Asus SP-AC2015 Wi-Fi Connect User manual

Wi-Fi Connect
SP-AC2015
Dual Band 3x3 802.11AC Gigabit Router
The ultra-thin and stylish Wi-Fi Connect SP-AC2015 features a 2.4GHz and
5GHz dual bands for an unmatched concurrent wireless HD streaming; SMB
server, UPnP AV server, and FTP server for 24/7 file sharing; a capability to
handle 300,000 sessions; and the ASUS Green Network Technology, which
provides up to 70% power-saving solution.
User Guide

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E10382
First Edition
April 2015

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Table of contents
1 A Quick Look 5
Package Contents........................................................................................ 5
Your Wi-Fi Connect...................................................................................... 5
2 Creating Your Network 8
Positioning Your Router............................................................................. 8
What You Need............................................................................................. 9
Setting Up Your Wi-Fi Connect..............................................................10
Wired Connection ..............................................................................10
Wireless Connection..........................................................................11
Mounting To The Stand ...........................................................................12
Before You proceed...................................................................................13
3 Configuring Via The Web User Interface 17
Logging Into The Web User Interface.................................................17
Setting Up The Internet Connection ..................................................19
Quick Internet Setup (QIS) ..............................................................19
Configuring Your Wireless Security Settings....................................21
Smart Connect............................................................................................22
Managing Your Network Clients ..........................................................22
Monitoring Your USB Device .................................................................23
Using The USB Application ....................................................................25
Using The Media Server Service....................................................25
Using The Network Place (Samba) Share Service ...................26
Creating Your Guest Network................................................................27
Using The Traffic Manager......................................................................28
Traffic Monitor .....................................................................................28
Configuring The Advanced Settings...................................................29
Setting Up The DHCP Server ..........................................................29
Upgrading The Firmware.................................................................30

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Table of contents
Restoring/Saving/Uploading Settings........................................32
Setting Up Your Network Printer..........................................................33
4 Troubleshooting 37
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................37
ASUS DDNS Service ..................................................................................40
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ............................................40
Appendices 42
Notices...........................................................................................................42
ASUS Contact information .....................................................................56
Networks Global Hotline Information................................................57
Networks Global Hotline Information................................................58

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1 A Quick Look
Package Contents
SP-AC2015 Wi-Fi Connect Technical Guide
AC adapter Network cable
Quick Start Guide Stand
NOTES:
• Ifanyoftheitemsisdamagedormissing,contactASUSfor
technical inquiries and support, Refer to the ASUS Support
Hotline list at the back of this user manual.
• Keeptheoriginalpackagingmaterialincaseyouwouldneed
future warranty services such as repair or replacement.
Your Wi-Fi Connect
Power LED
Off: No power.
On: Device is ready.
Flashing slow: Rescue mode
Flashing quick: WPS is processing.

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LAN LED
Off: No power or no physical connection.
On: Has physical connection to a local area network
(LAN).
WAN LED
Off: No power or no physical connection.
On: Has physical connection to a wide area network
(WAN).
2.4GHz LED / 5GHz LED
Off: No 2.4GHz or 5GHz signal.
On: Wireless system is ready.
Flashing: Transmitting or receiving data via wireless
connection.
USB LED
Off: No power or no physical connection.
On: Has physical connection to USB devices.
Power (DC-IN) port
Insert the bundled AC adapter into this port and connect
your router to a power source.
Power button
Press this button to power on or off the stystem.
USB 2.0 ports
Insert USB 2.0 devices such as USB hard disks or USB flash
drives into these ports.
Insert your iPad’s USB cable into one of these ports to
charge your iPad.
Reset button
This button resets or restores the system to its factory
default settings.
On
Off

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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 max
1.58A current;
Operating
Temperature
0~40oCStorage 0~70oC
Operating
Humidity
50~90% Storage 20~90%
WAN (Internet) port
Connect a network cable into this port to establish WAN
connection.
LAN 1 ~ 4 ports
Connect network cables into these ports to establish LAN
connection.
WPS button
This button launches the WPS Wizard.

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2 Creating Your Network
Positioning Your Router
For the best wireless signal transmission between the Wi-Fi
Connect and the network devices connected to it, ensure that you:
• PlacetheWi-FiConnectinacentralizedareaforamaximum
wireless coverage for the network devices.
• Keepthedeviceawayfrommetalobstructionsandaway
from direct sunlight.
• Keepthedevice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rmware.VisittheASUSwebsite
at http://www.asus.com to get the latest firmware updates.
• Toensurethebestwirelesssignal,orientthethree
detachable antennas as shown in the drawing below.
45°45°
90°

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What You Need
To set up your network, you need one or two computers that meet
the following system requirements:
 • EthernetRJ-45(LAN)port(10Base-T/100Base-
TX/1000BaseTX)
 • IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/acwirelesscapability
 • AninstalledTCP/IPservice
 • WebbrowsersuchasInternetExplorer,Firefox,Safari,or
Google Chrome
NOTES:
• Ifyourcomputerdoesnothavebuilt-inwirelesscapabilities,
you may install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN adapter to
your computer to connect to the network.
• Withitsdualbandtechnology,yourWi-FiConnectsupports
2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless signals simultaneously. This allows
you to do Internet-related activities such as Internet surfing or
reading/writing e-mail messages using the 2.4GHz band while
simultaneously streaming high-definition audio/video files
such as movies or music using the 5GHz band.
• Ifyouareusingonlyonecomputerwithsingleband
IEEE 802.11b/g/n WLAN adapter, you will only be able to use
the 2.4GHz band.
• Ifyouareusingonlyonecomputerwithdualband
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN adapter, you will be able to use
the 2.4GHz or 5GHz band.
• Ifyouareusingtwocomputerswithboth
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN adapters, you will be able to use
both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands simultaneously.
• TheEthernetRJ-45cablesthatwillbeusedtoconnectthe
network devices should not exceed 100 meters.

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Setting Up Your Wi-Fi Connect
Wired Connection
IMPORTANT!
• UsewiredconnectioninsettingupyourWi-FiConnectto
avoid possible setup problems due to wireless uncertainty.
• BeforesettingupyourASUSWi-FiConnect,dothefollowing:
 • Ifyouarereplacinganexistingrouter,disconnectitfrom
your network.
 • Disconnectthecables/wiresfromyourexistingmodem
setup. If your modem has a backup battery, remove it as
well.
 • Rebootyourcomputer(recommended).
NOTE: Your Wi-Fi Connect has an integrated auto-crossover
function, so use either straight-through or crossover cable for
wired connection.
To set up your Wi-Fi Connect via wired connection:
1. Insert your modem’s AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it
to a power outlet.
SP-AC2015
Computer
Modem
LAN
Power
Wall Power Outlet
Power
WAN

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2. Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to
your Wi-Fi Connect’s yellow LAN port.
3 Using another network cable, connect your modem to your
Wi-Fi Connect’s blue WAN port.
4. Insert your Wi-Fi Connect’s AC adapter to the DC-IN port and
plug it to a power outlet.
IMPORTANT! Ensure your Wi-Fi Connect’s power button
turned on and the network cables are properly connected. Wait
for about one (1) minute until the indicator lights to solid blue.
Wireless Connection
Modem
To set up your Wi-Fi Connect via wired connection:
1. Insert your modem’s AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it
to a power outlet.
2. Using another network cable, connect your modem to your
Wi-Fi Connect’s blue WAN port.
3. Insert your Wi-Fi Connect’s AC adapter to the DC-IN port and
plug it to a power outlet.
4. Turn on the Wi-Fi function of your computer.

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NOTES:
• Fordetailsonconnectingtoawirelessnetwork,refertothe
WLAN adapter’s user manual.
• Tosetupthesecuritysettingsforyournetwork,refertothe
section Setting up the wireless security settings in this user
manual.
Mounting To The Stand
To mount to the stand:
1. Align and insert the stand’s mounting hooks to the Wi-Fi
Connect’s mounting holes.
2. Slide the mount until it locks in place.

