Asus RT-AC2600 User manual

Quick Start Guide
RT-AC2600
Wireless-AC2600 Dual Band Gigabit Router
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A quick look at RT-AC2600
Package contents
RT-AC2600 Wireless Router AC adapter
Network cable (RJ-45) Quick Start Guide
LAN 1~4 LEDs WPS button
WAN LED Power (DC-IN) port
2.4GHz LED Power button
5GHz LED USB3.0 port
Power LED WAN (Internet) port
Reset button LAN 1 ~ 4 ports
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Position 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detachableantennasasshown
in the drawing 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:+12Vwith2.5Acurrent
Operating Temperature 0~40oC Storage 0~70oC
Operating Humidity 50~90% Storage 20~90%
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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
Internet 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 Router
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.
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Internet
Modem
4
3
WAN
2
LAN
Laptop
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B. Wireless connection
1. Plug your router into a power outlet and power it on.
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nditonthelabel
onthebackofyourRT-AC2600.
Laptop
Tablet
Smart phone
1
Internet
Modem
3
2
WAN
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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 router’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ndmoreinformationaboutthewirelessrouter?
 • OnlineFAQsite:https://www.asus.com/support/faq
 • 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
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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ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services
ASUSrecyclingandtakebackprogramscomefromourcommitmenttothe
higheststandardsforprotectingourenvironment.Webelieveinproviding
solutionsforyoutobeabletoresponsiblyrecycleourproducts,batteries,other
components, as well as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.
com/english/Takeback.htmforthedetailedrecyclinginformationindierent
regions.
REACH
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and
RestrictionofChemicals)regulatoryframework,wepublishedthechemical
substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/
english/REACH.htm
Federal Communications Commission Statement
ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15oftheFCCRules.Operationissubjecttothe
followingtwoconditions:
• Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference.
• Thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived,includinginterference
that may cause undesired operation.
This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.Theselimitsaredesigned
toprovidereasonableprotectionagainstharmfulinterferenceinaresidential
installation.
This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
tocorrecttheinterferencebyoneormoreofthefollowingmeasures:
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WARNING!Anychangesormodificationsnotexpresslyapprovedby
thepartyresponsibleforcompliancecouldvoidtheuser’sauthorityto
operate the equipment.
• Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
• Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.
• Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdierentfromthatto
which the receiver is connected.
• Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.
Prohibition of Co-location
This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in
conjunctionwithanyotherantennaortransmitter.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation
exposurelimitssetforthforanuncontrolledenvironment.Endusersmust
followthespecicoperatinginstructionsforsatisfyingRFexposurecompliance.
TomaintaincompliancewithFCCexposurecompliancerequirement,please
followoperationinstructionasdocumentedinthismanual.
WARNING! This equipment must be installed and operated in
accordancewithprovidedinstructionsandtheantenna(s)usedforthis
transmittermustbeinstalledtoprovideaseparationdistanceofat
least20cmfromallpersonsandmustnotbeco-locatedoroperatingin
conjunctionwithanyotherantennaortransmitter.
Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development
Canada (ISED)
This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development
CanadalicenceexemptRSSstandard(s).Operationissubjecttothefollowing
twoconditions:(1)thisdevicemaynotcauseinterference,and(2)thisdevice
mustacceptanyinterference,includinginterferencethatmaycauseundesired
operationofthedevice.
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