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JP15866 RT-AC86U QSG V4 PRINT
RT-AC86U
Wireless-AC2900 Dual band Gigabit Router

Quick Start Guide
JP15866 / Revised Editon V4 / October 2019

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Table of contents Package contents........................................................................ 3 A quick look at your router...................................................... 3 Preparing your modem............................................................. 4 Setting up your router............................................................... 5
A. Wired connection..............................................................................5 B. Wireless connection .........................................................................6
Remembering your wireless router settings .................... 7 FAQ................................................................................................... 7 Networks Global Hotline Information...............................19
This QSG contains these languages:
English  

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Package contents
RT-AC86U Wireless Router AC adapter Quick Start Guide

3 * wireless antennas Network cable (RJ-45)

NOTE: If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

A quick look at your router

1. LAN LED 2. WAN (Internet) LED 3. 2.4GHz / 5GHz Wi-Fi LED 4. Power LED 5. WPS button 6. Wi-Fi On/Off button 7. Power button
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8. Power (DC-IN) port 9. USB 2.0 port 10. USB 3.0 port 11. WAN (Internet) port 12. LED On/Off button 13. LAN ports 14. Reset button
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Preparing your modem
1. Unplug the power cable/DSL modem. If it has a battery backup, remove the battery.
NOTE: If you are using DSL for Internet, you will need your username/password from your Internet Service Provider (ISP) to properly configure the router.

Unplug

2. Connect your modem to the router with the bundled network cable.

3. Power on your cable/DSL modem. 4. Check your cable/DSL modem LED lights to ensure the
connection is active.

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Setting up your router
You can set up your router via wired or wireless connection. A. Wired connection 1. Plug your router into a power
outlet and power it on. Connect the network cable from your computer to a LAN port on your router.

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Modem

RT-AC86U

WAN

LAN

Internet

2

3

Laptop

2. The web GUI launches automatically when you open a web browser. If it does not auto-launch, enter http://router.asus.com
3. Set up a password for your router to prevent unauthorized access.

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B. Wireless connection 1. Plug your router into a power
outlet and power it on.

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3

WAN

Modem

RT-AC86U

Smart phone Tablet

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Internet

Laptop

2. Connect to the network name(SSID) shown on the product label on the back side of the router. For better network security, change to a unique SSID and assign a password.

ASUS router

2.4G Wi-Fi Name (SSID): ASUS_XX_2G 5G Wi-Fi Name (SSID): ASUS_XX_5G

* XX refers to the last two digits of 2.4GHz MAC address. You can find it on the label on the back of your router.

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3. Once connected, the web GUI launches automatically when you open a web browser. If it does not auto-launch, enter http://router.asus.com.
4. Set up a password for your router to prevent unauthorized access.

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Remembering your wireless router settings · Remember your wireless settings as you complete the router setup.

Router Name:

Password:

2.4 GHz network SSID:

Password:

5GHz network SSID:

Password:

FAQ
1.Where can I find more information about the wireless router? · Online FAQ site: http://support.asus.com/faq · Technical support site: http://support.asus.com · Customer hotline: refer to the Support Hotline section in this Quick Start Guide

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1. LAN LED 2. WAN LED 3. 2.4GHz / 5GHz Wi-Fi LED 4. LED 5. WPS 6. Wi-Fi 7. 
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8.  (DC-IN) 9. USB 2.0 10. USB 3.0 11. WAN 12. LED 13. LAN 14. 
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2. LAN/LAN WAN

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LAN/

A. 

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LAN LAN LAN

  

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Internet

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WAN

LAN

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1. LAN 

  

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Modem

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Smart phone

  

Tablet

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Internet

Laptop

2. SSID 

ASUS router

2.4G Wi-Fi  (SSID): ASUS_XX_2G 5G Wi-Fi  (SSID): ASUS_XX_5G

* XX2.4GHz MAC2 

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1. WebQIS

Web

http://router.asus.com192.168.1.1
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3.ISP IP
4.2.4GHz5GHSSID

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2.4 GHz SSID:

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5GHz SSID:

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FAQ

 · : http://www.asus.com/Networking/

· : http://www.asus.com/support

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RT-AC86U   

3 x  RJ-45 

  
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1. LAN  2. WAN ()  3. 2.4GHz / 5GHz Wi-Fi  4.  5. WPS  6. Wi-Fi  /  7. 
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8.  (DC-IN) 9. USB 2.0  10. USB 3.0  11. WAN ()  12.   /  13. LAN  14. 

