Asus RT-AX88U User manual

Quick Start Guide
RT-AX88U
Wireless-AX6000 Dual Band
Gigabit Router
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Table of contents
Package contents ........................................................................3
A quick look at RT-AX88U.........................................................3
Position your wireless router...................................................4
Preparing your modem.............................................................5
Setting up your RT-AX88U .......................................................6
A. Wired connection .............................................................................6
B. Wireless connection.........................................................................7
FAQ ...................................................................................................9
Networks Global Hotline Information .................................90
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A quick look at RT-AX88U
USB 3.0 port LED On/O button
Power LED Wi-Fi On/O button
5GHz LED USB 3.0 port
2.4GHz LED WAN (Internet) port
WAN (Internet) LED LAN 1 ~ 8 ports
LAN 1~8 LEDs WPS button
USB 3.0 LED (front) Reset button
USB 3.0 LED (back) Power (DC-IN) port
WPS LED Power button
3.0
WiFi
LED
Package contents
RT-AX88U Wireless Router AC adapter
Network cable (RJ-45) Quick Start Guide
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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
LED
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Preparing your modem
1. Unplug the power cable/DSL modem. If it has a
battery backup, remove the battery.
NOTE: If you are using DSL for Internet, you
will need your username/password from your
Internet Service Provider (ISP) to properly
conguretherouter.
2. Connect your modem to the router with the
bundled network cable.
3. Power on your cable/DSL modem.
4. Check your cable/DSL modem LED lights to ensure
the connection is active.
Unplug
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Setting up your RT-AX88U
You can set up your RT-AX88U via wired or wireless connection.
A. Wired connection
1. Plug your router into a power outlet and power it on. Connect the network
cable from your computer to a LAN port on your router.
2. The web GUI launches automatically when you open a web browser. If it does
not auto-launch, enter http://router.asus.com.
3. Set up a password for your router to prevent unauthorized access.
3.0
Modem
Wall Power Outlet
LINE LAN RESET PWR
Power
Laptop
LAN
d
a
WAN
c
b
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B. Wireless connection
1. Plug your router into a power outlet and power it on.
3.0
Modem
Wall Power Outlet
LINE LAN RESET PWR
Power
a
WAN
b
Laptop
Tablet
Smart phone
2. Connect to the network with SSID shown on the product label on the back side
of the router. For better network security, change to a unique SSID and assign
a password.
ASUS router
2.4G Wi-Fi Name (SSID): ASUS_XX_2G
5G Wi-Fi Name (SSID): ASUS_XX_5G
* XX refers to the last two digits of 2.4GHz
MACaddress.Youcannditonthelabel
on the back of your RT-AX88U.
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3. You can choose either the web GUI or ASUS Router app to set up your router.
a. Web GUI Setup
 •  Once connected, the web GUI launches automatically when you open a
web browser. If it does not auto-launch, enter http://router.asus.com.
• Set up a password for your router to prevent unauthorized access.
b. App Setup
Download ASUS Router App to set up your router via your mobile devices.
 •  Turn on Wi-Fi on your mobile devices and connect to your RT-AX88U’s
network.
 • Follow ASUS Router App setup instructions to complete the setup.
ASUS Router
ASUS
Router
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FAQ
1. WherecanIndmoreinformationaboutthewirelessrouter?
 • OnlineFAQsite:https://www.asus.com/support/faq
 • Technicalsupportsite:https://www.asus.com/support
 • Customerhotline:refertotheSupportHotlinesectioninthisQuickStart
Guide
 • Youcangettheusermanualonlineathttps://www.asus.com/support
Remembering your wireless router settings
• Rememberyourwirelesssettingsasyoucompletetheroutersetup.
Router Name: Password:
2.4 GHz network SSID: Password:
5GHz network SSID: Password:
NOTES:
• Useonlytheadapterthatcamewithyourpackage.Usingotheradapters
may damage the device.
• Specications:
DC Power adapter DCOutput:+19Vwith2.37Acurrent
Operating Temperature 0~40oC Storage 0~70oC
Operating Humidity 50~90% Storage 20~90%
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Aperçu rapide de votre routeur RT-AX88U
Port USB 3.0 Bouton LED
Voyant d'alimentation Bouton Wi-Fi
Voyant de bande 5 GHz Port USB 3.0
Voyant de bande 2,4 GHz Port réseau étendu (WAN) (Internet)
Voyant réseau étendu (WAN)
(Internet) Ports réseau local (LAN) 1 à 8
Voyants réseau local (LAN) 1 à 8 Bouton WPS
Voyant USB 3.0 (Avant) Bouton de réinitialisation
Voyant USB 3.0 (Arrière) Port d'alimentation (CC)
Voyant WPS Bouton d'alimentation
3.0
WiFi
LED
Contenu de la boîte
Routeur Wi-Fi RT-AX88U Adaptateur secteur
Câble réseau (RJ-45) Guide de démarrage rapide
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