Asus RT-AC2600 User manual

RT-AC2600
Wireless-AC2600 Dual Band Gigabit Router
User Guide
The stylish RT-AC2600 features a 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.

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E16241
First Edition
December 2019

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Table of contents
1 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 6
1.1 Welcome! ........................................................................................6
1.2 Package contents.........................................................................6
1.3 Your wireless router.....................................................................7
1.4 Positioning your router..............................................................9
1.5 Setup Requirements ................................................................ 10
1.6 Router Setup............................................................................... 11
1.6.1 Wired connection..................................................................11
1.6.2 Wireless connection.............................................................12
2 Getting Started 14
2.1 Logging into the Web GUI ..................................................... 14
2.2 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with Auto-detection ........... 15
2.3 Connecting to your wireless network................................ 19
3 Conguring the General Settings 20
3.1 Using the Network Map ......................................................... 20
3.1.1 Setting up the wireless security settings......................21
3.1.2 Managing your network clients.......................................22
3.1.3 Monitoring your USB device.............................................23
3.2 Creating a Guest Network...................................................... 25
3.3 Using the Trac Manager...................................................... 27
3.3.1 Managing QoS (Quality of Service) Bandwidth..........27
3.3.2 Monitoring Trac .................................................................30
3.4 Setting up Parental Control................................................... 31
3.5 Using the USB Application..................................................... 32
3.5.1 Using AiDisk ............................................................................32
3.5.2 Using Servers Center............................................................34

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Table of contents
4 Conguring the Advanced Settings 39
4.1 Wireless......................................................................................... 39
4.1.1 General......................................................................................39
4.1.2 WPS ............................................................................................42
4.1.3 WDS............................................................................................44
4.1.4 Wireless MAC Filter ...............................................................46
4.1.5 RADIUS Setting ......................................................................47
4.1.6 Professional.............................................................................48
4.2 LAN................................................................................................. 50
4.2.1 LAN IP ........................................................................................50
4.2.2 DHCP Server............................................................................51
4.2.3 Route .........................................................................................53
4.2.4 IPTV ............................................................................................54
4.3 WAN ............................................................................................... 55
4.3.1 Internet Connection.............................................................55
4.3.2 Port Trigger..............................................................................58
4.3.3 Virtual Server/Port Forwarding........................................60
4.3.4 DMZ............................................................................................63
4.3.5 DDNS .........................................................................................64
4.3.6 NAT Passthrough...................................................................65
4.4 IPv6................................................................................................. 66
4.5 VPN Server................................................................................... 67
4.6 Firewall.......................................................................................... 68
4.6.1 General......................................................................................68
4.6.2 URL Filter ..................................................................................69
4.6.3 Keyword lter .........................................................................70
4.6.4 Network Services Filter .......................................................71
4.7 Administration ........................................................................... 72
4.7.1 Operation Mode ....................................................................72
4.7.2 System.......................................................................................73

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Table of contents
4.7.3 Firmware Upgrade................................................................74
4.7.4 Restore/Save/Upload Setting ...........................................74
4.8 System Log .................................................................................. 75
5 Utilities 76
5.1 Device Discovery....................................................................... 76
5.2 Firmware Restoration .............................................................. 77
6 Troubleshooting 79
6.1 Basic Troubleshooting............................................................. 79
6.2 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) .................................. 82
Appendices 92
Notices ....................................................................................................... 92

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1 Getting to Know Your Wireless
Router
NOTES:
• Ifanyoftheitemsare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.
RT-AC2600 Wireless Router Network cable (RJ-45)
Power adapter Quick Start Guide
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing an ASUS RT-AC2600 Wireless Router!
The stylish RT-AC2600 features a 2.4GHz and 5GHz dual bands
for an unmatched concurrent wireless HD streaming; SMB server,
UPnP AV server, and FTP server for 24/7 le 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

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1.3 Your wireless router
LAN LED
O: No power or no physical connection.
On: Has physical connection to a local area network (LAN).
WAN LED
O: No power or no physical connection.
On: Has physical connection to a wide area network (WAN).
2.4GHz LED
O: No 2.4GHz signal.
On:Wireless system is ready.
Flashing:Transmitting or receiving data via wireless connection.
5GHz LED
O: No 5GHz signal.
On:Wireless system is ready.
Flashing:Transmitting or receiving data via wireless connection.

