Asus RT-AC54U User manual

User Guide
RT-AC54U
Wireless-AC1200 Dual Band USB Router
Wireless-AC1200
Dual Band USB Router

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Revised Edition V2
December 2015

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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...................................................... 26
3.3 Using the Trac Manager ...................................................... 28
3.3.1 Managing QoS (Quality of Service) Bandwidth..........28
3.3.2 Monitoring Trac .................................................................31
3.4 Setting up Parental Control................................................... 32
3.5 Using the USB Application..................................................... 33
3.5.1 Using AiDisk...............................................................................33
3.5.2 Using Servers Center............................................................35
3.5.3 3G/4G ........................................................................................41

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3.6 Using AiCloud............................................................................. 43
3.6.1 Cloud Disk................................................................................44
3.6.2 Smart Access...........................................................................46
3.6.3 Smart Sync...............................................................................47
4 Conguring the Advanced Settings 48
4.1 Wireless......................................................................................... 48
4.1.1 General......................................................................................48
4.1.2 WPS ............................................................................................51
4.1.3 Bridge ........................................................................................53
4.1.4 Wireless MAC Filter...............................................................55
4.1.5 RADIUS Setting ......................................................................56
4.1.6 Professional.............................................................................57
4.2 LAN................................................................................................. 59
4.2.1 LAN IP ........................................................................................59
4.2.2 DHCP Server............................................................................60
4.2.3 Route .........................................................................................62
4.2.4 IPTV ...............................................................................................63
4.3 WAN ............................................................................................... 64
4.3.1 Internet Connection.............................................................64
4.3.2 Port Trigger..............................................................................67
4.3.3 Virtual Server/Port Forwarding........................................69
4.3.4 DMZ............................................................................................72
4.3.5 DDNS .........................................................................................73
4.3.6 NAT Passthrough...................................................................74
4.4 IPv6................................................................................................. 75
4.5 VPN Server................................................................................... 76
4.6 Firewall.......................................................................................... 77
4.6.1 General......................................................................................77
4.6.2 URL Filter ..................................................................................77
4.6.3 Keyword lter .........................................................................78

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4.6.4 Network Services Filter .......................................................79
4.7 Administration ........................................................................... 81
4.7.1 Operation Mode ....................................................................81
4.7.2 System.......................................................................................82
4.7.3 Firmware Upgrade................................................................83
4.7.4 Restore/Save/Upload Setting ...........................................83
4.8 System Log .................................................................................. 84
5 Utilities 85
5.1 Device Discovery....................................................................... 85
5.2 Firmware Restoration .............................................................. 86
5.3 Setting up your printer server .............................................. 87
5.3.1 ASUS EZ Printer Sharing .....................................................87
5.3.2 Using LPR to Share Printer .................................................91
5.4 Download Master...................................................................... 96
5.4.1 Conguring Bit Torrent download settings.................97
5.4.2 NZB settings............................................................................98
6 Troubleshooting 99
6.1 Basic Troubleshooting............................................................. 99
6.2 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ................................102
Appendices 112
Notices .....................................................................................................112
ASUS Contact information..................................................................126
Networks Global Hotline Information.............................................127

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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-AC54U Wireless Router Network cable (RJ-45)
Power adapter Quick Start Guide
Warranty card
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing an ASUS RT-AC54U Wireless Router!
The ultra-thin and stylish RT-AC54U 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.
1.2 Package contents

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1.3 Your wireless router
1LAN LED
O: No power or no physical connection.
On: Has physical connection to a local area network (LAN).
2WAN (Internet) LED
O: No power or no physical connection.
On: Has physical connection to a wide area network (WAN).
3USB LED
O: No power or no physical connection.
On: Has physical connection to USB device.
42.4GHz LED / 5GHz LED
O: No 2.4GHz or 5GHz signal.
On:Wireless system is ready.
Flashing:Transmitting or receiving data via wireless connection.
5Power LED
O: No power.
On: Device is ready.
Flashing slow: Rescue mode
Flashing quick:WPS is processing.
6Reset button
This button resets or restores the system to its factory default settings.
Wireless-AC1200
Dual Band USB Router
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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 1A current;
Operating
Temperature 0~40oCStorage 0~70oC
Operating Humidity 50~90% Storage 20~90%
7Power button
Press this button to power on or off the stystem.
8Power (DC-IN) port
Insert the bundled AC adapter into this port and connect your router to a power source.
9USB port
Insert a USB device such as USB hard disk or USB flash drive into the port.
Insert your iPad’s USB cable into the port to charge your iPad.
10 WPS button
This button launches the WPS Wizard.
11 WAN (Internet) port
Connect a network cable into this port to establish WAN connection.
12 LAN 1 ~ 4 ports
Connect network cables into these ports to establish LAN connection.

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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twodetachable
antennas as shown in the drawing below.
45°45 °

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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)
• 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 surng or reading/writing
e-mail messages using the 2.4GHz band while simultaneously
streaming high-denition audio/video les such as movies or music
using the 5GHz band.
• SomeIEEE802.11ndevicesthatyouwanttoconnecttoyournetwork
may or may not support 5GHz band. Refer to the device's manual for
specications.
• TheEthernetRJ-45cablesthatwillbeusedtoconnectthenetwork
devices should not exceed 100 meters.