Asus RT-AC88U User manual

Quick Start Guide
RT-AC88URT-AC88U
Wireless-AC3100 Dual BandWireless-AC3100 Dual Band
Gigabit RouterGigabit Router
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WEU17281a / Revised Edition V6 / February 2021

Table of contentsTable of contents
English.............................................................................................4
Dansk ...............................................................................................17
Nederlands ....................................................................................30
Français ..........................................................................................43
Suomi...............................................................................................56
Deutsch...........................................................................................69
Ελληνικά..........................................................................................82
Italiano ............................................................................................ 95
Norsk................................................................................................108
Português.......................................................................................121
Español............................................................................................134
Svenska ...........................................................................................147

NOTE
• For more details, refer to the user manual included in the support
CD.
• For yderligere oplysninger herom, bedes du venligst se i
brugervejledningen på den medfulgte cd.
• Voor meer details raadpleegt u de handleiding bij de
ondersteunings-cd.
• Katso lisätietoja tuki-CD-levyllä olevasta käyttöoppaasta.
• Pour plus de détails, consultez le manuel de l’utilisateur contenu
dans le CD de support.
• Für weitere Details beziehen Sie sich auf das Handbuch auf der
Support-CD.
• Για περισσότερες λεπτομέρειες, ανατρέξτε στο εγχειρίδιο χρήστη
που περιλαμβάνεται στο CD υποστήριξης.
• Per approfondimenti. consultare il manuale utente nel CD di
supporto.
• For mer detaljert informasjon, se brukerveiledningen som fulgte
med på støtte CD-en.
• Para mais detalhes, consulte o manual do utilizador incluído no
CD de suporte.
• Para obtener más detalles, consulte el manual del usuario
incluido en el CD de soporte.
• För ytterligare detaljer, se bruksanvisningen på support-
CD:n.

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A quick lookA quick look
USB 3.0 port Wi-Fi On/O button
Power LED Reset button
5GHz LED / 2.4GHz LED WPS button
WAN (Internet) LED
Red: No IP or no physical connection.
On: Has physical connection to a wide
area network (WAN).
USB 2.0 port
LAN 1~8 LED LAN 1 ~ 8 ports
USB 3.0 LED WAN (Internet) port
USB 2.0 LED Power (DC-IN) port
WPS LED Power button
WPS LED On/O button
WiFi
WPS

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NOTES:
• If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
• USB External HDD/Flash disk:
• The wireless router works with most USB HDDs/Flash disks up to
4TB and supports read-write access for FAT16, FAT32, NTFS, and
HFS+.
• To safely remove the USB disk, launch the web GUI (http://router.
asus.com), 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
Package contentsPackage contents
RT-AC88U Wireless Router AC adapter
Network cable (RJ-45) Quick Start Guide
Support CD (User Manual)

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Installing your routerInstalling your router
IMPORTANT: Before installing the router, ensure that Internet connec-
tion is available.
1. Position your wireless router.
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, uorescent 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 rmware updates.
• To ensure the best wireless signal, orient the four detachable antennas as shown
in the drawing below.
45°45°
WiFi
WPS
DC Power adapter DC Output: +19V with 2.37A/3.42A current
DC Output: +19.5V with 2.31A current
Operating Temperature 0~40oC Storage 0~70oC
Operating Humidity 50~90% Storage 20~90%
Specications:

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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.

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3. Set up your wireless environment.
RT-AC88U
Computer
Wall Power Outlet
Modem
Power
LAN
WAN
a
b
c
d
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 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.
4. Disable some settings on your computer.
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).

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Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with Auto-detectionQuick 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:
• By default, the login username and password for your wireless
router's Web GUI is admin.
• 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 Dy-
namic IP, PPPoE, PPTP and L2TP. 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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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 2.4GHz
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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Connect to the wireless networkConnect to the wireless network
There are two ways for your wireless clients (notebook, tablet PC, smartphone
and so on) to connect to RT-AC88U’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-AC88U’s net-
work.
3. Enter the password and click Connect.
Connect to the wireless network through WPS
RT-AC88U has a WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button for you to connect your
wireless client to RT-AC88Us network without entering password.
To connect to the wireless network through WPS:
1. Press the WPS button at the back of RT-AC88U. Refer to the section A quick
look 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 WPS LED on your router blinks fast.
3. Wait until your router’s WPS LED turns into a solid light indicating a success-
fully connection between your router and your wireless client.

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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 features through a
web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome.
NOTE: Use the search bar on the bottom of the interface to get more
information from ASUS technical support site
https://www.asus.com/support.
Managing the router via the ASUSWRT web GUIManaging 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.