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NOTES:
• Useonlytheadapterthatcamewithyourpackage.Usingother
adapters may damage the device.
• Specications:
DC Power adapter DC Output: +12V with max 2.5A current;
Operating
Temperature 0~40oCStorage 0~70oC
Operating Humidity 50~90% Storage 20~90%
Power LED
O: No power.
On: Device is ready.
Flashing slow: Rescue mode
Flashing quick:WPS is processing.
Reset button
This button resets or restores the system to its factory default settings.
WPS button
This button launches the WPS Wizard.
Power (DC-IN) port
Insert the bundled AC adapter into this port and connect your router to a power source.
Power button
Press this button to power on or off the system.
USB 3.0 / 2.0 port
Insert a USB 3.0 / 2.0 device such as a USB hard disk or USB flash drive into this port.
Insert your iPad’s USB cable into this port to charge your iPad.
WAN (Internet) port
Connect a network cable into this port to establish WAN connection.
LAN 1 ~ 4 ports
Connect network cables into these ports to establish LAN connection.
On
Off

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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.
• Foroptimumperformance,pleaseswitchonthecooling
system.

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1.5 Setup Requirements
To set up your wireless network, you need a computer that meets
the following system requirements:
• EthernetRJ-45(LAN)port(10Base-T/100Base-TX/
1000BaseTX)
• IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/acwirelesscapability
• AninstalledTCP/IPservice
• WebbrowsersuchasInternetExplorer,Firefox,Safari,or
Google Chrome
NOTES:
• Ifyourcomputerdoesnothavebuilt-inwirelesscapabilities,youmay
installanIEEE802.11a/b/g/n/acWLANadaptertoyourcomputerto
connect to the network.
• Withitsdualbandtechnology,yourwirelessroutersupports2.4GHz
and 5GHz wireless signals simultaneously.This allows you to do
Internet-related activities such as Internet surfing or reading/writing
e-mail messages using the 2.4GHz band while simultaneously
streaming high-definition audio/video files such as movies or music
using the 5GHz band.
• Ifyouareusingonlyonecomputerwithsingleband
IEEE802.11b/g/nWLANadapter,youwillonlybeabletousethe
2.4GHz band.
• Ifyouareusingonlyonecomputerwithdualband
IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/acWLANadapter,youwillbeabletousethe
2.4GHz or 5GHz band.
• Ifyouareusingtwocomputerswithboth
IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/acWLANadapters,youwillbeabletouseboth
2.4GHz and 5GHz bands simultaneously.
• TheEthernetRJ-45cablesthatwillbeusedtoconnectthenetwork
devicesshouldnotexceed100meters.

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1.6 Router Setup
IMPORTANT!
• Useawiredconnectionwhensettingupyourwirelessrouterto
avoid possible setup problems.
• BeforesettingupyourASUSwirelessrouter,dothefollowing:
 • Ifyouarereplacinganexistingrouter,disconnectitfromyour
network.
 • Disconnectthecables/wiresfromyourexistingmodemsetup.If
your modem has a backup battery, remove it as well.
 • Rebootyourcablemodemandcomputer(recommended).
1.6.1 Wired connection
NOTE: You can use either a straight-through cable or a crossover cable
for wired connection.
To set up your wireless router via wired connection:
1. Insert your wireless router’s AC adapter to the DC-IN port and
plug it to a power outlet.
1
Internet
Modem
4
3
WAN
2
LAN
Laptop