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1. / DSL 
:  DSL  ISP/ 

Unplug

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3. /DSL 4. / DSL 


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 A.  1. 
 

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WAN

LAN

Internet

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2.   http://router.asus.com
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B.  1.  Micro SIM 
Micro SIM  LTE      Wi-Fi 

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Modem

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Smart phone Tablet

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Laptop

2. SSID  SSID 

ASUS router

2.4G Wi-Fi  (SSID): ASUS_XX_2G 5G Wi-Fi  (SSID): ASUS_XX_5G
* XX  2.4GHz MAC   

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3.   http://router.asus.com
4. 



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 2.4 GHz  SSID: 5GHz  SSID:

  

FAQ
1. ·  FAQ  http://support.asus.com/faq ·  https://www.asus.com/tw/support/ ·

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Networks Global Hotline Information

Area Europe

Country/ Region
Cyprus
France
Germany
Hungary
Italy
Greece
Austria Netherlands/ Luxembourg Belgium Norway Sweden Finland Denmark Poland Spain Portugal Slovak Republic Czech Republic Switzerland-German Switzerland-French Switzerland-Italian United Kingdom Ireland Russia and CIS Ukraine

Hotline Number 800-92491 0033-170949400 0049-1805010920 0049-1805010923 (component support ) 0049-2102959911 ( Fax ) 0036-15054561 199-400089
00800-44142044 0043-820240513

Service Hours 09:00-13:00 ; 14:00-18:00 Mon-Fri 09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri
09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri 10:00-17:00 Mon-Fri
09:00-17:30 Mon-Fri 09:00-13:00 ; 14:00-18:00 Mon-Fri 09:00-13:00 ; 14:00-18:00 Mon-Fri 09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri

0031-591570290

09:00-17:00 Mon-Fri

0032-78150231 0047-2316-2682 +46-858769407 00358-969379690 0045-38322943 0048-225718040 0034-902889688 00351-707500310 00421-232162621 00420-596766888 0041-848111010 0041-848111014 0041-848111012 0044-1442265548 0035-31890719918 008-800-100-ASUS 0038-0445457727

09:00-17:00 Mon-Fri 09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri 09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri 10:00-19:00 Mon-Fri 09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri 08:30-17:30 Mon-Fri 09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri 09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri 08:00-17:00 Mon-Fri 08:00-17:00 Mon-Fri 09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri 09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri 09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00 Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00 Mon-Fri 09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri 09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri

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Area

Country/ Region Hotline Numbers

Australia

1300-278788

New Zealand 0800-278788

Japan
Korea Thailand

Asia-Pacific Singapore
Malaysia Philippine India India(WL/NW) Indonesia

Americas

Vietnam
Hong Kong USA Canada Mexico

0800-1232787
0081-570783886 (Non-Toll Free) 0082-215666868 0066-24011717 1800-8525201 0065-64157917 0065-67203835 (Repair Status Only) 0060-320535077 1800-18550163
1800-2090365
0062-2129495000 500128 (Local Only)
1900-555581
00852-35824770
1-812-282-2787
001-8008367847

Service Hours 09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri 09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri 09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00 Sat-Sun 09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00 Sat-Sun 09:30-17:00 Mon-Fri 09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri
11:00-19:00 Mon-Fri 11:00-19:00 Mon-Fri 11:00-13:00 Sat 10:00-19:00 Mon-Fri 09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri 09:00-18:00 Mon-Sat 09:00-21:00 Mon-Sun 09:30-17:00 Mon-Fri 9:30 ­ 12:00 Sat 08:00-12:00 13:30-17:30 Mon-Sat 10:00-19:00 Mon-Sat 8:30-12:00 EST Mon-Fri 9:00-18:00 EST Sat-Sun 08:00-20:00 CST Mon-Fri 08:00-15:00 CST Sat

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Area
Middle East + Africa

Country/ Region Egypt Saudi Arabia UAE Turkey South Africa

Israel

Romania
Bosnia Herzegovina
Bulgaria

Balkan Countries

Croatia Montenegro Serbia Slovenia

Baltic Countries

Estonia Latvia Lithuania-Kaunas Lithuania-Vilnius

Hotline Numbers 800-2787349 800-1212787 00971-42958941 0090-2165243000 0861-278772 *6557/00972-39142800 *9770/00972-35598555 0040-213301786
00387-33773163
00359-70014411 00359-29889170 00385-16401111 00382-20608251 00381-112070677 00368-59045400 00368-59045401 00372-6671796 00371-67408838 00370-37329000 00370-522101160

