Asus RT-AC59U User manual

Quick Start Guide
RT-AC59U
Wireless-AC1500 Dual Band
Gigabit Router
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APAC15847 / Revised Edition v4 / September 2019

Table of contents
Package contents ........................................................................3
A quick look at RT-AC59U.........................................................3
Position your wireless router...................................................4
Preparing your modem.............................................................5
Setting up your RT-AC59U .......................................................6
A. Wired connection .............................................................................6
B. Wireless connection.........................................................................7
FAQ ...................................................................................................9
Networks Global Hotline Information .................................56
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A quick look at RT-AC59U
Power LED Power switch
LAN 1~4 LEDs Power (DC-IN) port
WAN (Internet) LED USB port
USB LED WPS button
2.4GHz LED / 5GHz LED WAN (Internet) port
Reset button LAN 1 ~ 4 ports
Package contents
RT-AC59U Wireless Router AC adapter
Network cable (RJ-45) Quick Start Guide
Wireless Dual Band
802.11ac Gigabit Router
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48
912
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711 6

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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.
90°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 RT-AC59U
You can set up your RT-AC59U 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.
RT-AC59U
Modem
Wall Power Outlet
LINE LAN RESET PWR
Power
1
WAN LAN
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3 2
Laptop

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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
2.4G Wi-Fi Name (SSID): ASUS_XX
5G 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 RT-AC59U.
B. Wireless connection
1. Plug your router into a power outlet and power it on.
Laptop
Tablet
Smart phone
RT-AC59U
Modem
Wall Power Outlet
LINE LAN RESET PWR
Power 1WAN
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2
* Scan the QR code on the back of your
router for quick Wi-Fi connection.

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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 RT-AC59U’s
network.
 •  Follow ASUS Router App setup
instructions to complete the setup.
ASUS Router
ASUS
Router

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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:
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
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1.5Acurrent
Operating Temperature 0~40oC Storage 0~70oC
Operating Humidity 50~90% Storage 20~90%

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認識您的無線路由器
電源指示燈 電源開關
LAN 1~4 指示燈 電源（DC-IN）插孔
WAN（網際網路）指示燈 USB 連接埠
USB 指示燈 WPS 按鈕
2.4GHz 指示燈 / 5GHz 指示燈 WAN （網際網路）連接埠
重置按鈕 LAN 1 ~ 4 網路連接埠
產品包裝內容
RT-AC59U 無線路由器 電源變壓器
RJ-45 網路線 快速使用指南
Wireless Dual Band
802.11ac Gigabit Router
1235
48
912
10
711 6