Asus RT-AC68U User manual

Quick Start Guide
RT-AC68U Dual Band
3x3 Wireless-AC 1900 Gigabit Router
®
8U
E8104 / First Edition / March 2013

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Table of contents
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Čeština.............................................................................................35
Eesti..................................................................................................49
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Slovensky........................................................................................160
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Note / Забележка / Poznámka /märkus / Megjegyzés/
piezīme/ Pastaba/ Uwaga/ Notă/ Примечание/ Obs/not/
Примітка/ NAPOMENA / BELEŠKA /OPOMBA
• For more details, refer to the user manual included in the
support CD.
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Package contents
RT-AC68U AC adapter
Network cable (RJ-45) Quick Start Guide
Support CD (User Manual)
A quick look at your RT-AC68U
1) LAN 1~4 LED 6) Power LED 11) USB 3.0/2.0 ports
2) WAN (Internet) LED 7) WPS button 12) WAN port
3) USB 3.0/2.0 LED 8) Wi-Fi On/O button 13) LED On/O button
4) 2.4GHz LED 9) Power switch 14) LAN ports
5) 5GHz LED 10) Power (DC-IN) port 15) Reset button
NOTE: If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
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NOTES:
• USB External HDD/Flash disk:
• The wireless router works with most USB HDDs/Flash disks up to
2TB and supports read-write access for FAT16, FAT32, EXT2, EXT3,
and NTFS.
• To safely remove the USB disk, launch the web GUI
(http://192.168.1.1), then in the Network Map page's upper right
corner, click the USB icon and click Eject USB 3.0 / USB 2.0.
• Incorrect removal of the USB disk may cause data corruption.
• For the list of le system and hard disk partitions that the wireless
router supports, visit
http://event.asus.com/networks/disksupport
• For the list of printers that the wireless router supports, visit
http://event.asus.com/networks/printersupport
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Installing your router
IMPORTANT: Before installing the router, ensure that Internet connec-
tion is available
1. Position your wireless router.
For the optimal wireless transmission between the wireless router and con-
nected 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.
• To ensure the best wireless signal, orient the three 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 rmware updates.
45°
90°
45°
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2. Prepare your modem.
a. Unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet and disconnect it from your
cable/ADSL modem.
b. Disconnect the network cable from your cable/ADSL modem.
c. Reboot your computer (recommended).
Modem
OFF!
a
b
c
WARNING! Before disconnecting the wires/cables, ensure that your
cable/ADSL modem has been turned o for at least two minutes. If your
modem has a backup battery, remove it as well.
RT-AC68U
Computer
Wall Power Outlet
LAN
Modem
Power
WAN
a
b
cd
3. Set up your wireless environment.
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a. Insert your wireless router’s AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to a
power outlet.
b. Using another network cable, connect your modem to your wireless router’s
WAN port.
c. Insert your modem’s AC adapter to the the DC-IN port and plug it to a power
outlet.
d. Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to your wireless
router’s LAN port. Ensure that the WAN and LAN LEDs are blinking.
NOTE: You can also set up RT-AC68U using a mobile device such as
smartphone or tablet PC. To do this, go to Setup your router using a
mobile device for details.
a. Disable the proxy server, if enabled.
b. Set the TCP/IP settings to automatically obtain an IP address.
c. Disable the dial-up connection, if enabled.
NOTE: For more details on disabling your computer settings, refer to
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
4. Disable some settings on your computer.
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To set up your router using QIS ((Quick Internet Setup):
1. Press the power button at the back of your router. Ensure that the Power,
LAN and WAN LEDs are on.
2. Launch your web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome,
or Safari.
Setting up your router using the Quick Internet Setup
Wizard
NOTE: If QIS does not launch automatically, enter http://192.168.1.1
or http://router.asus.com in the address bar and refresh the browser
again.
3. Assign your router login name and password and click Next. You will need
this login name and password to log into RT-AC68U to view or change the
router settings. You can take note of your router login name and password
for future use.
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4. The wireless router’s Quick Internet Setup (QIS) feature automatically detects
if your ISP connection type is Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Static
IP. Please obtain the necessary information about your Internet connection
type from your Internet Service Provider (ISP). If your connection type is
Dynamic IP (DHCP), QIS wizard will automatically direct you to the next step.
NOTE: If your connection type is Static IP, choose Static IP and click
Next. Key in IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and DNS server
information provided by your ISP. Click Next to proceed.
Setup of router (RT-AC68U) administrator password
Login name:
Login password:
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5. Assign the network name (SSID) and security key for your 2.4GHz and 5GHz
wireless connection. Click Apply when done.
6. Your Internet and wireless settings are displayed. Click Next to continue.
7. Read the wireless network connection tutorial. When done, click Finish.
NOTES:
• You can assign a network name with up to
32 characters.
• Watch the setup tutorial video if needed.
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You can also use your mobile device such as a smartphone or a tablet PC to set
up RT-AC68U through QIS wizard. The QIS wizard will automatically switch to
the mobile version if you use a smartphone or a tablet PC to launch it.