Service Hours 09:00-18:00 Sun-Thu 09:00-18:00 Sat-Wed 09:00-18:00 Sun-Thu 09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri 08:00-17:00 Mon-Fri 08:00-17:00 Sun-Thu 08:30-17:30 Sun-Thu 09:00-18:30 Mon-Fri
09:00-17:00 Mon-Fri
09:30-18:30 Mon-Fri 09:30-18:00 Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00 Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00 Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00 Mon-Fri
08:00-16:00 Mon-Fri
09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri 09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri 09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri 09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri

NOTES:
· UK support e-mail: network_support_uk@asus.com
· For more information, visit the ASUS support site at: http://support.asus.com

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ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services
ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components, as well as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for the detailed recycling information in different regions.
REACH
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: · This device may not cause harmful interference.
· This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
· Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
· Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
· Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
· Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING! Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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Prohibition of Co-location
This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. To maintain compliance with FCC exposure compliance requirement, please follow operation instruction as documented in this manual.
Declaration of Conformity for R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC
Essential requirements ­ Article 3 Protection requirements for health and safety ­ Article 3.1a Testing for electric safety according to EN 60950-1 has been conducted. These are considered relevant and sufficient. Protection requirements for electromagnetic compatibility ­ Article 3.1b Testing for electromagnetic compatibility according to EN 301 489-1 and EN 301 489-17 has been conducted. These are considered relevant and sufficient. Effective use of the radio spectrum ­ Article 3.2 Testing for radio test suites according to EN 300 328- 2 has been conducted. These are considered relevant and sufficient.
Declaration of Conformity for Ecodesign directive 2009/125/EC
Testing for eco-design requirements according to (EC) No 1275/2008 and (EU) No 801/2013 has been conducted. When the device is in Networked Standby Mode, its I/O and network interface are in sleep mode and may not work properly. To wake up the device, press the WiFi on/off, LED on/off, reset, or WPS button.
CE Mark Warning
This is a Class B product, in a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.Operation Channels: CH1~11 for N. America; Ch1~13 for Japan; CH1~13 for Europe (ETSI) This equipment may be operated in AT, BE, CY, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IE, IT, LU, MT, NL, PL, PT, SK, SL, ES, SE, GB, IS, LI, NO, CH, BG, RO, RT.
Canada, Industry Canada (IC) Notices
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Information
The radiated output power of the ASUS Wireless Device is below the Industry Canada (IC) radio frequency exposure limits. The ASUS Wireless Device should be used in such a manner such that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.
This device has been evaluated for and shown compliant with the IC Specific Absorption Rate ("SAR") limits when installed in specific host products operated in portable exposure conditions (antennas are less than 20 centimeters of a person's body).
This device has been certified for use in Canada. Status of the listing in the Industry Canada's REL (Radio Equipment List) can be found at the following web address: http://www.ic.gc.ca/app/sitt/reltel/srch/nwRdSrch.do?lang=eng
Additional Canadian information on RF exposure also can be found at the following web: http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/sf08792.html
Canada, avis d'Industry Canada (IC)
Cet appareil numérique de classe B est conforme aux normes canadiennes ICES-003 et RSS210.
Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) cet appareil ne doit pas causer d'interférence et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, notamment les interférences qui peuvent a ecter son fonctionnement.
Informations concernant l'exposition aux fréquences radio (RF)
La puissance de sortie émise par l'appareil de sans l ASUS est inférieure à la limite d'exposition aux fréquences radio d'Industry Canada (IC). Utilisez l'appareil de sans l ASUS de façon à minimiser les contacts humains lors du fonctionnement normal.
Ce périphérique a été évalué et démontré conforme aux limites SAR (Speci c Absorption Rate ­ Taux d'absorption spéci que) d'IC lorsqu'il est installé dans des produits hôtes particuliers qui fonctionnent dans des conditions d'exposition à des appareils portables (les antennes se situent à moins de 20 centimètres du corps d'une personne).
Ce périphérique est homologué pour l'utilisation au Canada. Pour consulter l'entrée correspondant à l'appareil dans la liste d'équipement radio (REL - Radio Equipment List) d'Industry Canada rendez-vous sur: http://www.ic.gc.ca/app/sitt/reltel/srch/nwRdSrch.do?lang=eng
Pour des informations supplémentaires concernant l'exposition aux RF au Canada rendezvous sur : http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/sf08792.html

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5GHz 5.2GHz5.3GHz  

   
VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement
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