Asus RT-AC68W User manual

Quick Start Guide
RT-AC68W
Wireless-AC1900 Dual Band Gigabit Router
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E9099 / First Edition / February 2014

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NOTE: For more details, refer to the user manual included in the sup-
port CD.
Package contents
RT-AC68W AC adapter
Network cable (RJ-45) Quick Start Guide
Support CD (User Manual)
A quick look at your RT-AC68W
1) LAN 1~4 LED 6) Power LED 11) USB 3.0/2.0 ports
2) WAN (Internet) LED 7) WPS button 12) WAN port
3) USB 3.0/2.0 LED 8) Wi-Fi On/O button 13) LED On/O button
4) 2.4GHz LED 9) Power switch 14) LAN ports
5) 5GHz LED 10) Power (DC-IN) port 15) Reset button
NOTE: If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
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NOTES:
• USB External HDD/Flash disk:
• The wireless router works with most USB HDDs/Flash disks up to
3TB and supports read-write access for FAT16, FAT32, EXT2, EXT3,
and NTFS.
• To safely remove the USB disk, launch the web GUI
(http://192.168.1.1), then in the Network Map page's upper right
corner, click the USB icon and click Eject USB 3.0 / USB 2.0.
• Incorrect removal of the USB disk may cause data corruption.
• For the list of le system and hard disk partitions that the wireless
router supports, visit
http://event.asus.com/networks/disksupport
• For the list of printers that the wireless router supports, visit
http://event.asus.com/networks/printersupport
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Installing your router
IMPORTANT: Before installing the router, ensure that Internet connec-
tion is available
1. Position your wireless router.
For the optimal wireless transmission between the wireless router and con-
nected 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.
• To ensure the best wireless signal, orient the three detachable antennas as
shown in the drawing below.
• Always update to the latest rmware. Visit the ASUS website at
http://www.asus.com to get the latest rmware updates.
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2. Prepare your modem.
a. Unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet and disconnect it from your
cable/ADSL modem.
b. Disconnect the network cable from your cable/ADSL modem.
c. Reboot your computer (recommended).
Modem
OFF!
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b
c
WARNING! Before disconnecting the wires/cables, ensure that your
cable/ADSL modem has been turned o for at least two minutes. If your
modem has a backup battery, remove it as well.
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Computer
Wall Power Outlet
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WAN
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a. Insert your wireless router’s AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to a
power outlet.
b. Using another network cable, connect your modem to your wireless router’s
WAN port.
c. Insert your modem’s AC adapter to the the DC-IN port and plug it to a power
outlet.
d. Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to your wireless
router’s LAN port. Ensure that the WAN and LAN LEDs are blinking.
NOTE: You can also set up RT-AC68W using a mobile device such as
smartphone or tablet PC. To do this, go to Setup your router using a
mobile device for details.
a. Disable the proxy server, if enabled.
b. Set the TCP/IP settings to automatically obtain an IP address.
c. Disable the dial-up connection, if enabled.
NOTE: For more details on disabling your computer settings, refer to
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
4. Disable some settings on your computer.
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To set up your router using QIS ((Quick Internet Setup):
1. Press the power button at the back of your router. Ensure that the Power,
LAN and WAN LEDs are on.
2. Launch your web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome,
or Safari.
Setting up your router using the Quick Internet Setup
Wizard
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NOTE: If QIS does not launch automatically, enter http://192.168.1.1
or http://router.asus.com in the address bar and refresh the browser
again.
3. Assign your router login name and password and click Next. You will need
this login name and password to log into RT-AC68W to view or change the
router settings. You can take note of your router login name and password
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4. The wireless router’s Quick Internet Setup (QIS) feature automatically detects
if your ISP connection type is Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Static
IP. Please obtain the necessary information about your Internet connection
type from your Internet Service Provider (ISP). If your connection type is
Dynamic IP (DHCP), QIS wizard will automatically direct you to the next step.
NOTE: If your connection type is Static IP, choose Static IP and click
Next. Key in IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and DNS server
information provided by your ISP. Click Next to proceed.
Setup of router (RT-AC68W) administrator password
Login name:
Login password:

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5. Assign the network name (SSID) and security key for your 2.4GHz and 5GHz
wireless connection. Click Apply when done.
6. Your Internet and wireless settings are displayed. Click Next to continue.
7. Read the wireless network connection tutorial. When done, click Finish.
NOTES:
• You can assign a network name with up to
32 characters.
• Watch the setup tutorial video if needed.

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You can also use your mobile device such as a smartphone or a tablet PC to set
up RT-AC68W through QIS wizard. The QIS wizard will automatically switch to
the mobile version if you use a smartphone or a tablet PC to launch it.
To set up your router using a mobile device:
1. Turn on RT-AC68W.
2. Enable Wi-Fi function of your mobile device.
3. Search for the SSID ASUS, which is the default SSID
of your RT-AC68W wireless network. Click this SSID to
connect and wait for the status to display Wi-Fi con-
nected.
4. Launch your mobile device web browser.
Setting up your router using a mobile device (optional)
NOTE: If QIS does not launch automatically,
enter http://192.168.1.1 or http://router.asus.
com in the address bar and refresh the browser
again. You can also use your mobile device to
scan for the QR code here to go to RT-AC68W’s
web interface.
5. Assign your router login name and password, and
click Next. You will need this login name and pass-
word to log into RT-AC68W’s web interface to view or
change router settings. Ensure that you take note of
your router login name and password for future use.
RT-AC68W
Login name:
Login password: