Asus ZenWiFi AX User manual

User Guide
ASUS ZenWiFi AXASUS ZenWiFi AX
Wireless AX6600 Tri band RouterWireless AX6600 Tri band Router
Model: XT8Model: XT8

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E17040
First Edition
July 2020

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Table of contents
1 Getting to know your wireless router
1.1 Welcome!...........................................................................................6
1.2 Package contents ...........................................................................6
1.3 Your wireless router.......................................................................7
1.4 Positioning your router................................................................8
1.5 Setup Requirements......................................................................9
1.6 Router Setup ................................................................................. 10
1.6.1 Wired connection..................................................................10
1.6.2 Wireless connection.............................................................11
2 Getting started
2.1 Logging into the Web GUI........................................................ 12
2.2 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with Auto-detection.............. 13
2.3 Connecting to your wireless network.................................. 17
3 Conguring the General settings
3.1 Using the Network Map ........................................................... 18
3.1.1 Setting up the wireless security settings......................19
3.1.2 Managing your network clients.......................................20
3.1.3 Monitoring your USB device.............................................21
3.2 Creating a Guest Network........................................................ 24
3.3 AiProtection................................................................................... 26
3.3.1 Network Protection..............................................................27
3.3.2 Setting up Parental Controls.............................................31
3.4 Using the Trac Manager ........................................................ 34
3.4.1 Managing QoS (Quality of Service) Bandwidth..........34
3.5 Trac Analyzer............................................................................. 37
3.6 Using the USB Application....................................................... 38
3.6.1 Using AiDisk............................................................................38
3.6.2 Using Servers Center............................................................40
3.6.3 3G/4G ........................................................................................44

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3.7 Using AiCloud 2.0........................................................................ 46
3.7.1 Cloud Disk................................................................................47
3.7.2 Smart Access...........................................................................48
3.7.3 AiCloud Sync...........................................................................49
4 Conguring the Advanced Settings
4.1 Wireless........................................................................................... 50
4.1.1 General......................................................................................50
4.1.2 WPS ............................................................................................53
4.1.3 Bridge........................................................................................55
4.1.4 Wireless MAC Filter ...............................................................57
4.1.5 RADIUS Setting ......................................................................58
4.1.6 Professional.............................................................................59
4.2 LAN................................................................................................... 62
4.2.1 LAN IP........................................................................................62
4.2.2 DHCP Server............................................................................63
4.2.3 Route .........................................................................................65
4.2.4 IPTV ............................................................................................66
4.3 WAN.................................................................................................. 67
4.3.1 Internet Connection.............................................................67
4.3.2 Port Trigger..............................................................................70
4.3.3 Virtual Server/Port Forwarding........................................72
4.3.4 DMZ............................................................................................75
4.3.5 DDNS .........................................................................................76
4.3.6 NAT Passthrough...................................................................77
4.4 IPv6................................................................................................... 78
4.5 Firewall............................................................................................ 79
4.5.1 General......................................................................................79
4.5.2 URL Filter ..................................................................................79
4.5.3 Keyword lter .........................................................................80
4.5.4 Network Services Filter .......................................................81

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4.6 Administration.............................................................................. 83
4.6.1 Operation Mode....................................................................83
4.6.2 System.......................................................................................84
4.6.3 Firmware Upgrade................................................................86
4.6.4 Restore/Save/Upload Setting ...........................................86
4.7 System Log .................................................................................... 87
5 Utilities
5.1 Device Discovery ......................................................................... 88
5.2 Firmware Restoration................................................................. 89
5.3 Setting up your printer server ................................................ 90
5.3.1 ASUS EZ Printer Sharing .....................................................90
5.3.2 Using LPR to Share Printer.................................................94
5.4 Download Master........................................................................ 99
5.4.1 Conguring Bit Torrent download settings.............. 100
5.4.2 NZB settings......................................................................... 101
6 Troubleshooting
6.1 Basic Troubleshooting .............................................................102
6.2 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ..................................105
Appendices
Notices .......................................................................................................114
ASUS Contact information..................................................................151

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1 Getting to know your wireless1 Getting to know your wireless
routerrouter
NOTES:
• If any of the items are 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.
ZenWiFi AX Wireless Router Network cable (RJ-45)
Power adapter Quick Start Guide
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing an ASUS ZenWiFi AX Wireless Router!
The ultra-thin and stylish ZenWiFi AX features a 2.4GHz, 5GHz-1,
and 5GHz-2 triple bands for an unmatched concurrent wireless
HD streaming; SMB server, UPnP AV server, and FTP server for 24/7
le sharing; a capability to handle 300,000 sessions; and the ASUS
Green Network Technology, which provides up to 70% power-
saving solution.
1.2 Package contents

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1.3 Your wireless router
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Plug the adapter into the DCIN port, and press the power
button.
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The power LED will light up when your hardware is ready.
Button and Port Explanations
2.5G / 1G WAN port
Connect your optical modem to this port with a network cable.
LAN ports 1-3
Connect your PC to a LAN port with a network cable.
Power buttonDCIN port LAN ports 1-3 USB 3.0/2.0 port
DC Power adapter DC Output: +19V with max 1.75A current
Operating Temperature 0~40oC Storage 0~70oC
Operating Humidity 50~90% Storage 20~90%
Specications:
2.5G / 1G
WAN port

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1.4 Positioning your router
For the best wireless signal transmission between the wireless
router and the network devices connected to it, ensure that you:
• Place the wireless router 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 firmware.Visit the ASUS website at
http://www.asus.com to get the latest firmware updates.

