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Asus RT-AC68U User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Guide RT-AC68U Wireless-AC1900 Dual Band Gigabit Router...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Getting to know your wireless router Welcome! ..................6 Package contents .................6 Your wireless router ..............7 Positioning your router ..............9 Setup Requirements ..............10 Router Setup ................11 1.6.1 Wired connection ..............11 1.6.2 Wireless connection .............12 Getting started Logging into the Web GUI .............
  • Page 4 Table of contents Using AiCloud ................43 3.6.1 Cloud Disk ................44 3.6.2 Smart Access ................46 3.6.3 Smart Sync ................47 Configuring the Advanced Settings Wireless ..................48 4.1.1 General ..................48 4.1.2 WPS ....................51 4.1.3 Bridge ..................53 4.1.4 Wireless MAC Filter ...............55 4.1.5 RADIUS Setting ..............56 4.1.6 Professional ................57 LAN ....................
  • Page 5 Utilities Device Discovery ............... 85 Firmware Restoration .............. 86 Setting up your printer server ..........87 5.3.1 ASUS EZ Printer Sharing .............87 5.3.2 Using LPR to Share Printer ..........91 Download Master ..............96 5.4.1 Configuring Bit Torrent download settings ....97 5.4.2 NZB settings ................98...

  • Page 6: Getting To Know Your Wireless Router

    Support CD ( Manual NOTES: • If any of the items are 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...

  • Page 7: Your Wireless Router

    1.3 Your wireless router LAN 1~4 LED Off: No power or no physical connection. On: Has physical connection to a local area network (LAN). WAN (Internet) LED Off: No power or no physical connection. On: Has physical connection to a wide area network (WAN). USB 3.0 / 2.0 LED Off: No power or no physical connection.
  • Page 8 WI-FI On/Off button Press this button to turn on /off the Wi-Fi connection. Power button On Off Press this button to power on or off the stystem. Power (DC-IN) port Insert the bundled AC adapter into this port and connect your router to a power source. USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports Insert USB .0 / .0 devices such as USB hard disks or USB flash drives into these ports.

  • Page 9: Positioning Your Router

    • Always update to the latest firmware. Visit the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com to get the latest firmware updates. • To ensure the best wireless signal, orient the three detachable antennas as shown in the drawing below.

  • Page 10: Setup Requirements

    1.5 Setup Requirements To set up your wireless network, you need a computer that meets the following system requirements: • Ethernet RJ-45 (LAN) port (10Base-T/100Base-TX/ 1000BaseTX) • IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac wireless capability • An installed TCP/IP service • Web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome NOTES: •...

  • Page 11: Router Setup

    Use a wired connection when setting up your wireless router to avoid possible setup problems. • Before setting up your ASUS wireless router, do the following: • If you are replacing an existing router, disconnect it from your network. • Disconnect the cables/wires from your existing modem setup. If your modem has a backup battery, remove it as well.

  • Page 12: Wireless Connection

    WAN port. 4. Insert your modem’s AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to a power outlet. 1.6.2 Wireless connection RT-AC68U Wall Power Outlet Power To set up your wireless router via wireless connection: 1. Insert your wireless router’s AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to a power outlet.
  • Page 13 3. Insert your modem’s AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to a power outlet. 4. Install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN adapter on your computer. NOTES: • For details on connecting to a wireless network, refer to the WLAN adapter’s user manual.

  • Page 14: Getting Started

    Getting started 2.1 Logging into the Web GUI Your ASUS Wireless Router 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.

  • Page 15: Quick Internet Setup (Qis) With Auto-Detection

    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.
  • Page 16 2. The wireless router automatically detects if your ISP connection type is Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Static IP. 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...
  • Page 17 for Static IP 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 •...
  • Page 18 4. Your Internet and wireless settings are displayed. Click Next to continue. 5. Read the wireless network connection tutorial. When done, click Finish.

  • Page 19: Connecting To Your Wireless Network

    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.

  • Page 20: Configuring The General Settings

    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.

  • Page 21: Setting Up The Wireless Security Settings

    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. .

  • Page 22: Managing Your Network Clients

    . From the Security Level dropdown list, select the encryption method for your wireless network. 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.

  • Page 23: Monitoring Your Usb Device

    3.1.3 Monitoring your USB device The ASUS Wireless Router provides two USB ports for connecting USB devices or USB printer to allow you to share files and printer with clients in your network. NOTES: • To use this feature, you need to plug a USB storage device, such as a USB hard disk or USB flash drive, to the USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the rear...
  • Page 24 IMPORTANT! You first need to create a share account and its permission /access rights to allow other network clients to access the USB device via an FTP site/third-party FTP client utility, Servers Center, Samba, or AiCloud. For more details, refer to the section 3.5.Using the USB Application and 3.6 Using AiCloud in this user manual.
  • Page 25 Safely removing the USB disk IMPORTANT: Incorrect removal of the USB disk may cause data corruption. To safely remove the USB disk: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Network Map. > Eject USB disk. When 2. In the upper right corner, click the USB disk is ejected successfully, the USB status shows Unmounted.

  • Page 26: Creating A Guest Network

    The Guest Network provides temporary visitors with Internet connectivity via access to separate SSIDs or networks without providing access to your private network. NOTE: RT-AC68U supports up to six SSIDs (three 2.4GHz and three 5GHz SSIDs). To create a guest network: 1.
  • Page 27 4. To configure additional options, click Modify. 5. Click Yes on the Enable Guest Network screen. 6. Assign a wireless name for your temporary network on the Network Name (SSID) field. 7. Select an Authentication Method. 8. Select an Encryption method. 9.

