JCG AC860 User manual

AC860 1900Mbps High Power
Dual Band Gigabit Router
User Manual

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Package Contents
The following items should be found in your package:
JCG AC860 1900Mbps Wi-Fi Router
Power Supply Unit
Ethernet Cable
Quick Installation Guide
Note:
1. Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items
are damaged or missing, please contact your distributor.
2. Operations in different systems are similar. Here we take Windows 10 as an
example.
Safety Information
If your router come with a power button, press the power button to shut off the
router. If there is no power button, you can only shut down the router completely by
disconnecting the power adapter from the power socket.
Don’t disassemble the product or repair it by yourself. You may face the risk of
electric shock and voiding the warranty. Please do contact us if you need any
assistance.
Keep your router away from water and wet locations.
This router must be operated with power supplies provided by manufacturer and in
the original packing of this router. If you have any questions, please feel free to
contact us.

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CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................... 7
1.1 OVERVIEW OF THE ROUTER................................................................................................................ 7
1.2 MAIN FEATURES .................................................................................................................................. 7
1.3 PANEL LAYOUT .................................................................................................................................... 8
1.3.1 THE FRONT PANEL.................................................................................................................................8
1.3.2 THE REAR PANEL....................................................................................................................................9
CHAPTER 2 CONNECTING THE ROUTER ............................................................. 10
2.1 INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS................................................................................10
2.2 CONNECTING THE ROUTER .................................................................................................................10
CHAPTER 3 QUICK SETUP ........................................................................................ 11
3.1 STATIC IP................................................................................................................................................. 11
3.2 DHCP (AUTO CONFIG)......................................................................................................................... 12
3.3 PPPOE ................................................................................................................................................... 12
CHAPTER 4 CONFIGURATION PAGE..................................................................... 14
CHAPTER 5 STATUS ................................................................................................... 15
5.1 NETWORK STATUS .............................................................................................................................15
5.2 WIRELESS STATUS .............................................................................................................................. 16
5.3 CLIENTS ...............................................................................................................................................17
CHAPTER 6 NETWORK .............................................................................................. 17
6.1 LAN.....................................................................................................................................................17
6.2 WAN...................................................................................................................................................18

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6.2.1 STATIC (FIXED IP) ................................................................................................................................ 18
6.2.2 DYNAMIC IP (AUTO CONFIG)............................................................................................................ 19
6.2.3 PPPOE (DSL, PON) .............................................................................................................................. 20
6.3 MAC CLONE ......................................................................................................................................21
6.4 WIFI REPEATER...................................................................................................................................21
6.5 DDNS................................................................................................................................................. 22
6.5.1 FREEDNS.AFRAID.ORG DDNS ................................................................................................................ 22
6.5.2 DYNDNS.ORG DDNS.............................................................................................................................. 23
6.5.3 WWW.NO-IP.COM DDNS...................................................................................................................... 24
6.6 GUEST ACCESS ...................................................................................................................................24
CHAPTER 7 2.4G WLAN ............................................................................................ 25
7.1 BASIC .................................................................................................................................................25
7.2 WPS ..................................................................................................................................................26
CHAPTER 8 5G WLAN................................................................................................ 27
8.1 BASIC...................................................................................................................................................27
8.2 WPS.................................................................................................................................................... 28
CHAPTER 9 SIGNAL.................................................................................................... 28
9.1 2.4G SIGNAL ......................................................................................................................................28
9.2 5G SIGNAL.........................................................................................................................................29
CHAPTER 10 USB ........................................................................................................ 30
10.1 DISK................................................................................................................................................. 30
10.2 SAMBA SERVER ..............................................................................................................................31
10.2.1 ACCESS TO THE USB STORAGE DEVICE................................................................................................ 31
10.3 MEDIA SERVER...............................................................................................................................33

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10.4 PRINTER SERVER ............................................................................................................................34
CHAPTER 11 QOS........................................................................................................ 40
CHAPTER 12 TRAFFIC ................................................................................................ 42
CHAPTER 13 MANAGEMENT .................................................................................. 43
13.1 MANAGEMENT................................................................................................................................. 43
13.2 SYSTEM SETTING .............................................................................................................................45
13.3 TIME SETTING .................................................................................................................................. 45
CHAPTER 14 ADVANCED.......................................................................................... 46
14.1 NETWORK ........................................................................................................................................46
14.1.1 IPV6................................................................................................................................................... 47
14.1.2 ROUTING ........................................................................................................................................... 49
14.2 NAT..................................................................................................................................................51
14.2.1 SINGLE PORT FORWARDING ............................................................................................................ 51
14.2.2 MULTI. PORT FORWARDING ............................................................................................................ 53
14.2.3 DMZ (DE-MILITARIZED ZONE)........................................................................................................ 54
14.2.4 UPNP (UNIVERSAL PLUG AND PLAY)............................................................................................. 55
14.3 FIREWALL .........................................................................................................................................55
14.3.1 FILTERING .......................................................................................................................................... 56
14.3.2 IP FILTERING...................................................................................................................................... 56
14.3.3 MAC FILTERING................................................................................................................................ 57
14.3.4 URL FILTERING ................................................................................................................................. 59
14.3.5 HOST FILTERING................................................................................................................................ 60
14.3.6 SECURITY ........................................................................................................................................... 62
14.4 MANAGEMENT................................................................................................................................63
14.4.1 TOOLS ............................................................................................................................................... 63
14.4.2 WOL (WAKE ON LAN) .................................................................................................................. 65
14.5 STATUS .............................................................................................................................................. 66
14.5.1 NETWORK ......................................................................................................................................... 66

