User Guide 4G-AX56 Dual Band 4G LTE Router
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Table of contents 1 Getting to know your wireless router 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Welcome!............................................................................................6 Package contents.............................................................................6 Your wireless router........................................................................7 Positioning your router..................................................................9 Insert a Nano SIM card into 4G-AX56...............
Table of contents 3.4 3.5 Ethernet WAN Mobile Broadband Function Support List.37 Firewall.............................................................................................. 38 3.5.1 3.5.2 3.5.3 3.11.4 3.11.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 Guest Network............................................................................... 41 IPv6.................................................................................................... 43 LAN.......................................................................
Table of contents 3.13.6 3.13.7 3.13.8 DMZ............................................................................................71 DDNS..........................................................................................72 NAT Passthrough....................................................................73 3.14 Wireless............................................................................................ 74 3.14.1 3.14.2 3.14.3 3.14.4 3.14.5 3.14.6 General...............................
1 Getting to know your wireless router 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing an ASUS 4G-AX56 Wireless Router! The powerful and stylish 4G-AX56 features 2.4GHz and 5GHz dual bands for an unmatched concurrent wireless HD streaming; SMB server, UPnP AV server, and FTP server for 24/7 file sharing; a capability to handle 300,000 sessions; and the ASUS Green Network Technology, which provides up to 70% power-saving solution. 1.
1.3 Your wireless router 3G/4G signal strength LED 1 lit LED: Weak signal 2 lit LEDs: Normal signal 3 lit LEDs: Strong signal Mobile Broadband LED White: 4G connection is established. Blue: 3G connection is established. Red: No mobile broadband connection. Off: No SIM card is detected. WAN (Internet) LED Off: No data activity or no physical connection. On: Has physical connection to a wide area network (WAN). 5GHz WiFi LED Off: No 5GHz signal. On: 5GHz wireless is ready.
Reset button This button resets or restores the system to its factory default settings. WPS button Long press the button to launch the WPS Wizard. Power (DCIN) port Insert the bundled AC adapter into this port and connect your router to a power source. Nano SIM card slot Install a Nano SIM card into this slot to establish a Mobile Broadband Internet connection. Power switch Press this switch to power on or off the system.
1.4 Positioning your 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 within the view of sight of a window or clearance, and away from metal or solid obstructions and direct sunlight. • Keep the wireless router away from conventional radio emission devices operating within the 2.4GHz spectrum.
1.5 Insert a Nano SIM card into 4G-AX56 Nano SIM 1. Open the Nano SIM cover at the bottom of 4G-AX56 to reveal the Nano SIM slot. 2. Pop open the Nano SIM tray by dipping either a paper clip or a SIM eject tool into the hole beside the tray. 3. Place your Nano SIM card onto the tray. 4. Slide the tray back into the Nano SIM card slot, and close the cover.
2 Getting started 2.1 Router Setup IMPORTANT! • 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. • Reboot your cable modem and computer (recommended).
A. Wired connection NOTE: You can use either a straight-through cable or a crossover cable for wired connection. To set up your wireless router via 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. b Wall Power Outlet Power LAN LINE d Laptop Modem a c LAN RESET PWR WAN 2. The web GUI launches automatically when you open a web browser. If it does not auto-launch, enter http://www.asusrouter.
B. Wireless connection To set up your wireless router via wireless connection: 1. Plug your router into a power outlet and power it on. Smart phone Wall Power Outlet Power Modem a Tablet LINE c b WAN LAN RESET PWR Laptop 2. Connect to the network name (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. Wi-Fi Name (SSID): * ASUS_XX XX refers to the last two digits of 2.4GHz MAC address.
NOTES: 14 • For details on connecting to a wireless network, refer to the WLAN adapter’s user manual. • To set up the security settings for your network, refer to 3.1.1 Setting up the wireless security settings of this user manual.
2.2 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with Autodetection To set up your router using QIS (Quick Internet Setup): 1. Ensure that the following LEDs light up: • • Power LED WAN or Mobile Broadband LED • • 2.4GHz WiFi LED 5GHz WiFi LED 2. Launch your web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome, or Safari. NOTE: If QIS does not launch automatically, enter http://www.asusrouter.com in the address bar and refresh the browser again. 3. Log into the Web GUI. The QIS page launches automatically. 4.
5. If the WAN port is connected, 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 from your Internet Service Provider (ISP). If your connection type is Dynamic IP (DHCP), QIS wizard will automatically direct you to the next step.
for Static IP 6. If a 3G/4G network is connected, the wireless router’s Quick Internet Setup (QIS) feature automatically detects and applies the APN setting to connect to the wireless base station. If the QIS wizard failed to automatically apply the APN setting or the SIM card prompts for a PIN code, set up the APN setting manually. NOTE: The PIN code may vary from different providers.
7. The dual WAN connection configuration result is displayed. Click Next to continue. Mobile Broadband Connection is configured successfully Ethernet WAN Connection is configured successfully 8. If both WAN are configured, go to next step to configure the wireless LAN settings.
9. Assign the network name (SSID) and security key for your 2.4GHz wireless connection. Click Apply when done. 10. Your Internet and wireless settings are displayed. Click Next to complete the QIS process. 11. The 3G/4G signal strength LED lights up and is steady after completing the 3G/4G network settings via QIS, indicating a successful Internet connection.
3 Configuring the General and Advanced Settings 3.1 Using the Network Map Network Map allows you to check the Internet connection status, configure your network’s security settings and manage your network clients.
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. 2. On the Network Map screen, click System status icon . You can configure the wireless security settings such as Network Name (SSID), Authentication Method, and encryption settings. 2.
3. On the Network Name (SSID) field, key in a unique name for your wireless network. 4. From the Authentication Method dropdown list, select the authentication method for your wireless network. If you select WPA-Personal or WPA-2 Personal as the authentication method, key in the WPA-PSK key or security passkey. IMPORTANT! The IEEE 802.11n/ac standard prohibits using Low Throughput with WEP or WPA-TKIP as the unicast cipher. If you use these encryption methods, your data rate will drop to IEEE 802.
3.1.3 Managing your network clients To manage your network clients: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Network Map. 2. On the Network Map screen, select the Client Status icon to display your network client’s information.
3. On Client status table, click the device icon detailed profile of the device.
3.1.4 Monitoring the Internet Status To monitor your Internet status: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Network Map. 2. On the Network Map screen, select the Internet icon to display your Internet configuration. You can also select Mobile Broadband icon to display Mobile Broadband configuration. 3. To terminate WAN interface from your network, click the switch button on Cellular Data and Internet Connection.
3.2 Administration 3.2.1 Operation Mode The Operation Mode page allows you to select the appropriate mode for your network. To set up the operating mode: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Administration > Operation Mode. 2. Select any of these operation modes: • Wireless router mode (Default): In wireless router mode, the wireless router connects to the Internet and provides Internet access to available devices on its own local network.
3.2.2 System The System page allows you to configure your wireless router settings.
To set up the System settings: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Administration > System. 2. You can configure the following settings: • Change the router login password: You can change the password and login name for the wireless router by entering a new name and password. • Time Zone: Select the time zone for your network. • NTP Server: The wireless router can access a NTP (Network time Protocol) server in order to synchronize the time.
3.2.3 Firmware Upgrade NOTE: Download the latest firmware from the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com To upgrade the router or 4G modem firmware: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Administration > Firmware Upgrade. 2. In the New Firmware File or New Modem Firmware field, click Browse to locate the downloaded file. 3. Click Upload. NOTES: • When the upgrade process is complete, wait for some time for the system to reboot.
3.2.4 Restore/Save/Upload Setting To restore/save/upload wireless router settings: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Administration > Restore/Save/Upload Setting. 2. Select the tasks that you want to do: • To restore to the default factory settings, click Restore, and click OK in the confirmation message. • To save the current system settings, click Save setting, navigate to the folder where you intend to save the file and click Save.