To set up your router using a mobile device:
1. Turn on RT-AC68U.
2. Enable Wi-Fi function of your mobile device.
3. Search for the SSID ASUS, which is the default SSID
of your RT-AC68U wireless network. Click this SSID to
connect and wait for the status to display Wi-Fi con-
nected.
4. Launch your mobile device web browser.
Setting up your router using a mobile device (optional)
RT-AC68U
NOTE: If QIS does not launch automatically,
enter http://192.168.1.1 or http://router.asus.
com in the address bar and refresh the browser
again. You can also use your mobile device to
scan for the QR code here to go to RT-AC68U’s
web interface.
5. Assign your router login name and password, and
click Next. You will need this login name and pass-
word to log into RT-AC68U’s web interface to view or
change router settings. Ensure that you take note of
your router login name and password for future use.
RT-AC68U
Login name:
Login password:
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6. The QIS feature automatically detects if your ISP connection type is Dynamic
IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Static IP. Enter the necessary information that your
Internet Service Provider (ISP) has provided. If your connection type is Dy-
namic IP (DHCP), QIS wizard will automatically direct you to the next step.
NOTE: If your connection type is Static IP, choose Static IP and click
Next. Enter the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and DNS
server information provided by your ISP. Click Next to proceed.
RT-AC68U
ASUS RT-AC68U
7. Assign the network name (SSID) and security key for your 2.4GHz and 5GHz
wireless connection. Click Apply when done.
ASUS RT-AC68U
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8. Your Internet and wireless settings are displayed. Click Next to continue.
9. Read the wireless network connection tutorial. When done, click Finish.
NOTES: You can assign a network name with up to 32 characters.
There are two ways for your wireless clients (notebook, tablet PC, smartphone
and so on) to connect to RT-AC68U’s wireless network.
Connect to the wireless network manually
To connect to the wireless network manually:
1. Enable the Wi-Fi function on your wireless client to scan for available wireless
networks.
2. Select the SSID or network name that you assigned to your RT-AC68U’s net-
work.
3. Enter the password and click Connect.
Connect to the wireless network through WPS
RT-AC68U has a WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button for you to connect your
wireless client to RT-AC68U’s network without entering password.
To connect to the wireless network through WPS:
1. Press the WPS button at the back of RT-AC68U. Refer to the section A quick
look at your RT-AC68U for the location of the WPS button).
2. Press the WPS button of your wireless client within two minutes or follow the
WPS instructions that came with the wireless client. When connecting via
WPS, the Power LED on your router blinks fast.
3. Wait until your router’s Power LED turns into a solid light indicating a suc-
cessfully connection between your router and your wireless client.
Connect to the wireless network
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Your wireless router comes with the
intuitive ASUSWRT web graphical
user interface. ASUSWRT allows you
to easily congure its various fea-
tures through a web browser such
as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari,
or Google Chrome.
Managing the router via the ASUSWRT web GUI
IMPORTANT:
• For more details on using your router's Web
GUI, refer to the user manual.
• Alway check and upgrade rmware to the
latest version for better experience.
• Visit ASUS Networking video channel for
tutorial videos on featured functions.
NOTE: Use the search bar
on the bottom of the inter-
face to get more informa-
tion from ASUS technical
support site
http://support.asus.com.
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AiCloud
ASUS AiCloud app provides you with access to your data wherever and when-
ever you have an Internet connection. It also allows you to access your ASUS
WebStorage account via the AiCloud mobile app on your iOS or Android device,
or via a web browser.
To install AiCloud:
1. Ensure that your router’s rmware version is the latest one and supports
AiCloud.
2. Download AiCloud app from Google Play or App Store.
3. Install your USB storage device to your router. Refer to section A quick look
at your RT-AC68U for the location of the USB ports.
4. Connect your iOS or Android devices to the router through Wi-Fi. The Ai-
Cloud app will automatically guide you through the setup process.
5. You can now access, stream and share to all les in your USB storage. Search
ASUS AiCloud for more information. Watch tutorial videos for step-by-step
guide.
Google Play App Store
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
After following the steps, I still cannot access the wireless router’s web
graphics user interface (web GUI) to congure the wireless router settings.
Ensure that your PC's proxy settings are disabled and your PC'S IP address is
obtained from the DHCP server automatically. for details on disabling the proxy
settings, visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com. For details
on using the DHCP server to obtain IP addresses automatically, refer to your
Windows® or Mac operating system's help feature.
The client cannot establish a wireless connection with the router.
Out of Range:
• Put the router closer to the wireless client.
• Try to change the channel settings.
Authentication:
• Use wired connection to connect to the router.
• Check the wireless security settings.
• Press the Reset button at the rear panel for more than ve seconds.
Cannot nd the router:
• Press the Reset button at the rear panel for more than ve seconds.
• Check the setting in the wireless adapter such as SSID and encryption
settings.
Cannot access the Internet via wireless LAN adapter.
• Move the router closer to the wireless client.
• Check whether the wireless adapter is connected to the correct wireless
router.
• Check whether the wireless channel in use conforms to the channels avail-
able in your country/area.
• Check the encryption settings.
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