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2. Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to
your wireless router’s LAN port.
IMPORTANT! Ensure that the LAN LED is blinking.
3 Using another network cable, connect your modem to your
wireless router’s WAN port.
4. Insert your modem’s AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it
to a power outlet.
1.6.2 Wireless connection
To set up your wireless router via wireless connection:
1. Insert your wireless router’s AC adapter to the DC-IN port and
plug it to a power outlet.
2 Using the bundled network cable, connect your modem to
your wireless router’s WAN port.
Laptop
Tablet
Smart phone
1
Internet
Modem
3
2
WAN

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3. Insert your modem’s AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it
to a power outlet.
4. Install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN adapter on your
computer.
NOTES:
• Fordetailsonconnectingtoawirelessnetwork,refertotheWLAN
adapter’s user manual.
• Tosetupthesecuritysettingsforyournetwork,refertothesection
Setting up the wireless security settings in Chapter 3 of this user
manual.

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2 Getting Started
2.1 Logging into the Web GUI
Your ASUS Wireless Router comes with an intuitive web graphical
user interface (GUI) that allows you to easily congure its various
features through a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox,
Safari, or Google Chrome.
NOTE: The features may vary with dierent rmware versions.
To log into the web GUI:
1. On your web browser, manually key in the wireless router’s
default IP address: http://router.asus.com.
2. On the login page, key in the default user name (admin) and
password (admin).
3. You can now use the Web GUI to congure various settings of
your ASUS Wireless Router.
NOTE: If you are logging into the Web GUI for the rst time, you will be
directed to the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) page automatically.
Navigation
panel
QIS
Top command buttons
Information
banner
middle
column
right column

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2.2 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with Auto-
detection
The Quick Internet Setup (QIS) function guides you in quickly
setting up your Internet connection.
NOTE: When setting the Internet connection for the rst time, press
the Reset button on your wireless router to reset it to its factory default
settings.
To use QIS with auto-detection:
1. Log into the Web GUI. The QIS page launches automatically.
NOTES:
• Bydefault,theloginusernameandpasswordforyourwireless
router's Web GUI is admin. For details on changing your wireless
router's login username and password, refer to section 4.7.2 System.
• Thewirelessrouter'sloginusernameandpasswordisdierentfrom
the 2.4GHz/5GHz network name (SSID) and security key. The wireless
router's login username and password allows you to log into your
wireless router's Web GUI to congure your wireless router's settings.
The 2.4GHz/5GHz network name (SSID) and security key allows Wi-Fi
devices to log in and connect to your 2.4GHz/5GHz network.

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2. The wireless router automatically detects if your ISP connection
type is Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Static IP. Key in
the necessary information for your ISP connection type.
IMPORTANT! Obtain the necessary information from your ISP about
the Internet connection type.
for Automatic IP (DHCP)
for PPPoE, PPTP, and L2TP

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for Static IP
NOTES:
• Theauto-detectionofyourISPconnectiontypetakesplacewhen
you congure the wireless router for the rst time or when your
wireless router is reset to its default settings.
• IfQISfailedtodetectyourInternetconnectiontype,clickSkip to
manual setting and manually congure your connection settings.
3. Assign the wireless network name (SSID) and security key for
your 2.4GHz and 5 GHz wireless connection. Click Apply when
done.

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4. Your Internet and wireless settings are displayed. Click Next to
continue.
5. Read the wireless network connection tutorial. When done,
click Finish.

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2.3 Connecting to your wireless network
After setting up your wireless router via QIS, you can connect your
computer or other smart devices to your wireless network.
To connect to your network:
1. On your computer, click the network icon in the notication
area to display the available wireless networks.
2. Select the wireless network that you want to connect to, then
click Connect.
3. You may need to key in the network security key for a secured
wireless network, then click OK.
4. Wait while your computer establishes connection to the
wireless network successfully. The connection status is
displayed and the network icon displays the connected
status.
NOTES:
• Refertothenextchaptersformoredetailsonconguringyour
wireless network's settings.
• Refertoyourdevice'susermanualformoredetailsonconnectingit
to your wireless network.

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3 Conguring the General
Settings
3.1 Using the Network Map
Network Map allows you to congure your network’s security
settings, manage your network clients, and monitor your USB
device.