Asus REPUBLIC OF GAMERS GT-AX6000 User manual

E20761
ROG Rapture Dual Band Gaming Router
GT-AX6000

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E20761
First Edition
February 2023

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Table of contents
1 Getting to know your wireless router
1.1 Welcome! ........................................................................................7
1.2 Package contents.........................................................................7
1.3 Your wireless router.....................................................................8
1.4 Positioning your router........................................................... 10
1.5 Setup Requirements ................................................................ 11
2 Getting started
2.1 Router Setup............................................................................... 12
A. Wired connection..................................................................12
B. Wireless connection.............................................................13
2.2 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with Auto-detection ........... 15
2.3 Connecting to your wireless network................................ 18
3 Configuring the General Settings of ROG
Gaming Center
3.1 Logging into the Web GUI ..................................................... 19
3.2 Dash Board ................................................................................. 21
3.3 AiProtection ............................................................................... 24
3.3.1 Configuring AiProtection ...................................................25
3.3.2 Blocking Malicious Sites .....................................................27
3.3.3 Two-Way IPS............................................................................28
3.3.4 Infected Device Prevention and Blocking....................29
3.3.5 Setting up Parental Control...............................................30
3.4 Game Acceleration ................................................................... 33
3.4.1 QoS.............................................................................................34
3.4.2 Gear Accelerator....................................................................35
3.5 Open NAT & Game Profile ...................................................... 36
3.6 Game Radar................................................................................. 38
3.7 Wi-Fi Radar................................................................................... 40
3.7.1 Wi-Fi Site Survey....................................................................41
3.7.2 Wireless Channel Statistics ................................................42

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3.7.3 Advanced Troubleshooting...............................................42
3.8 VPN................................................................................................. 43
3.8.1 VPN Fusion...............................................................................44
3.8.2 Instant Guard..........................................................................46
3.9 Traffic Analyzer........................................................................... 47
4 Configuring the Advanced Settings
4.1 Using the Network Map ......................................................... 48
4.1.1 Setting up the wireless security settings......................49
4.1.2 Managing your network clients.......................................50
4.1.3 Monitoring your USB device.............................................52
4.1.4 ASUS AiMesh ..........................................................................54
4.2 Wireless......................................................................................... 60
4.2.1 General......................................................................................60
4.2.2 WPS ............................................................................................62
4.2.3 Bridge ........................................................................................64
4.2.4 Wireless MAC Filter ...............................................................66
4.2.5 RADIUS Setting ......................................................................67
4.2.6 Professional.............................................................................68
4.3 Creating a Guest Network...................................................... 72
4.4 LAN................................................................................................. 74
4.4.1 LAN IP ........................................................................................74
4.4.2 DHCP Server............................................................................75
4.4.3 Route .........................................................................................77
4.4.4 IPTV ............................................................................................78
4.5 WAN ............................................................................................... 79
4.5.1 Internet Connection.............................................................79
4.5.2 Dual WAN .................................................................................82
4.5.3 Port Trigger..............................................................................83
4.5.4 Virtual Server/Port Forwarding........................................85
4.5.5 DMZ............................................................................................88
4.5.6 DDNS .........................................................................................89

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4.5.7 NAT Passthrough...................................................................90
4.6 Using the USB Application..................................................... 91
4.6.1 Using AiDisk ............................................................................92
4.6.2 Using Servers Center............................................................94
4.6.3 3G/4G ........................................................................................99
4.7 Using AiCloud 2.0....................................................................100
4.7.1 Cloud Disk............................................................................. 101
4.7.2 Smart Access........................................................................ 103
4.7.3 AiCloud Sync........................................................................ 104
4.8 IPv6...............................................................................................105
4.9 Firewall........................................................................................106
4.9.1 General................................................................................... 106
4.9.2 URL Filter ............................................................................... 106
4.9.3 Keyword filter ...................................................................... 107
4.9.4 Network Services Filter .................................................... 108
4.9.5 IPv6 Firewall ......................................................................... 109
4.10 Administration .........................................................................110
4.10.1 Operation Mode ................................................................. 110
4.10.2 System.................................................................................... 111
4.10.3 Firmware Upgrade............................................................. 112
4.10.4 Restore/Save/Upload Setting ........................................ 112
4.11 System Log ................................................................................113
4.12 Smart Connect .........................................................................114
4.12.1 Setting up Smart Connect .............................................. 114
4.12.2 Smart Connect Rule .......................................................... 115
5 Utilities
5.1 Device Discovery.....................................................................118
5.2 Firmware Restoration ............................................................119
5.3 Setting up your printer server ............................................120
5.3.1 ASUS EZ Printer Sharing .................................................. 120
5.3.2 Using LPR to Share Printer .............................................. 124

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5.4 Download Master....................................................................129
5.4.1 Configuring Bit Torrent download settings.............. 130
5.4.2 NZB settings......................................................................... 131
6 Troubleshooting
6.1 Basic Troubleshooting...........................................................132
6.2 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ................................134
Appendices
Service and Support..............................................................................152

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1 Getting to know your wireless1 Getting to know your wireless
routerrouter
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing ROG Rapture Wireless Router!
The stylish router features 2.4GHz and 5GHz dual bands for
an unmatched concurrent wireless HD streaming; SMB server,
UPnP AV server, and FTP server for 24/7 file 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
NOTES:
• If any of the items is 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.
ROG Rapture gaming router AC adapter
Network cable (RJ-45) Quick Start Guide

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1.3 Your wireless router
Power LED
Off: No power.
On: Device is ready.
Flashing slow: Rescue mode.
2.4GHz LED
Off: No 2.4GHz signal.
On:Wireless system is ready.
Flashing:Transmitting or receiving data via wireless connection.
5GHz LED
Off: No 5GHz signal.
On:Wireless system is ready.
Flashing:Transmitting or receiving data via wireless connection.
2.5G WAN LED
Off: No 2.5G WAN connection.
On: Has physical connection to 2.5G WAN port.
2.5G LAN LED
Off: No 2.5G LAN connection.
On: Has physical connection to 2.5G LAN port.
LAN LED
Off: No power or no physical connection.
On: Has physical connection to a local area network (LAN).
WPS LED
Off: No WPS connection.
On:WPS mode.
Flashing:WPS wizard is running.
USB 2.0 port
Insert a USB 2.0 compatible device such as USB hard disk or USB flash drive into this
port.

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NOTES:
• Use only the adapter that came with your package. Using other
adapters may damage the device.
• Specifications:
DC Power adapter DC Output: +19V with max 2.37A current
+19.5V with max 2.31A current
Operating
Temperature 0~40oCStorage 0~70oC
Operating Humidity 50~90% Storage 20~90%
USB 3.2 Gen 1 port
Insert a USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 compatible device such as USB hard disk or USB flash drive
into this port.
LAN 1~4 ports
Connect network cables into these ports to establish LAN connection.
2.5G / 1G WAN port
Connect a network cable into this port to establish 2.5G / 1G WAN connection.
2.5G / 1G LAN port
Connect a network cable into this port to establish 2.5G / 1G LAN connection.
Reset button
This button resets or restores the system to its factory default settings.
Power switch
Press this switch to power on or off the system.
Power (DCIN) port
Insert the bundled AC adapter into this port and connect your router to a power source.

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1.4 Positioning your router
For the best wireless signal transmission between the wireless
router and the network devices connected to it, ensure that you:
• Place the wireless router in a centralized area for a maximum
wireless coverage for the network devices.
• Keep the device away from metal obstructions and away from
direct sunlight.
• 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, 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.