Asus RT-AC88U User manual

Quick Start Guide
RT-AC88U
Wireless-AC3100 Dual Band
Gigabit Router
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NA10303 / First Edition / April 2015
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Table of contents
English.............................................................................................3
繁體中文 ........................................................................................16
Français ...........................................................................................29
Português.......................................................................................42
Español............................................................................................55
NOTE / <
注意
> / <REMARQUE> / <NOTA> / <NOTA>
• For more details, refer to the user manual included in the
support CD.
• 更多資訊，請參考請參考驅動程式與公用程式光碟中的使用手
冊。
• Pour plus de détails, consultez le manuel de l'utilisateur
contenu dans le CD de support.
• Para mais detalhes, consulte o manual do utilizador
incluído no CD de suporte.
• Para obtener más detalles, consulte el manual del usuario
incluido en el CD de soporte.
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A quick look
USB 3.0 port Wi-Fi On/O button
Power LED Reset button
5GHz LED / 2.4GHz LED WPS button
WAN (Internet) LED
Red: No IP or no physical connection.
On: Has physical connection to a wide
area network (WAN).
USB 2.0 port
LAN 1~8 LED LAN 1 ~ 8 ports
USB 3.0 LED WAN (Internet) port
USB 2.0 LED Power (DC-IN) port
WPS LED Power button
WPS LED On/O button
WiFi
WPS
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NOTES:
• If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
• USB External HDD/Flash disk:
• The wireless router works with most USB HDDs/Flash disks up to
4TB and supports read-write access for FAT16, FAT32, NTFS, and
HFS+.
• To safely remove the USB disk, launch the web GUI (http://router.
asus.com), 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
Package contents
RT-AC88U Wireless Router AC adapter
Network cable (RJ-45) Quick Start Guide
Support CD (User Manual)
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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 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.
45°45°
WiFi
WPS
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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!
a
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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3. Set up your wireless environment.
RT-AC88U
Computer
Wall Power Outlet
Modem
Power
LAN
WAN
a
b
c
d
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.
4. Disable some settings on your computer.
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).
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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.
• 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 Dy-
namic IP, PPPoE, PPTP and L2TP. 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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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.
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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Connect to the wireless network
There are two ways for your wireless clients (notebook, tablet PC, smartphone
and so on) to connect to RT-AC88U’s wireless network.
Connect to the wireless network manually
To connect to the wireless network manually:
1. Enable the Wi-Fi function on your wireless client to scan for available wireless
networks.
2. Select the SSID or network name that you assigned to your RT-AC88U’s net-
work.
3. Enter the password and click Connect.
Connect to the wireless network through WPS
RT-AC88U has a WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button for you to connect your
wireless client to RT-AC88Us network without entering password.
To connect to the wireless network through WPS:
1. Press the WPS button at the back of RT-AC88U. Refer to the section A quick
look for the location of the WPS button).
2. Press the WPS button of your wireless client within two minutes or follow the
WPS instructions that came with the wireless client. When connecting via
WPS, the WPS LED on your router blinks fast.
3. Wait until your router’s WPS LED turns into a solid light indicating a success-
fully connection between your router and your wireless client.
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Your wireless router comes with the intuitive ASUSWRT web graphical user
interface. ASUSWRT allows you to easily congure its various features through a
web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome.
NOTE: Use the search bar on the bottom of the interface to get more
information from ASUS technical support site
http://support.asus.com.
Managing the router via the ASUSWRT web GUI
IMPORTANT:
• For more details on using your router's Web
GUI, refer to the user manual.
• Alway check and upgrade rmware to the
latest version for better experience.
• Visit ASUS Networking video channel for
tutorial videos on featured functions.
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AiCloud
ASUS AiCloud app provides you with access to your data wherever and when-
ever you have an Internet connection. It also allows you to access your ASUS
WebStorage account via the AiCloud mobile app on your iOS or Android device,
or via a web browser.
To install AiCloud:
1. Ensure that your router’s rmware version is the latest one and supports
AiCloud.
2. Download AiCloud app from Google Play or App Store.
3. Install your USB storage device to your router. Refer to section A quick look
for the location of the USB ports.
4. Connect your iOS or Android devices to the router through Wi-Fi. The Ai-
Cloud app will automatically guide you through the setup process.
5. You can now access, stream and share to all les in your USB storage. Search
ASUS AiCloud for more information. Watch tutorial videos for step-by-step
guide.
Google Play App Store
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
After following the steps, I still cannot access the wireless router’s web
graphics user interface (web GUI) to congure the wireless router settings.
Ensure that your PC's proxy settings are disabled and your PC'S IP address is
obtained from the DHCP server automatically. for details on disabling the proxy
settings, visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com. For details
on using the DHCP server to obtain IP addresses automatically, refer to your
Windows® or Mac operating system's help feature.
The client cannot establish a wireless connection with the router.
Out of Range:
• Put the router closer to the wireless client.
• Try to change the channel settings.
Authentication:
• Use wired connection to connect to the router.
• Check the wireless security settings.
• Press the Reset button at the rear panel for more than ve seconds.
Cannot nd the router:
• Press the Reset button at the rear panel for more than ve seconds.
• Check the setting in the wireless adapter such as SSID and encryption
settings.