3.3 AiProtection AiProtection provides real-time monitoring that detects malware, spyware, and unwanted access. It also filters unwanted websites and apps and allows you to schedule a time that a connected device is able to access the Internet.
3.3.1 Network Protection Network Protection prevents network exploits and secures your network from unwanted access. Configuring Network Protection To configure Network Protection: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > AiProtection. 2. From the AiProtection main page, click on Network Protection. 3. From the Network Protection tab, click Scan. When done scanning, the utility displays the results on the Router Security Assessment page.
IMPORTANT! Items marked as Yes on the Router Security Assessment page is considered to be at a safe status. Items marked as No, Weak, or Very Weak is highly recommended to be configured accordingly. 4. (Optional) From the Router Security Assessment page, manually configure the items marked as No, Weak, or Very Weak. To do this: a. Click an item. NOTE: When you click an item, the utility forwards you to the item’s setting page. b.
Malicious Sites Blocking This feature restricts access to known malicious websites in the cloud database for an always-up-to-date protection. NOTE: This function is automatically enabled if you run the Router Weakness Scan. To enable Malicious Sites Blocking: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > AiProtection. 2. From the AiProtection main page, click on Network Protection. 3. From the Malicious Sites Blocking pane, click ON.
3.3.2 Setting up Parental Controls Parental Control allows you to control the Internet access time or set the time limit for a client’s network usage. To go to the Parental Controls main page: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > AiProtection. 2. From the AiProtection main page, click on the Parental Controls. Time Scheduling Time Scheduling allows you to set the time limit for a client’s network usage. NOTE: Ensure that your system time is synchronized with the NTP server.
2. From the Enable Time Scheduling pane, click ON. 3. From the Client Name (MAC Address) column, select or key in the client’s name from the drop down list box. NOTE: You may also key in the client’s MAC address in the Client Name (MAC Address) column. Ensure that the client name does not contain special characters or spaces as these may cause the router to function abnormally. 4. Click to add the client’s profile. 5. Click Apply to save the settings.
3.4 Ethernet WAN Mobile Broadband Function Support List The wireless router supports wired WAN and Mobile broadband WAN in failover and failback modes. The Mobile broadband WAN is used both as Internet access and WAN backup interface. LAN, WAN, VPN, and Firewall support different functions. See the comparison table below.
3.5 Firewall The wireless router can serve as a hardware firewall for your network. NOTE: The Firewall feature is enabled by default. 3.5.1 General To set up basic Firewall settings: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Firewall > General. 2. On the Enable Firewall field, select Yes. 3. On the Enable DoS protection, select Yes to protect your network from DoS (Denial of Service) attacks though this may affect your router’s performance. 4.
To set up a URL filter: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Firewall > URL Filter. 2. On the Enable URL Filter field, select Enabled. button. 3. Enter a URL and click the 4. Click Apply. 3.5.3 Keyword filter Keyword filter blocks access to webpages containing specified keywords. To set up a keyword filter: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Firewall > Keyword Filter. 2. On the Enable Keyword Filter field, select Enabled. 3.
3.11.4 Network Services Filter The Network Services Filter blocks LAN to WAN packet exchanges and restricts network clients from accessing specific web services such as Telnet or FTP. To set up a Network Service filter: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Firewall > Network Service Filter. 2. On the Enable Network Services Filter field, select Yes. 3. Select the Filter table type. Black List blocks the specified network services.
3.6 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. To create a guest network: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Guest Network. 2. On the Guest Network screen, select 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency band for the guest network that you want to create. 3. Click Enable. 4. Configure a guest’s settings on pop-up screen 5.
9. Select Disable or Enable on the Access Intranet item. 10. Select Disable or Enable on Enable MAC Filter item for your guest network. 11. When done, click Apply. NOTES: 42 • Visit https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1034977/ to see How to set up Captive Portal. • Visit https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1034971/ to see How to set up Free WiFi.