  • Page 28: Using The Traffic Manager

    3.3 Using the Traffic Manager 3.3.1 Managing QoS (Quality of Service) Bandwidth Quality of Service (QoS) allows you to set the bandwidth priority and manage network traffic. To set up bandwidth priority: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Traffic Manager > QoS tab.
  • Page 29 4. On the user-defined QoS rules page, there are four default online service types – web surf, HTTPS and file transfers. Select your preferred service, fill in the Source IP or MAC, Destination Port, Protocol, Transferred and Priority, then click Apply. The information will be configured in the QoS rules screen.
  • Page 30 5. On the User-defined Priority page, you can prioritize the network applications or devices into five levels from the user- defined QoS rules’ dropdown list. Based on priority level, you can use the following methods to send data packets: • Change the order of upstream network packets that are sent to the Internet.

  • Page 31: Monitoring Traffic

    3.3.2 Monitoring Traffic The traffic monitor function allows you to access the bandwidth usage and speed of your Internet, wired, and wireless networks. It allows you to monitor network traffic even on a daily basis. Note: Packets from the Internet are evenly transmitted to the wired and wireless devices.

  • Page 32: Setting Up Parental Control

    3.4 Setting up Parental Control Parental Control allows you to control the Internet access time. Users can set the time limit for a client’s network usage. To use the parental control function: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Parental control. 2.

  • Page 33: Using The Usb Application

    USB hard disk or USB flash drive, in the USB 2.0 port on the rear panel of your wireless router. Ensure that the USB storage device is formatted and partitioned properly. Refer to the ASUS website at http://event.asus.com/2009/networks/disksupport/ for the file system support table.
  • Page 34 3. Select the access rights that you want to assign to the clients accessing your shared data. 4. Create your domain name via the ASUS DDNS services, read the Terms of Service and then select I will use the service and accept the Terms of service and key in your domain name.

  • Page 35: Using Servers Center

    Servers Center. Using Media Server Your wireless router allows DLNA-supported devices to access multimedia files from the USB disk connected to your wireless router. NOTE: Before using the DLNA Media Server function, connect your device to the RT-AC68U’s network.
  • Page 36 To launch the Media Server setting page, go to General > USB application > Servers Center > Media Servers tab. Refer to the following for the descriptions of the fields: • Enable DLNA Media Server: Select ON/OFF to enable/ disable the DLNA Media Server. Enable iTunes Server?: Select ON/OFF to enable/disable the iTunes Server.
  • Page 37 2. Follow the steps below to add, delete, or modify an account. To create a new account: a) Click to add new account. b) In the Account and Password fields, key in the name and password of your network client. Retype the password to confirm.
  • Page 38 3. From the list of folders, select the type of access permission that you want to assign for specific folders: • R/W: Select this option to assign read/write access. • R: Select this option to assign read-only access. • No: Select this option if you do not want to share a specific file folder.
  • Page 39 To use FTP Share service: Ensure that you have set up your FTP server through NOTES: AiDisk. For more details, refer to the section 3.5.1 Using AiDisk. 1. From the navigation panel, click General > USB application > Servers Center > FTP Share tab. 2.
  • Page 40 Miscellaneous setting Miscellaneous setting allows you to configure other settings for the USB disk, including the maximum number of user logins, the device name, work group, and character set used on the FTP server. To configure Miscellaneous settings: 1. From the navigation panel, click General > USB application > Servers Center >...
  • Page 41 • Work Group Assigns the name of the local RT-AC68U network as seen in Network Neighborhood. NOTE: For Device Name and Work Group, the standard input characters include letters (a-z, A-Z), digits (0-9), space, underscores(_), and hyphens(-). The first and last character should not contain any spaces.
  • Page 42 To set up 3G/4G internet access: 1. From the navigation panel, click General > USB application > 3G/4G. 2. In the Enable USB Modem field, select Yes. 3. Set up the following: • Location: Select your 3G/4G service provider’s location from the dropdown list.
  • Page 43 To use AiCloud: 1. From Google Play Store or Apple Store, download and install the ASUS AiCloud app to your smart device. 2. Connect your smart device to your network. Follow the instructions to complete the AiCloud setup process.
  • Page 44 1. Insert a USB storage device into the wireless router. 2. Turn on Cloud Disk. 3. Go to https://router.asus.com and enter the router login account and password. For better user experience, we recommend that you use Google Chrome or Firefox.
  • Page 45 4. You can now start accessing Cloud Disk files on devices connected to the network. NOTE: When accessing the devices that are connected to the network, you need to enter the device’s user name and password manually, which will not be saved by AiCloud for security reason.
  • Page 46 The Smart Access function allows you to easily access your home network via your router’s domain name. NOTES: • You can create a domain name for your router with ASUS DDNS. For more details, refer to section 4.3.5 DDNS. • By default, AiCloud provides a secure HTTPS connection. Key in https://[yourASUSDDNSname].asuscomm.com for a very secure...
  • Page 47 1. Launch AiCloud, click Smart Sync > Go. 2. Select ON to enable Smart Sync. 3. Click Add new account. 4. Enter your ASUS WebStorage account password and select the directory that you want to sync with WebStorage. 5. Click Apply.

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