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Before You proceed
A. Disable the proxy server, if enabled.
Windows® 7
1. Click Start > Internet
Explorer to launch the
browser.
2. From Internet Explorer 8, click
Tools > Internet options
> Connections tab > LAN
settings.
NOTE: Before configuring your Wi-Fi Connect, do the steps
described in this section for your host computer and network
clients.
3. From the Local Area
Network (LAN) Settings
screen, uncheck Use a
proxy server for your
LAN.
4. Click OK when done.

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MAC OS 10.10.3
1. From your Safari
browser, click Safari
> Preferences >
Advanced > Change
Settings...
2. From the Network
screen, deselect FTP
Proxy and Web Proxy
(HTTP).
3. Cllick Apply Now
when done.
NOTE: Refer to your browser's help feature for details on
disabling the proxy server.
B. Set the TCP/IP settings to automatically obtain an IP
address.
Windows® 7
1. Click Start > Control Panel
> Network and Internet
> Network and Sharing
Center > Manage network
connections.
2. Select Internet Protocol
Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) or
Internet Protocol Version
6 (TCP/IPv6), then click
Properties.

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3. To obtain the IPv4 IP
settings automatically,
tick Obtain an IP
address automatically.
To obtain the IPv6 IP
settings automatically,
tick Obtain an IPv6
address automatically.
4. Click OK when done.
MAC OS 10.10.3
1. Click the Apple icon
located on the top left
of your screen.
2. Click System
Preferences
> Network >
Configure...
3. From the TCP/IP tab,
select Using DHCP in
the Configure IPv4
dropdown list.
4. Cllick Apply Now when done.
NOTE: Refer to your operating system’s help and support
feature for details on configuring your computer’s TCP/IP
settings.

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C. Disable the dial-up connection, if enabled.
Windows® 7
1. Click Start > Internet
Explorer 8 to launch the
browser.
2. Click Tools > Internet
options > Connections tab.
3. Tick Never dial a connection.
4. Click OK when done.
NOTE: Refer to your browser's help feature for details on
disabling the dial-up connection.

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3 Configuring Via The Web User
Interface
Logging Into The Web User Interface
Your ASUS Wi-Fi Connect comes with an intuitive Web User
Interface that allows you to easily configure its various features
through a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or
Google Chrome.
To log into the Web User Interface:
1. Launch a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox,
Safari, or Google Chrome, and enter: http://192.168.27.1 or
http://sprint.router
2. On the login page, key in the default user name (admin) and
password (admin).
NOTES:
• Foryournetworkclients,ensurethatyousettheTCP/IP
settings to obtain IP addresses automatically, disable the
proxy server settings, disable the dial-up settings, and cancel
the dial-up connection.
• Formoredetails,refertothesectionBefore you proceed in
this user manual.

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3. The Wi-Fi Connect’s Web User Interface launches. Use the
navigation menu on the left to view and configure various
settings.

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Setting Up The Internet Connection
NOTE: When setting the Internet connection for the first time,
press the Reset button on your Wi-Fi Connect to reset it to its
factory default settings.
Quick Internet Setup (QIS)
The Quick Internet Setup (QIS) function guides you in quickly
setting up your Internet connection.
After you have set up your wireless environment, QIS launches
automatically.
1. Click GO to start the setup wizard.
2. The Wi-Fi Connect automatically detects if your ISP
connection type is Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and
Static IP.

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NOTES:
• Theauto-detectionofyourISPconnectiontypetakesplace
when you configure the Wi-Fi Connect for the first time or
when your Wi-Fi Connect is reset to its default settings.
• IfQISfailedtodetectyourInternetconnectiontype,clickSkip
to manual setting and manually configure your connection
settings.
• IfQISfailedtolaunchautomatically,manuallylaunchyourWi-
Fi Connect's Web User Interface to access the QIS page. To do
this, follow these steps:
1. On your web browser, enter http://192.168.27.1 or
http://sprint.router
2. On the login page, key in the default username admin and
password admin.
3. Click the Quick Internet Setup icon from the upper left
corner of the Network Map page.
3. Your Internet and wireless settings are displayed. Click Next
to complete the setup.