3.7 IPv6 This wireless router supports IPv6 addressing, a system that supports more IP addresses. This standard is not yet widely available. Contact your ISP if your Internet service supports IPv6. To set up IPv6: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > IPv6. 2. Select your Connection type. The configuration options vary depending on your selected connection type. 3. Enter your IPv6 LAN and DNS settings. 4. Click Apply.
3.8 LAN 3.8.1 LAN IP The LAN IP screen allows you to modify the LAN IP settings of your wireless router. NOTE: Any changes to the LAN IP address will be reflected on your DHCP settings. To modify the LAN IP settings: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > LAN > LAN IP. 2. Modify the IP Address and Subnet Mask. 3. When done, click Apply.
3.8.2 DHCP Server Your wireless router uses DHCP to assign IP addresses automatically on your network. You can specify the IP address range and lease time for the clients on your network. To configure the DHCP server: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > LAN > DHCP Server. 2. In the Enable the DHCP Server field, tick Yes. 3. In the 4G-AX56’s Domain Name text box, enter a domain name for the wireless router. 4. In the IP Pool Starting Address field, key in the starting IP address. 5.
server will then assign a new IP address. NOTES: • We recommend that you use an IP address format of 192.168.1.xxx (where xxx can be any number between 2 and 254) when specifying an IP address range. • An IP Pool Starting Address should not be greater than the IP Pool Ending Address. 7. In the DNS and WINS Server Settings section, key in your DNS Server and WINS Server IP address if needed. 8. Your wireless router can also manually assign IP addresses to devices on the network.
3.8.3 Route If your network makes use of more than one wireless router, you can configure a routing table to share the same Internet service. NOTE: We recommend that you do not change the default route settings unless you have advanced knowledge of routing tables. To configure the LAN Routing table: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > LAN > Route. 2. On the Enable static routes field, choose Yes. 3.
3.8.4 IPTV The wireless router supports connection to IPTV services through an ISP or a LAN. The IPTV tab provides the configuration settings needed to set up IPTV, VoIP, multicasting, and UDP for your service. Contact your ISP for specific information regarding your service. 3.8.5 Switch Control Switch Control tab enables you to configure NAT Acceleration and Jumbo frame to improve network performance. We recommend that you do not change the default route settings unless you have advanced knowledge.
3.9 SMS Short Message Service (SMS) is a text messaging service that allows you to send or receive messages from or on your wireless router. 3.9.1 Sending Messages This function allows you to send short messages from your wireless router. To send a new SMS message: 1. Click the New button . 2. Enter the recipient’s phone number. 3. Compose your message. 4. Click Send to send the message. To save a draft message: 1. You can also save the draft message by clicking Save. 2.
3.9.2 Inbox Inbox allows you to view the received short messages saved in your device. Click to view more information, or tick a message and click to delete it.
3.10 System Log System Log contains your recorded network activities. NOTE: System log resets when the router is rebooted or powered off. To view your system log: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > System Log. 2.
Applications VPN Server V V V (2) FTP Server V V V (2) NOTES: V (1): Mobile WAN has separated configuration on its configuration page V (2): In most of using case, Internet service provide dispatch the mobile broadband a private IP, that will cause the WAN service failed to access from WAN side.
3.11 Traffic Manager 3.11.1 QoS This feature ensures bandwidth for prioritized tasks and applications. To enable the QoS function: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Traffic Manager > QoS. 2. From the Enable QoS pane, click ON. 3. Fill in the upload and download bandwidth fields. NOTE: Get the bandwidth information from your ISP. You can also go to http://speedtest.net to check and get your bandwidth. 4. Select the QoS Type (Traditional QoS or Bandwidth Limiter) for your configuration.
3.11.2 Traffic Monitor The traffic monitor feature allows you to access the bandwidth usage and speed of your Internet, wired, or wireless networks. It allows you to monitor network traffic in real-time or on a daily basis. It also offers an option to display the network traffic within the last 24 hours.
