ASROCK AC2600 G10 User manual
Version 1.0
Published September 2015
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Regulatory Information
FCC Statement and Declaration: ASRock Wireless declares that this device complies
with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and requlations. Operation of this device is subject to the
following two conditions:
• is device may not cause harmful interface.
• is device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
FCC Notice: is 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. ese limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
is 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 o and on, the
user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit dierence from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Radiation Exposure Statement
is 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 RF exposure compliance
requirement, please follow operation instructions as documented in this manual.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with ant other
antenna or transmitter.
Industry Canada Statement:
is Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICE-003.
Cet appareil numerique de la classe B conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada
This device complies with RSS standards of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is
subjext to the following two conditions:
(1) is device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Ce dispositif est conforme a la norme CNR- standards d’Industrie Canada applicable aux
appareils radio exempts de licence. Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions
suivantes:
(1) le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage prejudiciable, et
(2) ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage recu, y compris un brouillage susceptible de
provoquer un fonctionnement indesirable.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Radiation Exposure Statement:
is equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. is equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance
of 20cm between the radiator and your body.
Déclaration d’exposition aux radiations:
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC établies
pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un
minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.
Caution: e device for operation in the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor use to
reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems.
Avertissement: les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz sont réservés
uniquement pour une utilisation à l’intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage
préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux.
CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY
e Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance
controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the
California Legislature. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please
follow the related regulations in advance.
“Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate”
e terms HDMI™ and HDMI High-Denition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI
logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United
States and other countries.
Electrical Powering
e powering of the product must adhere to the power specications indicated on the
marking labels.
e power supply must be class II and a Limited Power Source in accordance with the
requirements of IEC60950-1/EN60950-1, Clause 2.5 and rated as indicated on the label on
your product. It must be tested and approved to national or local standards.
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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
1.1 Package Contents 1
1.2 The Wireless Router Label 2
1.3 Positioning Your Router 2
Chapter 2 Wireless Router Overview 3
2.1 The Front View 3
2.2 The Rear View 4
Chapter 3 Setting up the Wireless Router 5
3.1 Connections 5
3.2 Network Conguration 6
3.2.1 Wired Network 6
3.2.2 Wireless Network 7
Chapter 4 Setup Wizard 9
4.1 Starting the Setup Wizard for the First Time 9
Chapter 5 Dashboard 14
5.1 Overview 14
5.2 General Settings 15
5.2.1 WAN Information 15
5.2.2 Wireless Information 16
5.2.3 Client Information 17
5.2.4 USB Information 17
5.2.5 Advanced 18
5.2.6 Guests 18
5.2.7 Parental Control 19
5.2.8 Lighting 19
5.2.9 WiFi 19
Chapter 6 Advanced Settings 20
6.1 Wireless Settings 20
6.1.1 Wireless 21
6.1.2 Guests 23
6.1.3 WPS 24
6.2 LAN Settings 25
6.3 WAN Settings 27
6.3.1 Internet 27
6.3.2 Port Trigger 28
6.3.3 Port Forwarding 28
6.3.4 DMZ 29
6.3.5 DDNS 29
6.4 QoS Settings 31
6.5 Parental Control 32
6.6 Firewall 33
6.7 USB Application 34
6.8 Administration 35
6.8.1 Router Status 35
6.8.2 Operation Mode 35
6.8.3 Set Password 36
6.8.4 Firmware Upgrade 37
6.8.5 Self Healing 37
6.8.6 Restore / Save 38
6.8.7 System Log 39
Chapter 7 ASRock Router APP 40
7.1 Registration 40
7.2 Signing In 42
7.3 Adding Routers 43
7.4 Router Settings 44
7.5 IR Control 45
7.6 Storage 47
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting 48
8.1 How to Restart Your Network 48
8.2 Wireless Settings 48
8.3 Standard LED Behavior When the Router Is Powered On 48
8.4 Unable to Log In to the Router 49
8.5 Unable to Access the Internet 49
8.6 Wireless Connectivity 50
8.7 Restore to the factory default settings 50
Appendix - Factory Default Settings 51
Appendix - Specications 52
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Chapter 1 Introduction
ASRock AC2600 G10 Gaming Router is equipped with four high-performance
internal antennas oering a combined speed of 2.53Gbps. Ideal for homes where
high volumes of network trac is needed. e dynamic Quality of Service (QoS)
feature optimizes the networking performances on your devices. With the ASRock
APP, you can even remote control your home appliances.