Cannot access the Internet via wireless LAN adapter.
• Move the router closer to the wireless client.
• Check whether the wireless adapter is connected to the correct wireless
router.
• Check whether the wireless channel in use conforms to the channels avail-
able in your country/area.
• Check the encryption settings.
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• Check if the ADSL or Cable connection is correct.
• Retry using another Ethernet cable.
If the ADSL “LINK” light blinks continuously or stays o, Internet access is
not possible - the Router is unable to establish a connection with the ADSL
network.
• Ensure that all your cables are all properly connected .
• Disconnect the power cord from the ADSL or cable modem, wait a few min-
utes, then reconnect the cord.
• If the ADSL light continues to blink or stays OFF, contact your ADSL service
provider.
Network name or encryption keys are forgotten.
• Try setting up the wired connection and conguring the wireless encryption
again.
• Press the Reset button of the wireless router for more than ve seconds.
• Factory default settings:
User name / Password:
admin / admin IP address: 192.168.1.1 2.4 GHz network SSID:
ASUS
5 GHz network
SSID:
ASUS_5G
Where can I nd more information about the wireless router?
• User Manual in the support CD
• Online FAQ site: http://support.asus.com/faq
• Technical Support site: http://support.asus.com
• Customer Hotline: Refer to the Support Hotline in this Quick Start Guide
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認識您的 RT-AC88U 無線路由器
USB 3.0 連接埠 Wi-Fi 開啟 / 關閉按鈕
電源指示燈 重置按鈕
2.4GHz 指示燈 / 5GHz 指示燈 WPS 按鈕
WAN（網際網路）指示燈
紅燈: 無IP位址或實體連接。
開啟: 有實體連接至廣域網路 (WAN)。
USB 2.0 連接埠
LAN 1~8 指示燈 LAN 1 ~ 8 連接埠
USB 3.0 指示燈 WAN（網際網路）連接埠
USB 2.0 指示燈 電源輸入埠（DC-IN）
WPS 指示燈 電源按鈕
WPS 指示燈 開啟 / 關閉按鈕
WiFi
WPS
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注意：
• USB 外接硬碟 / 隨身碟：
• 此無線路由器相容大多數容量高達 2TB 的 USB 硬碟 / 隨身
碟，並支援 FAT16、FAT32、EXT2、EXT3 與 NTFS 的存取。
• 欲安全移除 USB 磁碟，請登入網頁圖形使用者介面 （http://
router.asus.com），接著在「網路地圖」頁面的右上角點選 USB
圖示並選擇 退出 USB 磁碟。
• 錯誤移除 USB 碟將會導致資料遺失。
• 請造訪 http://event.asus.com/networks/disksupport 獲得此無線
路由器所支援的檔案系統與硬碟磁區清單。
• 請造訪 http://event.asus.com/networks/printersupport 獲得此無線
路由器所支援的印表機清單。
RT-AC88U 無線路由器  RJ45 網路線
電源變壓器 快速使用指南
使用手冊光碟
注意：若以上列出的任何一項配件有毀損或是短缺的情形，請儘速
聯絡您的經銷商。
包裝內容物
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安裝您的路由器
重要！安裝路由器之前，請確認網際網路連線可用。
1. 放置您的路由器
為獲得無線路由器與所連線的網路裝置之間的最佳無線傳送訊號，請確認以
下幾點：
• 建議將路由器放置在中心區域，以覆蓋所有無線行動裝置。
• 請勿將裝置放在靠近金屬物品與陽光直射的地方。
• 請遠離其它 802.11g 或 20MHz Wi-Fi 裝置、2.4GHz 電腦周邊裝置、 藍芽
裝置、無線室內電話、傳送器、重型發動機、日光燈、微波爐、電冰箱與
其他工業裝置，以防止訊號干擾或丟失。
• 請經常更新至最新版本韌體。您可以登入華碩官網 http://tw.asus.com 獲
得最新韌體。
• 請按照下圖所示擺放路由器上的四根可拆卸式天線以獲得最佳前後訊號覆
蓋。
45°45°
WiFi
WPS
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2. 準備數據機
a: 拔掉 AC 變壓器的電源並斷開與有線 / ADSL 數據機的連接。
b: 拔掉您有線 / ADSL 數據機的網路線。
c: 重新開啟您的電腦（建議執行）。
警示！請在斷開數據纜線與網路線之前，確認您的有線 / ADSL 已關
閉超過二分鐘。若您的數據機有備用電池，請一併移除。
Modem
OFF!
a
b
c
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a: 將無線路由器的 AC 變壓器插入電源輸入埠（DC-IN）並插上電源。
b: 用另一條網路線將您的數據機連接至無線路由器的 WAN 連接埠。
c: 將數據機的 AC 變壓器插入電源輸入埠（DC-IN）並插上電源。
d: 使用附贈的網路線將您的電腦連接至您的無線路由器的 LAN 連接埠。
4. 關閉電腦中的某些設定
a. 關閉代理伺服器。
b. 設定 TCP/IP 自動取得 IP 位址。
c. 關閉撥號連線。
注意：更多資訊請參閱「常見問題解答（FAQs）」。
3. 設定無線環境
RT-AC88U
Computer
Wall Power Outlet
Modem
Power
LAN
WAN
a
b
c
d
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