3.12 VPN Server VPN (Virtual Private Network) provides a secure communication to a remote computer or remote network using a public network such as the Internet. NOTE: Before setting up a VPN connection, you would need the IP address or domain name of the VPN server you are trying to access. To set up access to a VPN server: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > VPN Server. 2. On the Enable PPTP VPN Server field, select ON to enable PPTP VPN Server. 3.
3.13 WAN 3.13.1 Internet Connection The Internet Connection screen allows you to configure the settings of various WAN connection types. 3.13.1.1 WAN To configure the WAN connection settings: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > WAN > Internet Connection. 2. Configure the following settings below. When done, click Apply. • WAN Connection Type: Choose your Internet Service Provider type. The choices are Automatic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP or static IP.
• Connect to DNS Server automatically: Allows this router to get the DNS IP address from the ISP automatically. A DNS is a host on the Internet that translates Internet names to numeric IP addresses. • Authentication: This item may be specified by some ISPs. Check with your ISP and fill them in if required. • Host Name: This field allows you to provide a host name for your router. It is usually a special requirement from your ISP. If your ISP assigned a host name to your computer, enter the host name here.
3.13.1.2 Mobile Broadband 4G-AX56 has build in 3G/4G modem that allows you to use a Mobile Broadband connection for Internet access. To set up your Mobile broadband Internet access: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > WAN > Internet Connection, select the Mobile Broadband in WAN Interface field. 2. In the Enable Mobile Broadband field, select Enable. 3. Check that you have properly inserted the SIM card, and configure the mobile settings of your router. 4.
4) Roaming : When you travel to another country, you may use original SIM to access the local network if your ISP provider roaming service in the country. Enable this functions to allow you to access the local network. • Click Scan to show all the available mobile networks. • Select available mobile network and click Apply to connect to it. NOTES: • The LTE Router can detect your ISP based on the IMSI information of your SIM card.
once the Data Usage limit for Internet usage is reached. 6. APN Configuration 1) Auto (Default): The system selects Auto APN setting by default. 2) Manual: If the automatic dial-up connection fails, select Manual to configure APN setting manually. A. Location: Select your 3G/4G service provider’s location from the dropdown list. B. ISP: Select your Internet Service Provider (ISP) from the dropdown list. C.
7. PIN Configuration PIN code: Enter the 3G/4G provider’s PIN code for connection on SIM PIN Management if the SIM card is required. • The default PIN code may vary with different providers. If your ISP has disabled the PIN code verification by default, you can skip the setting. • If your ISP has enabled PIN code verification by default, you will see the SIM lock status icon on the status icon area and are required to enter the PIN code.
Mobile Connection Status To find Mobile broadband Information: 1. Click to find the detailed information. 2. The Mobile Connection Status screen displays the detailed Mobile Broadband connection status.
3.13.2 IPv6 (Internet Settings) This wireless router supports IPv6 addressing, a system that supports more IP addresses. This standard is not yet widely available. Contact your ISP if your Internet service supports IPv6. To set up IPv6: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > IPv6. 2. Select your Connection type. The configuration options vary depending on your selected connection type. 3. Enter your IPv6 LAN and DNS settings. 4. Click Apply.
3.13.3 Dual WAN Your ASUS wireless router provides dual WAN support. You can set the dual WAN feature to any of these two modes: • Fail Over: Select this mode to use the secondary WAN as the backup network access. • Load Balance: Select this mode to allow concurrent use of dual WAN connections for improved bandwidth and reliability. • Allow failback: Tick the checkbox to allow Internet connection switch back to primary WAN automatically when primary WAN becomes available.
• Network Monitoring 1) DNS Query: Select this option if you want to periodically resolve target FQDN (Fully Qualified Domain Name). 2) Ping: Select this option if you want to periodically ping test packet domain or IP address. If internet connection issue occurs due to DHCP lease problem such as IP address being expired, you can enable DNS Query or Ping to alleviate the problem.
