Asus DSL-AC87CG User manual

User Guide
DSL-AC87VG
Dual-band Wi-Fi ADSL/VDSL DSL-AC87VG

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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........................................................... 10
1.5 Setup Requirements ................................................................ 11
1.6 DSL-AC87VG Setup................................................................... 12
2 Getting started
2.1 Logging into the Web GUI ..................................................... 13
2.2 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with Auto-detection ........... 14
2.3 Connecting to your wireless network................................ 17
3 Configuring the General settings
3.1 Using the Network Map ......................................................... 18
3.1.1 Setting up the wireless security settings......................18
3.1.2 Managing your network clients.......................................20
3.1.3 Monitoring your USB device.............................................21
3.2 Creating a Guest Network...................................................... 22
3.3 Setting up Parental Control................................................... 23
3.4 Using the Traffic Manager...................................................... 24
3.4.1 Managing QoS (Quality of Service) Bandwidth..........24
3.5 Using the USB Application..................................................... 25
3.5.1 Using AiDisk...............................................................................25
3.5.2 Using Media Services and Servers ..................................27
3.5.3 3G/4G ........................................................................................31
3.6 Using AiCloud 2.0...................................................................... 32
3.6.1 Cloud Disk................................................................................33
3.6.2 Smart Access...........................................................................34
3.6.3 Smart Sync...............................................................................35

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3.7 Using Telephony........................................................................ 36
3.7.1 Setting up your phones......................................................36
3.7.2 Using the answering machine..........................................43
3.7.3 Creating your contact list...................................................46
3.7.4 Making an internal call........................................................46
3.7.5 Making an outgoing call.....................................................47
3.7.6 Managing your calls.............................................................47
4 Configuring the Advanced Settings
4.1 Wireless......................................................................................... 50
4.1.1 General......................................................................................50
4.1.2 WPS ............................................................................................52
4.1.3 Wireless MAC Filter...............................................................54
4.1.4 Professional.............................................................................55
4.2 LAN................................................................................................. 57
4.2.1 LAN IP........................................................................................57
4.2.2 DHCP Server............................................................................58
4.2.3 Route .........................................................................................59
4.2.4 IPTV ............................................................................................60
4.3 WAN ............................................................................................... 61
4.3.1 Internet Connection.............................................................61
4.3.2 Dual WAN .................................................................................62
4.3.3 Port Trigger..............................................................................63
4.3.4 Virtual Server/Port Forwarding........................................65
4.3.5 DMZ............................................................................................68
4.3.6 DDNS .........................................................................................69
4.3.7 NAT Passthrough...................................................................70

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4.4 IPv6................................................................................................. 71
4.5 VPN Server................................................................................... 72
4.6 Firewall.......................................................................................... 73
4.6.1 General......................................................................................73
4.6.2 URL Filter ..................................................................................74
4.6.3 Network Services Filter .......................................................75
4.7 Administration ........................................................................... 76
4.7.1 System.......................................................................................76
4.7.2 Firmware Upgrade................................................................77
4.7.3 Restore/Save/Upload Setting ...........................................78
4.7.4 DSL Setting..............................................................................79
4.7.5 Feedback..................................................................................79
4.8 System Log .................................................................................. 80
5 Troubleshooting
5.1 Basic Troubleshooting............................................................. 81
5.2 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)................................... 84
Appendices
Notices ....................................................................................................... 94
ASUS Contact information..................................................................108
Networks Global Hotline Information.............................................109

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1 Getting to know your wireless
router
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing an ASUS DSL-AC87VG Wi-Fi Router!
ASUS DSL-AC87VG features up to 2334 Mbps of concurrent
wireless performance on its dual-band rate, providing you with
up to 4K ultra-high definition video playback, ultra-fast large file
sharing, and low latency online gaming. It features DECT support
and built-in telephone softswitch (PBX) that allows you to connect
to compatible devices such as common analog phones, DECT
phones, FAX machines, and IP phones.
1.2 Package contents
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.
VDSL/ADSL DSL-AC87VG
Network cable (RJ-45)
Power adapter
DSL cable (1x TAE-F plug / 1x RJ-45 8p2c plug)
Warranty card
Quick Start Guide

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1.3 Your wireless router

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Power LED
Off: No power.
On: Device is ready.
Flashing slow: Rescue mode
Flashing quick: WPS is processing.
DECT LED
Off: Cordless phone is not connected.
On: Cordless phone is connected.
5 GHz LED
Off: No 5GHz signal.
On: Wireless system is ready.
Flashing: Transmitting or receiving data via wireless connection.
2.4 GHz LED
Off: No 2.4GHz signal.
On: Wireless system is ready.
Flashing: Transmitting or receiving data via wireless connection.
FON2 / FON1 LED
Off: Analog phone or terminal device is not connected.
On: Analog phone or terminal device is connected.
WAN (Internet) LED
Red: No IP or no physical connection.
On: Has physical connection to a wide area network (WAN).
LAN 1~4 LED
Off: No power or no physical connection.
On: Has physical connection to an Ethernet network.
USB LED
Off: No power or no physical connection.
On: Has physical connection to USB devices.
Ethernet WAN LED
Off: Ethernet WAN is not connected.
On: Ethernet WAN is connected.
DSL LED
Off: No DSL link or unable to establish DSL link.
On: DSL link is established.
Flashing: DSL is attempting to connect to a DSLAM.
DECT button
Press this button for more than three (3) seconds to register a DECT phone.
Press this button for less than three (3) seconds to search for a DECT phone.

