable wildcard: Enable wildcard if your DDNS service requires one.NOTES: DDNS service will not work under these conditions:• WhenthewirelessrouterisusingaprivateWANIPaddress(192.168.x.x, 10.x.x.x, or 172.16.x.x), as indicated by a yellow text.• TheroutermaybeonanetworkthatusesmultipleNATtables.4.3.6 NAT PassthroughNAT Passthrough allows a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection to pass through the router to the network clients. PPTP Passthrough, L2TP Passthrough, IPsec Passthrough and RTSP Passthrough are enabled by default.To enable / disable the NAT Passthrough settings, go to the Advanced Settings > WAN > NAT Passthrough tab. When done, click Apply.

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