3.13.4 Port Trigger Port range triggering opens a predetermined incoming port for a limited period of time whenever a client on the local area network makes an outgoing connection to a specified port. Port triggering is used in the following scenarios: • More than one local client needs port forwarding for the same application at a different time. • An application requires specific incoming ports that are different from the outgoing ports. To set up Port Trigger: 1.
• Trigger Port: Specify a trigger port to open the incoming port. • Protocol: Select the protocol, TCP, or UDP. • Incoming Port: Specify an incoming port to receive inbound data from the Internet. • Protocol: Select the protocol, TCP, or UDP. 5. Click the Add button to enter the port trigger information to the list. Click the Delete button to remove a port trigger entry from the list. 6. When done, click Apply.
3.13.5 Virtual Server/Port Forwarding Port forwarding is a method to direct network traffic from the Internet to a specific port or a specific range of ports to a device or number of devices on your local network. Setting up Port Forwarding on your router allows PCs outside the network to access specific services provided by a PC in your network.
3. On the Famous Server List field, select the type of service you want to access. 4. On the Famous Game List field, select the popular game that you want to access. This item lists the port required for your selected popular online game to work properly. 5. On the Port Forwarding List table, key in the following information: • Service Name: Enter a service name. • Port Range: If you want to specify a Port Range for clients on the same network, enter the Service Name, the Port Range (e.g.
6. Click the Add to enter the port trigger information to the list. Click the Delete button to remove a port trigger entry from the list. 7. When done, click Apply. To check if Port Forwarding has been configured successfully: • Ensure that your server or application is set up and running. • You will need a client outside your LAN but has Internet access (referred to as “Internet client”). This client should not be connected to the ASUS router.
3.13.6 DMZ Virtual DMZ exposes one client to the Internet, allowing this client to receive all inbound packets directed to your Local Area Network. Inbound traffic from the Internet is usually discarded and routed to a specific client only if port forwarding or a port trigger has been configured on the network. In a DMZ configuration, one network client receives all inbound packets. Setting up DMZ on a network is useful when you need incoming ports open or you want to host a domain, web, or e-mail server.
3.13.7 DDNS Setting up DDNS (Dynamic DNS) allows you to access the router from outside your network through the provided ASUS DDNS Service or another DDNS service. To set up DDNS: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > WAN > DDNS. 2. Configure the following settings below. When done, click Apply. • Enable the DDNS Client: Enable DDNS to access the ASUS router via the DNS name rather than WAN IP address. • Server and Host Name: Choose ASUS DDNS or other DDNS.
3.13.8 NAT Passthrough NAT Passthrough allows a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection to pass through the router to the network clients. PPTP Passthrough, L2TP Passthrough, IPsec Passthrough and RTSP Passthrough are enabled by default. To enable / disable the NAT Passthrough settings: 1. Go to the Advanced Settings > WAN > NAT Passthrough. 2. Select Enable or Disable for specific traffic pass through the NAT firewall. 3. When done, click Apply.
3.14 Wireless 3.14.1 General The General tab allows you to configure the basic wireless settings. To configure the basic wireless settings: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Wireless > General. 2. Configure wireless basic configuration for 2.4GHz or 5GHz frequency band. 3. In the SSID field, assign a unique name containing up to 32 characters for your SSID (Service Set Identifier) or network name to identify your wireless network.
5. In the Wireless Mode field, select any of these wireless mode options to determine the types of wireless devices that can connect to your wireless router: • Auto: Select Auto to allow 802.11ac, 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b and 802.11a devices to connect to the wireless router. • Legacy: Select Legacy to allow 802.11b/g/n devices to connect to the wireless router. Hardware that supports 802.11n natively, however, will only run at a maximum speed of 54Mbps.
TKIP + AES). If you select this option, you must enter the WPA Pre-Shared Key (network key). • WPA2 Enterprise / WPA Auto-Enterprise: This option provides very strong security. It is with integrated EAP server or an external RADIUS back-end authentication server. 11. When done, click Apply. 3.14.2 WPS WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) is a wireless security standard that allows you to easily connect devices to a wireless network. You can configure the WPS function via the PIN code or WPS button.
