Asus BLUE CAVE User manual

Quick Start Guide
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E13013 / First Edition / May 2017
BLUE CAVE
Wireless-AC2600 Dual Band
Gigabit Router

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This QSG contains these languages:
Contents
Table of contents........................................................................ 2
Package contents ....................................................................... 3
A quick look at your Blue Cave .............................................. 3
Positioning your Blue Cave..................................................... 4
Preparing your modem............................................................ 5
Setting up your Blue Cave....................................................... 6
A. Wired connection .............................................................................6
B. Wireless connection.........................................................................7
FAQ .................................................................................................. 9
Networks Global Hotline Information ..............................12

A quick look at your Blue Cave
NOTE: If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
Package contents
Blue Cave Wireless Router Network cable (RJ-45)
AC adapter Quick Start Guide
1. Power button 5. LAN ports
2. Power (DC-IN) port 6. WAN (Internet) port
3. Reset button 7. WPS button
4. USB3.0 port
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DC Power adapter DC Output: +19V with max 1.75A current;
Operating Temperature 0~40oCStorage 0~70oC
Operating Humidity 50~90% Storage 20~90%

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Positioning your Blue Cave
For the best wireless signal transmission between the wireless router and the net-
work 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.
• Keepthedeviceawayfrom802.11b/gor20MHzonlyWi-Fidevices,2.4GHzcom-
puterperipherals,Bluetoothdevices,cordlessphones,transformers,heavy-duty
motors,fluorescentlights,microwaveovens,refrigerators,andotherindustrial
equipmenttopreventsignalinterferenceorloss.
• Alwaysupdatetothelatestfirmware.VisittheASUSwebsiteathttp://www.
asus.comtogetthelatestfirmwareupdates.
• Toensurethebestwirelesssignal,orientthefourdetachableantennasasshown
inthedrawingbelow.

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 In-
ternet Service Provider (ISP) to properly configure
the router.
2. Connect your modem to the router with the bundled
network cable.
LINE LAN RESET PWR
3. Power on your cable/DSL modem.
4. Check your cable/DSL modem LED lights to ensure the
connection is active.
Unplug
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Setting up your Blue Cave
You can set up your Blue Cave 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.
Modem
Wall Power Outlet
c
LINE LAN RESET PWR
a
WAN
Power
Laptop
LAN
b
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.
Laptop
Tablet
Smart phone
Modem
Wall Power Outlet
b
LINE LAN RESET PWR
a
WAN
Power
2. Connect to the network with 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 Blue Cave.

3. You can choose either the web GUI or ASUS Router app to set up your router.
a. Web GUI Setup
 •  Once connected, the web GUI launches automatically when you open a web
browser. If it does not auto-launch, enter http://router.asus.com.
• Set up a password for your router to prevent unauthorized access.
b. App Setup
Download ASUS Router App to set up your router via your mobile devices.
 •  Turn on Wi-Fi on your mobile devices and connect to your Blue Cave’s
network.
 • Follow ASUS Router App setup instructions to complete the setup.
ASUS Router
ASUS
Router
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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
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:

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Safety Notices
• Refertotheratinglabelonthebottomofyourproductandensureyourpower
adaptercomplieswiththisrating.
• DONOTplaceonunevenorunstableworksurfaces.Seekservicingifthecasing
hasbeendamaged.
• DONOTplaceordropobjectsontopanddonotshoveanyforeignobjectsinto
theproduct.
• DONOTexposetoorusenearliquids,rain,ormoisture.DONOTusethemodem
duringelectricalstorms.
• DONOTcovertheventsontheproducttopreventthesystemfromgetting
overheated.
• DONOTusedamagedpowercords,accessories,orotherperipherals.
• IftheAdapterisbroken,donottrytofixitbyyourself.Contactaqualifiedservice
technicianoryourretailer.
• Topreventelectricalshockhazard,disconnectthepowercablefromtheelectri-
caloutletbeforerelocatingthesystem.