Asus RT-AX56U User manual

Quick Start Guide
RT-AX56U
Wireless-AX1800 Dual Band
WiFi 6 Router
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U16098-1 / Revised Edition V2 / November 2019

Table of contents
Package contents........................................................................3
A quick look at RT-AX56U.........................................................3
Position your wireless router...................................................4
Preparing your modem.............................................................5
Setting up your RT-AX56U .......................................................6
A. Wired connection .............................................................................6
B. Wireless connection.........................................................................6
FAQ ...................................................................................................8
Networks Global Hotline Information .................................42
This QSG contains these languages:
English, Dansk, Suomi, Ελληνικά, Norsk, Svenska

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English
A quick look at RT-AX56U
LAN 1~4 LEDs WAN (Internet) port
WAN (Internet) LED LAN 1 ~ 4 ports
5GHz LED USB 3.1 port
2.4GHz LED USB 2.0 port
Power LED Reset button
Power (DC-IN) port WPS button
Power switch
Package contents
RT-AX56U Wireless Router AC adapter
Network cable (RJ-45) Quick Start Guide

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English
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non-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 2A 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 RT-AX56U
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.
B. Wireless connection
1. Plug your router into a power outlet and
power it on.
Laptop
Tablet
Smart phone
Modem
Wall Power Outlet
LINE LAN RESET PWR
Power
a
WAN
c
b
Modem
Wall Power Outlet
LINE LAN RESET PWR
Power aWAN
LAN
d
c
b
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
Wi-Fi Name (SSID): ASUS_XX
* XXreferstothelasttwodigitsoftheMAC
address.Youcannditonthelabelonthe
back of your router.
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.

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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
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

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Dansk
Et hurtigt kik på
Pakkens indhold
RT-AX56U AC adapter
Netværkskabel (RJ-45) Kvikstartguide
LAN 1~4 LED WAN (Internet) porte
WAN (Internet) LED LAN 1~4 porte
5GHz LED USB 3.1 port
2.4GHz LED USB 2.0 port
Strøm LED Nulstillingsknap
Strøm (DC-IN) port WPS knap
Tænd/sluk-knap

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Dansk
Placering af din router
For at opnå den bedste trådløse signaloverførsel mellem den trådløse router og
netværksenhederne, som er forbundet til den, skal du søre for at:
•  Stil den trådløse router på et centralt sted for, at få størst trådløs dækning til
netværksenhederne .
• Hold enheden væk fra metalforhindringer, og væk fra direkte sollys .
• Hold enheden væk fra Wi-Fi enheder, der kun kører på 802.11g eller
20MHz, 2,4GHz computerudstyr, Bluetooth enheder, trådløse telefoner,
transformatorer, kraftige motorer, uorescerende lys, mikrobølgeovne,
køleskab og andet industriudstyr for, at forhindre forstyrrelser eller
signaltab .
• Sørg altid for, at opdatere til den nyeste rmware. Besøg ASUS' hjemmeside
på http://www.asus.com for, at hente de seneste rmwareopdateringer .
• Foratsikredetbedstmuligetrådløsesignal,skaldurettedereikke-aftagelig
antenner, som vist på tegningen nedenfor.
BEMÆRKNINGE:
• Benytkundenadapter,somfulgtemediemballagen.Brugafandre
adaptere kan forårsage skade på udstyret.
• Specikationer:
Strømadapter (DC) Strømudgang (DC): + 12V med maks. 2A strøm
Betjeningstemperatur 0~40oC Opbevarings 0~70oC
Betjeningsfugtighed 50~ 90% Opbevarings 20 ~ 90%