1.1 Package Contents
• ASRock AC2600 G10 Gaming Router
• HDMI 2-in-1 Router • Power Adapter • Network RJ45 Cable
• Micro USB Cable • HDMI Cable • Quick Installation Guide
Keep the original packaging material in case you would need future warranty services such
as repair or replacement.
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1.2 The Wireless Router Label
View the label on the back of the wireless router to identify the serial number, port
connectors, and default login information.
*e images in this document are examples only and may be dierent from the product you purchase.
The label on the router shows the login information, WiFi network name and network
password, MAC address and serial number.
1.3 Positioning Your Router
For the best wireless signal transmission between the wireless router and the connected
client device, please follow the guidelines below to position your router.
• Place the wireless router in a centralized area for maximum wireless coverage for
other network devices.
• Place the wireless router on an elevated location, minimizing the number of walls
and ceilings between the router and other devices.
• Place the wireless router away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, and
insulated walls.
• Make sure that the wireless router is within reach of an AC power outlet and near
Ethernet cables for wired computers.
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Chapter 2 Wireless Router Overview
is chapter provides diagrams showing the location of important components of
the Wireless Router.
2.1 The Front View
e status LED on the front of the ASRock router allows you to verify various conditions.
Flashing Dark
Blue
Solid Dark Blue Flashing Yellow Solid Yellow Flashing Light
Blue
Solid Light Blue
Starting up
Connected to the
internet
ADSL modem not
detected / WPS
connection failed
Modem detected
but no internet
connection
Connecting to
a WPS-enabled
device
WPS connected
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2.2 The Rear View
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
IR Tx
GbE LAN x 4
5G WPS
GbE WAN
Dual USB 3.0
Reset
Power On/O
DC-In 12V
2.4G WPS
H2R
*H2R may or may not be supplied
depending on the model you purchase.
No. Description Function
1HDMI 2-in-1
Router (H2R)
Wireless access point or HDMI Miracast / EZplay and DLNA
*H2R may or may not be supplied depending on the model you purchase.
2Infrared Trans-
mitters Communicate with receivers
3 5G WPS Button Press to connect to a wireless network without password
using WPS on 5GHz band.
42.4G WPS But-
ton
Press to connect to a wireless network without password
using WPS on 2.4GHz band.
5LAN1~4 Four local Ethernet ports for connecting local computers
and other wired network devices
6WAN Por t Connect a network cable into this port to establish a WAN
connection.
7USB3.0 Ports Plug the USB printers, ash drives, and other USB devices
into this port to share the network connection
8 Reset Button Press to reset the system or press and hold the button for
more than 10 seconds to restore the factory default settings.
9 Power Button Press to power on or o the router.
10 DC-in Port Connect the provided AC power adapter to this port.
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Chapter 3 Setting up the Wireless Router
3.1 Connections
Ethernet Cable
Network
RJ45 Cable
DSL or Cable
Power Adapter12V Power Adapter
Router
Modem
Internet
WAN Port
or
or
1. Turn on your modem and unplug your existing modem’s power supply.
2. Connect one end of the supplied yellow Network RJ45 Cable to the WAN port on the
rear of the G10 Gaming Router and the other end to your modem or a WAN port.
3. Plug in the modem’s power supply and turn on your modem.
4. Connect one end of the power cord to the port labeled DCIN 12V on the back of the
G10 Gaming Router and the other end to a power outlet.
5. Press the on/o button to turn on the router.
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3.2 Network Conguration
ere are two methods to connect your computer, tablet or smartphone to the network on
the G10 Gaming Router: Wired or wireless connections.
3.2.1 Wired Network
Ethernet Cable
Router
Network RJ45
Cable
DSL or Cable
Power Adapter
12V Power Adapter
Modem
Internet
WAN Port
or
1. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to any LAN port on the rear of the G10
Gaming Router and the other end to your device.
2. Make sure that the status LED on the router is lit up dark blue.
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3.2.2 Wireless Network
Router
Network RJ45
Cable
DSL or Cable
Power Adapter
12V Power Adapter
Modem
Internet
WAN Port
or
Please make sure your device is wireless-enabled.
* For computers, a wireless card or adaptor is required. For handheld devices, visit your device’s WiFi Settings
menu and ensure that WiFi is turned on.
Your device can connect to the wireless network on the G10 Gaming Router in two ways:
(1) Using SSID and Password
On your device, locate and select the Wi-Fi network name (SSID), “ASRock” or
“ASRock_5G” in a list of available networks. Enter your wireless password listed on the
bottom of the router. Select “Connect”.
SSID Network Password
2.4 G ASRock (Check product label
on the bottom of the router)
5G ASRock_5G (Check product label
on the bottom of the router)
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(2) Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
WPS stands for Wi-Fi Protected Setup and it is a wireless networking standard that tries to
make connections between a router and wireless devices faster and easier.