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1.5 Setup Requirements
To set up your wireless network, you need a computer that meets
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 triple band technology, your wireless router supports
2.4GHz, 5GHz-1, and 5GHz-2 wireless signals simultaneously. This
allows you to do Internet-related activities such as Internet surng
or reading/writing e-mail messages using the 2.4GHz band while
simultaneously streaming high-denition audio/video les such as
movies or music using the 5GHz band.
• Some IEEE 802.11n devices that you want to connect to your network
may or may not support 5GHz band. Refer to the device's manual for
specications.
• The Ethernet RJ-45 cables that will be used to connect the network
devices should not exceed 100 meters.

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1.6 Router Setup
IMPORTANT!
• Use a wired connection when setting up your wireless router to
avoid possible setup problems.
• Before setting up your ASUS wireless router, 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 cable modem and computer (recommended).
1.6.1 Wired connection
NOTE: You can use either a straight-through cable or a crossover cable
for wired connection.
To set up your wireless router via wired connection:
1. Insert your wireless router’s AC adapter to the DCIN port and
plug it to a power outlet.
2. Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to
your wireless router’s LAN port.
3 Using another network cable, connect your modem to your
wireless router’s WAN port.
4. Insert your modem’s AC adapter to the DCIN port and plug it to
a power outlet.
AiMesh routerAiMesh node

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1.6.2 Wireless connection
To set up your wireless router via wireless connection:
1. Insert your wireless router’s AC adapter to the DCIN port and
plug it to a power outlet.
2 Using the bundled network cable, connect your modem to
your wireless router’s WAN port.
3. Insert your modem’s AC adapter to the DCIN port and plug it to
a power outlet.
4. Install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN adapter on your
computer.
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 Chapter 3 of this user
manual.
within
3 meters
AiMesh routerAiMesh node

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2 Getting started2 Getting started
2.1 Logging into the Web GUI
Your ASUS Wireless Router comes with an intuitive web graphical
user interface (GUI) that allows you to easily congure its various
features through a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox,
Safari, or Google Chrome.
NOTE: The features may vary with dierent rmware versions.
To log into the web GUI:
1. On your web browser, enter http://router.asus.com.
2. On the login page, key in the default user name (admin) and
password (admin).
3. You can now use the Web GUI to congure various settings of
your ASUS Wireless Router.
NOTE: If you are logging into the Web GUI for the rst time, you will be
directed to the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) page automatically.
Navigation
panel
QIS
Top command buttons
Information
banner
middle
column
right column

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2.2 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with Auto-
detection
The Quick Internet Setup (QIS) function guides you in quickly
setting up your Internet connection.
NOTE: When setting the Internet connection for the rst time, press
the Reset button on your wireless router to reset it to its factory default
settings.
To use QIS with auto-detection:
1. Log into the Web GUI. The QIS page launches automatically.
NOTES:
• For details on changing your wireless router's login username and
password, refer to section 4.6.2 System.
• The wireless router's login username and password is dierent from
the 2.4GHz/5GHz network name (SSID) and security key. The wireless
router's login username and password allows you to log into your
wireless router's Web GUI to congure your wireless router's settings.
The 2.4GHz/5GHz network name (SSID) and security key allows Wi-Fi
devices to log in and connect to your 2.4GHz/5GHz network.

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2. The wireless router automatically detects if your ISP connection
type is Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Static IP. Key in
the necessary information for your ISP connection type.
IMPORTANT! Obtain the necessary information from your ISP about
the Internet connection type.
for Automatic IP (DHCP)
for PPPoE, PPTP, and L2TP

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for Static IP
NOTES:
• The auto-detection of your ISP connection type takes place when
you congure the wireless router for the rst time or when your
wireless router is reset to its default settings.
• If QIS failed to detect your Internet connection type, click Skip to
manual setting and manually congure your connection settings.
3. Assign the wireless network name (SSID) and security key for
your 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless connection. Click Apply when
done.

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NOTE: If you want to assign dierent SSIDs for your 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
wireless connection, tick Separate 2.4GHz and 5 GHz.

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2.3 Connecting to your wireless network
After setting up your wireless router via QIS, you can connect your
computer or other smart devices to your wireless network.
To connect to your network:
1. On your computer, click the network icon in the notication
area to display the available wireless networks.
2. Select the wireless network that you want to connect to, then
click Connect.
3. You may need to key in the network security key for a secured
wireless network, then click OK.
4. Wait while your computer establishes connection to the
wireless network successfully. The connection status is
displayed and the network icon displays the connected
status.
NOTES:
• Refer to the next chapters for more details on conguring your
wireless network's settings.
• Refer to your device's user manual for more details on connecting it
to your wireless network.

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3 Conguring the General3 Conguring the General
settingssettings
3.1 Using the Network Map
Network Map allows you to congure your network’s security
settings, manage your network clients, and monitor your USB
device.

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3.1.1 Setting up the wireless security settings
To protect your wireless network from unauthorized access, you
need to configure its security settings.
To set up the wireless security settings:
1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Network Map.
2. On the Network Map screen and under System status, you can
configure the wireless security settings such as SSID, security
level, and encryption settings.
NOTE: You can set up dierent wireless security settings for 2.4GHz and
5GHz bands.
2.4GHz security settings 5GHz-1 security settings
5GHz-2 security settings

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3. On the Wireless name (SSID) field, key in a unique name for
your wireless network.
4. From the WEP Encryption dropdown list, select the encryption
method for your wireless network.
IMPORTANT! The IEEE 802.11n/ac standard prohibits using High
Throughput with WEP or WPA-TKIP as the unicast cipher. If you use these
encryption methods, your data rate will drop to IEEE 802.11g 54Mbps
connection.
5. Key in your security passkey.
6. Click Apply when done.
3.1.2 Managing your network clients
To manage your network clients:
1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Network Map tab.
2. On the Network Map screen, select the Client Status icon to
display your network client’s information.
3. To block a client’s access to your network, select the client and
click block.