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WPS button
This button launches the WPS Wizard.
Wi-Fi On/Off button
Press this button to turn on /off the Wi-Fi connection.
DSL (RJ-45) port
Use an RJ-45 cable to connect your router to a splitter or a telephone outlet.
USB 2.0 port
Insert USB 2.0 devices such as USB hard disks or USB flash drives into these
ports.
USB 3.0 port
Insert USB 3.0 devices such as USB hard disks or USB flash drives into this port.
LAN 1 ~ 4 ports
Connect network cables into these ports to establish LAN connection.
Ethernet WAN port
Connect a network cable into this port to establish WAN connection.
FON2 / FON1 ports
Insert RJ-11 cables into these ports to connect analog phones or terminal
devices.
Reset button
This button resets or restores the system to its factory default settings.
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 system.
TAE ports (available in some areas/regions)
Use RJ-11 to TAE adapters to connect your phones or terminal devices to these
ports

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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atthecenterofyournetworkfor
maximum wireless coverage.
• 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.
• Toensurethebestwirelesssignal,orientthefourdetachable
antennas as shown in the drawing below.
• Alwaysupdatetothelatestrmware.VisittheASUSwebsite
at http://www.asus.com to get the latest firmware updates.
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1.5 Setup Requirements
• LatestversionofawebbrowsersuchasInternetExplorer,
Firefox, Google Chrome
•  Forconnectingcomputers:
 •EthernetRJ-45(LAN)port(10Base-T/100Base-
TX/1000BaseTX)
• Forlandlinetelephony:
 •Analogtelephonelinecompliantwithlocalregulations
• Internetconnectionvia:
 •DSLline(withorwithoutsplitter)
 •Cablemodem
 •USBmodemformobileInternetaccess(UMTS/HSPA)
• Mobiledevices,suchastabletsorsmartphones,thatare
compliant with IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac standards.
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.
• 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 DSL-AC87VG Setup
To set up your DSL-AC87VG via wired connection:
1. Insert your DSL-AC87VG ’s power adapter to the DC-IN port
and plug it to a power outlet.
2. Connect one end of the bundled DSL cable (1x TAE-F plug /
1x RJ-45 8p2c plug) to the DSL port of your DSL-AC87VG, and
connect the other end to the DSL or VDSL line.
3. Using RJ-11 cables, connect your phones to FON1/FON2 ports
on your DSL-AC87VG. When available, you may also connect
your phones to the TAE ports.
NOTE: The TAE ports are available on the ASUS DSL-AC87VG in some
areas/regions.
4. Using a network cable, connect your computer to your DSL-
AC87VG ’s LAN port
DSL
Phone
LAN
Power
DECT phone

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2 Getting started
2.1 Logging into the Web GUI
Your ASUS DSL-AC87VG comes with an intuitive web graphical
user interface (GUI) that allows you to easily configure its various
features through a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox,
Safari, or Google Chrome.
NOTE: The features may vary with different firmware versions.
To log into the web GUI:
1. On your web browser, manually key in the wireless router’s
default IP address: 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 configure various settings of
your ASUS DSL-AC87VG.
NOTE: If you are logging into the Web GUI for the first time, you will be
directed to the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) page automatically.
Navigation
panel
Quick
Internet
Setup Wizard
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 first 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:
• Bydefault,theloginusernameandpasswordforyourwireless
router's Web GUI is admin. 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different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 configure 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.
2. The wireless router automatically detects if your ISP
connection type is Dynamic IP and PPPoE. Key in the
necessary information for your ISP connection type.
IMPORTANT! Obtain the necessary information from your ISP about the
Internet connection type.

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for Automatic IP (DHCP)
for PPPoE

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NOTES:
• Theauto-detectionofyourISPconnectiontypetakesplacewhen
you configure the wireless router for the first 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 configure your connection settings.
3. Assign the wireless network name (SSID) and security key
for your 2.4GHz and 5 GHz wireless connection. Click Apply
when done.
4. Your Internet and wireless settings are displayed. Click Next to
continue.
5. Read the wireless network connection tutorial. When done,
click Finish.

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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
notification 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configuring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 Configuring the General
settings
3.1 Using the Network Map
Network Map allows you to configure your network’s security
settings, manage your network clients, and monitor your USB
device.
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.

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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 different wireless security settings for 2.4GHz and
5GHz bands.
3. On the Wireless name (SSID) field, key in a unique name for
your wireless network.
4. From the Authentication Method dropdown list, select the
authentication method for your wireless network.
If you select WPA-Personal or WPA-2 Personal as the
authentication method, key in the WPA-PSK key or security
passkey.
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 Click Apply when done.

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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 Clients icon to
display your network client’s information.
3. Click View List below the Clients icon to display all the clients.
4. To block a client’s access to your network, select the client and
click the open lock icon.