Press and hold the WPS 2.4G/5G button on the rear of the G10 Gaming Router for more
than 5 seconds. e status LED on the front of the router will ash light blue at this stage.
If you use a handheld device, locate and press the WPS button shown as
two curved arrows to connect.
If you use a computer, locate and select the Wi-Fi network name (SSID),
“ASRock” or “ASRock_5G”. Select “Connect”.
When WPS is connected successfully, the Status LED indicator on the front of the router
turns to a solid light blue.
*e WPS function may or may not be supported depending on your device.
LED Indicator Variations:
Successful Pairing:
Pairing Failed:
Pairing
(About 2 mins) Pairing
successfully
(5 secs)
WAN
connected
Press the “WPS“
button
2.4G WPS
5G WPS
Pairing
(About 2 mins) Pairing failed
(About 1 min)
WAN
connected
Press the “WPS“
button
2.4G WPS
5G WPS
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Chapter 4 Setup Wizard
4.1 Starting the Setup Wizard for the First Time
Your ASRock router comes with an intuitive wizard that allows you to easily congure its
various features through a web browser, such as the Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or
Google Chrome.
When your device is successfully connected to the Internet, open your web browser.
In the address bar, type in the wireless router’s default IP address: http://192.168.1.1
or "ASRock.router" and press Enter.
On the login page, enter the default user name "admin" and password "admin".
NOTE: You need to re-login if idle for more than 5 minutes.
IP address http://192.168.1.1 or ASRock.router
Username admin
Password admin
Please follow the step-by-step Setup Wizard to complete the basic conguration and
change the SSID and password for your router.
1. Connecting to the Internet
e setup wizard will guide you through setting up the Internet connection.
When your internet service starts, your internet service provider (ISP) typically gives you
all the information needed to connect to the Internet.
For digital subscriber line (DSL) service, you might need the following information to set
up your router:
• Fixed or static IP address setting. (Special deployment by ISP)
• ISP login name and password.
• ISP conguration information for your DSL account.
If you do not have the information above , ask your ISP to provide it.
A digital subscriber line (DSL) modem is a device used to connect a computer or router to a telephone line which
provides the digital subscriber line service for connectivity to the Internet.
When your Internet connection is already working, you no longer need to launch the ISP
login program on your computer to access the Internet.
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ASRock G10 router automatically detects your ISP connection type. Or you could
manually select the ISP connection type you use.
Select "Next" to continue.
Enter the required information for your ISP connection type.
NOTE: Aer you complete the Setup Wizard conguration, you can always change the settings aerwards. See
6.3 WAN Settings.
2. Update rmware if required
If a new version of rmware is available, you will see the screen below. Select "Yes"
to update the rmware immediately.
Please do not turn o your router while updating the rmware. When the update is
complete, the router will restart automatically.
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3. Changing default wireless name(SSID) and password
When the Wireless Security Setting page appears, you can check your default
wireless name and password.
We strongly recommend you to change the default wireless name and password
immediately for better security.
Select "I want to change the wireless name and password" and enter the wireless
name and password you desire in the text boxes.
NOTE: A valid password must be comprised of at least 8 characters.
If you select "Copy 2.4G setting to 5G", both 5G and 2.4G network will use the
identical password.
If the login page pops up, enter the default user name "admin" and password "admin" to
continue.
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4. Checking the bandwidth of Gaming Boost
e router supports Gaming Boost natively, which identies and intelligently
manages your internet trac, allocating more bandwidth for your online games
or video game consoles automatically, so that gamers may have more stable and
smoother gameplay.
Please set the correct bandwidth to ensure the best gaming and streaming quality.
Click or tap "Speed Test" to nd out your actual uplink and downlink speed.
Select "I want to change the default bandwidth value" and enter the values of your
uplink and downlink.
NOTE: For reaching the optimal performance, please connect client and router through a network cable.
Select "Next" to continue.
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5. Router reboots automatically
e router will restart automatically to apply the settings.
If you change the default wireless name and/or password in the previous steps,
when the router restarts, a message will pop up displaying the new wireless name
(SSID) and password (Key).
If your device is "wirelessly" connected to the router, you need to reconnect your
device to the router using the new wireless name and password you have just set.
1. On your device, refresh your network list.
2. Select the new Wi-Fi network name (SSID).
3. Enter the new password.
4. Select “Connect”.
When successfully connected, you will be automatically directed to the Dashboard
page. If not, click or tap "OK" on the "Disconnected from router!" pop up message to
enter the Dashboard page.
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