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AiCloudAiCloud
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
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)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 https://www.asus.com/support. 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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• Check if the ADSL or Cable connection is correct.
• Retry using another Ethernet cable.
If the ADSL “LINK” light blinks continuously or stays o, Internet access is
not possible - the Router is unable to establish a connection with the ADSL
network.
• Ensure that all your cables are all properly connected .
• Disconnect the power cord from the ADSL or cable modem, wait a few min-
utes, then reconnect the cord.
• If the ADSL light continues to blink or stays OFF, contact your ADSL service
provider.
Network name or encryption keys are forgotten.
• Try setting up the wired connection and conguring the wireless encryption
again.
• Press the Reset button of the wireless router for more than ve seconds.
• Factory default settings:
User name / Password:
admin / admin
IP address:
192.168.1.1
2.4 GHz network
SSID:
ASUS
5 GHz network
SSID:
ASUS_5G
Where can I nd more information about the wireless router?
• User Manual in the support CD
• Technical Support site: https://www.asus.com/support
• Customer Hotline: Refer to the Support Hotline in this Quick Start Guide

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Et hurtigt kik på din RT-AC88UEt hurtigt kik på din RT-AC88U
USB 3.0 port Wi-Fi tænd/sluk-knap
Strøm LED Nulstillingsknap
2.4GHz LED / 5GHz LED WPS knap
WAN (Internet) LED
Rød: Ingen IP-adresse eller fysisk
forbindelse.
Hvid: Har en fysisk forbindelse til et
netværk (WAN).
USB 2.0 port
LAN 1~8 LED LAN 1 ~ 8 porte
USB 3.0 LED WAN (Internet) porte
USB 2.0 LED Strøm (DC-IN) port
WPS LED Afbryderknappen
WPS LED tænd/sluk-knap
WiFi
WPS

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BEMÆRKINGER:
• Du bedes venligst kontakte din forhandler, hvis nogen af delene
mangler eller er beskadiget.
• USB ekstern HDD/Flashdrev:
• Den trådløse router virker med de este USB HDD/Flashdrev (op til
4TB i størrelse), og understøtter læs-skriv adgang på FAT16, FAT32,
NTFS og HFS+.
• For sikker ernelse af USB-disken, skal du starte internetgrænseade
(http://router.asus.com), øverst til højre på siden Network Map
(Netværkskort), Klik på USB-ikonet efterfulgt af Eject USB 3.0/USB
2.0.
• Fjernes USB drevet på en forkert måde, kan det medfølge
ødelæggelse af data.
• For at se en liste over hvilke lsystemer og hardiskpartitioner, som
den trådløse router understøtter, bedes du venligst besøge http://
event.asus.com/ networks/disksupport
• For at se en liste over hvilke printere, som den trådløse router
understøtter, bedes du venligst besøge
http://event.asus.com/networks/printersupport
Pakkens indholdPakkens indhold
RT-AC88U AC adapter
Netværkskabel (RJ-45) Kvikstartguide
Support-cd (med brugervejledning/værktøjer)

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Installering af din routerInstallering af din router
VIGTIGT: Sørg for at du har en internetforbindelse før du installere
routeren.
1. Placering af din router.
For at opnå den bedste trådløse signaloverførsel mellem den trådløse router og
netværksenhederne, som er forbundet til den, skal du søre for at:
• Stil den trådløse router på et centralt sted for, at få størst trådløs dækning til
netværksenhederne .
• Hold enheden væk fra metalforhindringer, og væk fra direkte sollys .
• Hold enheden væk fra Wi-Fi enheder, der kun kører på 802.11g eller
20MHz, 2,4GHz computerudstyr, Bluetooth enheder, trådløse telefoner,
transformatorer, kraftige motorer, uorescerende lys, mikrobølgeovne,
køleskab og andet industriudstyr for, at forhindre forstyrrelser eller signaltab .
• Sørg altid for, at opdatere til den nyeste rmware. Besøg ASUS' hjemmeside
på http://www.asus.com for, at hente de seneste rmwareopdateringer .
• For at sikre det bedst mulige trådløse signal, skal du rette de re aftagelige
antenner, som vist på tegningen nedenfor.
45°45°
WiFi
WPS
Strømadapter (DC) Strømudgang (DC): + 19V med maks. 2.37A/3.42A strøm
Strømudgang (DC): + 19.5V med maks. 2.31A strøm
Betjeningstemperatur 0~40oC Opbevarings 0~70oC
Betjeningsfugtighed 50~90% Opbevarings 20~90%
Specikationer:

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2. Forberedelse af dit modem.
a. Træk stikket ud af stikkontakten, og træk stikket ud af dit kabel/ADSL
modem.
b. Træk netværkskablet ud af dit kabel/ADSL modem.
c. Genstart din computer (anbefales).
ADVARSEL! Før du trækker ledningerne/kablerne ud, bedes du sørge
for at dit kabel/ADSL modem har været slukket i mindst to minutter.
Hvis dit modem har et backup-batteri, bedes du også erne dette.
Modem
OFF!
a
b
c