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14.5.2 2.4G WIRELESS ................................................................................................................................ 66
14.5.3 5G WIRELESS.................................................................................................................................... 67
14.5.4 SYSLOG.............................................................................................................................................. 67
FAQ.................................................................................................................................. 68
APPENDIX A: CONVERT JCG ROUTER INTO AN ACCESS POINT ................. 71
APPENDIX B: CONFIGURE DHCP IN YOUR PC................................................... 74
APPENDIX C: FIND THE IP ADDRESS OF YOUR PC .......................................... 76

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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Overview of the router
JCG AC860 dual band router comes with the latest Wi-Fi standard 802.11ac, offering
combined data transfer speeds up to 1900Mbps with 1300Mbps over 5GHz band
and 600Mbps over 2.4Ghz band. Ultrafast and stable Wi-Fi speed, superior coverage
and reliable data sharing making it the best and reasonable choice for all your
network demands.
SUPERFAST WIFI WITH DEDICATED NETWORKS
Equipped with 1.4Ghz dual core processor which is able reach combined speeds up
to 1900Mbps. Simultaneous 1300Mbps 5GHz band and 600Mbps 2.4Ghz band meet
all your wireless expectations from online shopping, web browsing to smooth
gaming and 4K streaming.
FAR REACHING SIGNAL FOR SUPERIOR COVERAGE
6 high performance antennas with the latest connection technology ensures strong
wireless signal reach through walls. Brings impressive Wi-Fi speeds to every corner
and eliminate dead zones.
FULL GIGABIT WIRED CONNECTIONS
Quick and hassle-free installation provides you a better online experience in minutes.
Comes with 1 gigabit WAN port and 4 gigabit LAN port to provide 10 times faster
wired Ethernet connection speed.
USB 3.0 PORT FOR FAST SHARING
Take advantage of the USB 3.0 port to enjoy 10 times faster data transfer speed than
the traditional USB 2.0. Easily share music, image and your data stored on USB
storage. Utilize your own FTP server for secure file transfer and sharing
1.2 Main Features
Complies with IEEE 802.11ac.
One 10/100/1000 Mbps WAN Port,

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Four 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN Port
One USB 3.0 port
File sharing and print server
64/128-bits WEP, WPA / WPA2
Shares data and Internet access for users
Dynamic IP/Static IP/PPPoE/PPTP/ L2TP Internet access.
Simultaneous 2.4GHz and 5GHz deliver total speeds up to 1900Mbps
Supports UPnP, Dynamic DNS, Static Routing.
Built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing.
Access control
Supports IPv6.
Supports firmware upgrade
1.3 Panel Layout
1.3.1 The Front Panel

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Name
Status
Indication
Power
On
The router is booted.
Off
The router is turned off.
Flashing
The router is booting or upgrading.
2.4G
On
2.4G wireless network is working.
Off
2.4G wireless network is disabled.
5G
On
5G wireless network is working.
Off
5G wireless network is disabled.
USB
On
USB flash drive is detected.
Off
No USB flash drive is connected.
Flashing
Identifying the USB flash drive.
1.3.2 The Rear Panel
View from left to right:
USB 3.0 Port

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Gigabit WAN Port
LAN Port (1,2,3,4)
Power Socket
Reset Button
Chapter 2 Connecting the router
2.1 Installation Environment Requirements
Operating Temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉~104℉)
Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing
Keep the router far from any heater
Avoid direct irradiation of sunlight
Keep at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space around the router
2.2 Connecting the Router
There are 3 connection types to choose from: Static IP, DHCP, PPPoE. If you are unsure of
your connection method, please contact your Internet Service Provider. Please note that if
using the PPPOE option, you will have to enter a Username and Password (provided by
your Internet Service Provider) to gain access to the Internet.
JCG AC860 router supports easy setup which takes you less than 5 minutes, Netmask,
Gateway, Primary DNS or Secondary DNS are NOT required during the installation process.
Please follow the steps below to set up your router:
1. Connect the modem to the WAN port on your router with an Ethernet cable.
2. Turn on the modem.
3. Turn on the router.
4. Verify that the following LEDs are on and solid lit on your router.
Power, 2.4G, 5G
5. Check the rear of your router and make sure the 2 indicators of WAN port are blinking.