Asus ROG Strix GS-AX5400 User manual

ROG STRIX GS-AX5400 Dual-band Gaming Router
Q17673

Table of contentsTable of contents
Package contents ........................................................................3
A quick look at GS-AX5400 ......................................................3
Position your wireless router...................................................4
Preparing your modem.............................................................5
Setting up your GS-AX5400..................................................... 6
A. Wired connection .............................................................................6
B. Wireless connection.........................................................................6
FAQ ...................................................................................................8
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A quick look at GS-AX5400A quick look at GS-AX5400
WAN (Internet) LED USB 3.2 Gen 1 port
5GHz LED LAN 1 ~ 4 ports
2.4GHz LED WAN (Internet) port
Power LED WPS button
Power (DC-IN) port Reset button
Power switch
Package contentsPackage contents
GS-AX5400 Wireless Router AC adapter
Network cable (RJ-45) Quick Start Guide

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Position your wireless routerPosition your wireless router
For optimal wireless transmission between the wireless router and connected
wireless devices, ensure that you:
• Place the wireless router in a centralized area for a maximum wireless coverage
for the network devices.
• Keep the wireless router away from metal obstructions and away from direct
sunlight.
• Keep the wireless router 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 prevent signal interference or loss.
• Always update to the latest rmware. Visit the ASUS website at
http://www.asus.com to get the latest rmware updates.
• To ensure the best wireless signal, orient the four non-detachable antennas as
shown i n the drawings below.
NOTES:
• 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 1.75A current
Operating Temperature 0~40oC Storage 0~70oC
Operating Humidity 50~90% Storage 20~90%

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Preparing your modemPreparing 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 Inter-
net Service Provider (ISP) to properly congure
the router.
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.
Unplug

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Setting up your GS-AX5400Setting up your GS-AX5400
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.
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.
B. Wireless connection
1. Plug your router into a power outlet and
power it on.
Laptop
Tablet
Smart phone
Wall Power Outlet
Modem
LINE LAN RESET PWR
Power WAN
a
c
b
Wall Power Outlet
Modem
LINE LAN RESET PWR
Laptop
Power WAN
LAN
a
d
c
b

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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
ASUS_XX
Wi-Fi Name (SSID): ASUS_XX
* XX refers to the last two digits of 2.4GHz
MAC address. You can nd it on the label
on the back of your router.
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.

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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 router’s network.
• Follow ASUS Router App setup
instructions to complete the setup.
ASUS Router
ASUS
Router
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:
FAQFAQ
1. Where can I nd more information about the wireless router?
• Technical support site: https://www.asus.com/support
• Customer hotline: refer to the Support Hotline section in this Quick Start
Guide
• You can get the user manual online at https://www.asus.com/support

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