Asus RTAXI600 User manual

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Quick Start Guide
Q16249 / First Edition / December 2019
RT-AX86U/RT-AX5700
Wireless-AX5700 Dual-band Gigabit Router

Table ofcontents
Package contents ..................................................3
A quick lookat RT-AX86U ......................................3
Position yourwireless router.................................4
Preparing your modem..........................................5
Setting up your RT-AX86U.......................................6
A. Wired connection .......................................................6
B. Wireless connection ...................................................6
FAQ ...............................................................................8
Networks GlobalHotline Information ....................65
This QSG contains these languages:
English
繁體中文
Français
Bahasa Indonesia
Bahasa Malaysia
Português
Español
ไทย
Tiếng Việt

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A quick look at RT-AX86U
RT-AX86U Wireless Router
AC adapter
Network cable (RJ-45)
Quick Start Guide
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/off button
WPS button
Package contents
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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, fluorescent lights, microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other
industrial equipment to prevent signal interference or loss.
• Always update to the latest firmware. Visit the ASUS website at
http://www.asus.com to get the latest firmware 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.
• Specifications:
DC Power adapter
DC Output: +19V with 2.37A current
Operating Temperature
0~40
o
C
Storage
0~70
o
C
Operating Humidity
50~90%
Storage
20~90%
Positionyourwirelessrouter
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1. Unplug the power cable/DSL modem. If it has a
batterybackup,removethebattery.
NOTE: If you are using DSL for Internet, you
will need your username/password from your
Internet Service Provider (ISP) to properly
configure 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.
Preparing your modem
Unplug
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Youcansetupyourrouterviawiredor
wireless connection.
A. Wired connection
1. Plugyourrouterintoapoweroutletand
power it on. Connect the network cable from
yourcomputertoaLANportonyourrouter.
2. The web GUI launches automatically when you open a web browser. If it does
not auto-launch, enter http://router.asus.com.
3. Setup apasswordforyourroutertopreventunauthorizedaccess.
B.
1.
Smart phone
Tablet
Laptop
Setting up your RT-AX86U
Wireless connection
Plugyourrouterintoapoweroutletand
power iton.
RT-AX86U
Wall Power Outlet
Power a
WAN
Modem
LINE LAN
RESET PWR
b
c
RT-AX86U
Wall Power Outlet
Power
a
WAN
LAN
b
Modem
Laptop
LI NE LA N RES E T P W R
c
d

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2. Connect to the network with SSID shown on the product label on the back side
oftherouter.Forbetternetworksecurity,changetoauniqueSSIDandassign
a password.
Wi-Fi Name (SSID):
ASUS_XX
* XX refers to the last two digits of 2.4GHz
MAC address. You can find it on the label
on the back of your router.
3. YoucanchooseeitherthewebGUIorASUSRouterapptosetupyourrouter.
a. Web GUISetup
• Once connected, the web GUI launches automatically when you open a
web browser. If it does not auto-launch, enter http://router.asus.com.
• Setupapasswordforyourroutertopreventunauthorizedaccess.
ASUS router
ASUS_XX
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ASUS Router
FAQ
b. App Setup
DownloadASUSRouterApptosetupyour
routervia your mobile devices.
• TurnonWi-Fionyourmobiledevices
and connect to your router’s network.
• Follow ASUS Router App setup
instructions to complete the setup.
ASUS
Router
Remembering your wireless router settings
• Rememberyourwirelesssettingsasyoucompletetheroutersetup.
Router Name:
Password:
2.4 GHz network SSID:
Password:
5GHz network SSID:
Password:
1. Where can I find 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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ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services
ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the
highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing
solutions for you to beableto responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other
components, as well as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.
com/english/Takeback.htm for the detailed recycling information in different
regions.
REACH
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and
Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical
substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/
english/REACH.htm
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING! Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device is restricted for indoor use.
Prohibition of Co-location
This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must
follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
To maintain compliance with FCC exposure compliance requirement, please
follow operation instruction as documented in this manual.
WARNING! This equipment must be installed and operated in
accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this
transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at
least 26cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development
Canada (ISED)
This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development
Canada licence exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Operation in the band 5150–5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the
potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems.
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)