Asus RT-AX86U User manual

Quick Start Guide
RT-AX86URT-AX86U
Wireless-AX5700 Dual-band Gigabit RouterWireless-AX5700 Dual-band Gigabit Router
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Q16249a / First Edition / July 2020

Table of contentsTable of contents
Package contents ........................................................................3
A quick look at RT-AX86U.........................................................3
Position your wireless router...................................................4
Preparing your modem.............................................................5
Setting up your RT-AX86U .......................................................6
A. Wired connection .............................................................................6
B. Wireless connection.........................................................................6
FAQ ...................................................................................................8
Networks Global Hotline Information .................................27
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A quick look at RT-AX86UA quick look at RT-AX86U
WPS LED Power (DC-IN) port
LAN 1~4 LEDs Power button
WAN (Internet) LED Reset button
2.5G LED USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2.4GHz LED 2.5G port
5GHz LED WAN (Internet) port
Power LED LAN 1 ~ 4 ports
LED on/o button WPS button
Package contentsPackage contents
RT-AX86U 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: +19V with 2.37A current
DC Output: +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-AX86USetting up your RT-AX86U
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 aWAN
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RT-AX86U
Modem
Wall Power Outlet
LINE LAN RESET PWR
Power
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WAN LAN
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RT-AX86U

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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.
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?
• 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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Aperçu rapide de votre routeur RT-AX86UAperçu rapide de votre routeur RT-AX86U
Voyant WPS Port d'alimentation (CC)
Voyants réseau local (LAN) 1 à 4 Bouton d'alimentation
Voyant réseau étendu (WAN) (Internet) Bouton de réinitialisation
Voyant LED 2.5G Ports USB 3.2 Gen1
Voyant de bande 2,4 GHz Port 2.5G
Voyant de bande 5 GHz Port réseau étendu (WAN) (Internet)
Voyant d'alimentation Ports réseau local (LAN) 1 à 4
Bouton LED Bouton WPS
Contenu de la boîteContenu de la boîte
Routeur Wi-Fi RT-AX86U Adaptateur secteur
Câble réseau (RJ-45) Guide de démarrage rapide

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Placer le routeur Wi-FiPlacer le routeur Wi-Fi
Pour optimiser la transmission du signal Wi-Fi entre votre routeur et les périphériques
réseau y étant connectés, veuillez vous assurer des points suivants :
• Placez le routeur Wi-Fi dans un emplacement central pour obtenir une couverture Wi-Fi
optimale.
• Maintenez le routeur à distance des obstructions métalliques et des rayons du soleil.
• Maintenez le routeur à distance d'appareils ne fonctionnant qu'avec les normes/
fréquences Wi-Fi 802.11g ou 20MHz, les périphériques 2,4 GHz et Bluetooth, les
téléphones sans l, les transformateurs électriques, les moteurs à service intense,
les lumières uorescentes, les micro-ondes, les réfrigérateurs et autres équipements
industriels pour éviter les interférences ou les pertes de signal Wi-Fi.
• Mettez toujours le routeur à jour dans la version de rmware la plus récente. Visitez le
site Web d'ASUS sur http://www.asus.com pour consulter la liste des mises à jour.
• Orientez les antennes comme sur l'illustration ci-dessous.
REMARQUES :
• Utilisez uniquement l'adaptateur secteur fourni avec votre appareil. L'utilisation
d'autres adaptateurs peut endommager l'appareil.
• Caractéristiques
Adaptateur secteur CC Sortie CC : +19V (max 2,37A)
Sortie CC : +19,5V (2,31A)
Température de fonctionnement 0-40°C Stockage 0-70°C
Humidité de fonctionnement 50-90 % Stockage 20-90 %
90°90 °90°