Asus RT-AX86S User manual

Quick Start Guide
RT-AX86SRT-AX86S
Wireless-AX5700 Dual Band RouterWireless-AX5700 Dual Band Router
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APAC18502 / First Edition / May 2021

Table of contentsTable of contents
Package contents........................................................................3
A quick look at RT-AX86S..........................................................3
Position your wireless router...................................................4
Preparing your modem.............................................................5
Setting up your RT-AX86S........................................................6
A. Wired connection .............................................................................6
B. Wireless connection.........................................................................6
FAQ ...................................................................................................8
Networks Global Hotline Information .................................45
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A quick look at RT-AX86SA quick look at RT-AX86S
WPS LED Power (DC-IN) port
LAN 1~4 LEDs Power button
WAN (Internet) LED Reset button
USB LED USB 2.0 port
2.4GHz LED USB 3.0 port
5GHz LED WAN (Internet) port
Power LED LAN 1 ~ 4 ports
LED on/o button WPS button
Package contentsPackage contents
RT-AX86S Wireless Router AC adapter
Network cable (RJ-45) Quick Start Guide

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Position your wireless routerPosition 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.
• Orient the 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 3A current
+19.5V with 2.31A current
Operating Temperature 0~40oC Storage 0~70oC
Operating Humidity 50~90% Storage 20~90%
90°90 °90 °

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Preparing your modemPreparing 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-AX86SSetting up your RT-AX86S
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
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WAN
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b
RT-AX86S
LAN
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Laptop
Modem
Wall Power Outlet
LINE LAN RESET PWR
Power aWAN
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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
ASUS_XX
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 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:
FAQFAQ
1. Where can I nd more information about the wireless router?
•
Online FAQ site: https://www.asus.com/support/
• 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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認識您的無線路由器認識您的無線路由器
包裝內容物包裝內容物
RT-AX86S 無線路由器 電源變壓器
RJ-45 網路線 快速使用指南
WPS 指示燈 電源（DC-IN）插孔
LAN 1~4 指示燈 電源開關
WAN（網際網路）指示燈 重置按鈕
USB 指示燈 USB 2.0 連接埠
2.4GHz 指示燈 USB 3.0 連接埠
5GHz 指示燈 WAN （網際網路）連接埠
電源指示燈 LAN 1 ~ 4 網路連接埠
指示燈（LED) 開啟 / 關閉按鈕 WPS 按鈕

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放置您的路由器放置您的路由器
為獲得無線路由器與所連線的網路裝置之間傳送最佳無線訊號，請確認以下
幾點：
• 建議將路由器放置在中心區域，以獲得最佳無線訊號覆蓋範圍。
• 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 WiFi 裝置、2.4GHz 電腦周邊裝置、 藍牙
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，以防止訊號干擾或減損。
• 請經常更新至最新版本韌體。您可以登入華碩官網 https://www.asus.com/tw/
獲得最新韌體。
• 請依據下圖所示擺放路由器上的天線。
注意：
• 請僅使用包裝中的變壓器，使用其他種類變壓器可能會造成裝置損毀。
• 規格：
直流電源變壓器 DC 輸出： +12V 電壓，支援最大 3A 電流
+19.5V 電壓，支援最大 2.31A 電流
運作溫度 0~40°C 儲存溫度 0~70°C
運作濕度 50~90% 儲存濕度 20~90%
90°90 °90 °