To enable WPS on your wireless network: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Wireless > WPS. 2. In the Enable WPS field, move the slider to ON. 3. WPS uses 2.4GHz and 5GHz radio separately. 4. You can use any of the following WPS methods for wireless connection pairing: • PBC (Push Button Configuration) Mode: • Hardware PBC on the router: Press the physical WPS button on wireless router, and then press WPS button on wireless client in three (3) minutes.
3.14.3 WDS Bridge or WDS (Wireless Distribution System) allows your ASUS wireless router to connect to another wireless access point exclusively, preventing other wireless devices or stations to access your ASUS wireless router. It can also be considered as a wireless repeater where your ASUS wireless router communicates with another access point and other wireless devices. To set up the wireless bridge: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Wireless > WDS.
2. Select the band for the wireless bridge. 3. In the AP Mode field, select any of these options: • AP Only: Disables the WDS function. • WDS Only: Enables the WDS feature but prevents other wireless devices/stations from connecting to the router. • HYBRID: Enables the Wireless Bridge feature and allows other wireless devices/stations to connect to the router. 4. In the Connect to APs in list field, click Yes if you want to connect to an Access Point listed in the Remote AP List. 5.
3.14.4 Wireless MAC Filter Wireless MAC filter provides control over packets transmitted to a specified MAC (Media Access Control) address on your wireless network. To set up the Wireless MAC filter: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter. 2. Tick Yes in the Enable MAC Filter field. 3. In the MAC Filter Mode dropdown list, select either Accept or Reject. • Select Accept to allow devices in the MAC filter list to access to the wireless network.
3.14.5 RADIUS Setting RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial In User Service) Setting provides an extra layer of security when you choose WPAEnterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, or Radius with 802.1x as your Authentication Mode. To set up the wireless RADIUS settings: 1. Ensure that the wireless router’s authentication mode is set to WPA-Auto-Enterprise or WPA2-Enterprise. NOTE: Please refer to section 3.14.1 General for configuring your wireless router’s Authentication Mode. 2.
3.14.6 Professional The Professional screen provides advanced configuration options. NOTE: We recommend that you use the default values on this page. In the Professional Setting screen, you can configure the following: • Band: Select the frequency band that the professional settings will be applied to. • Enable Radio: Select Yes to enable wireless networking. Select No to disable wireless networking. • Enable wireless scheduler: Select Yes to enable wireless networking by the following schedule rules.
• Date to Enable Radio (weekdays): You can specify which days of the week wireless networking is enabled. • Time of Day to Enable Radio: You can specify a time range when wireless networking is enabled during the week. • Date to Enable Radio (weekend): You can specify which days of the weekend wireless networking is enabled. • Time of Day to Enable Radio: You can specify a time range when wireless networking is enabled during the weekend.
• AMPDU RTS: In 802.11n or 802.11ac using a method, A-MPDU, to aggregate short packet into a longer packet for the same MAC address. When a wireless device ready for transmission sends a RTS (Request to Send). After enabling AMPDU RTS, every AMPDU frame send with RTS process. • RTS Threshold: Select a lower value for RTS (Request to Send) Threshold to improve wireless communication in a busy or noisy wireless network with high network traffic and numerous wireless devices.
4 Utilities NOTE: Download and install the wireless router's utilities from the ASUS website: https://www.asus.com/support/Download-Center/ 4.1 Device Discovery Device Discovery is an ASUS WLAN utility that detects an ASUS wireless router device, and allows you to configure the wireless networking settings. Windows: Mac OS: NOTE: When you set the router to Access Point mode, you need to use Device Discovery to get the router’s IP address.
4.2 Firmware Restoration Firmware Restoration is used on an ASUS Wireless Router that failed during its firmware upgrading process. It uploads the firmware that you specify. The process takes about three to four minutes. Windows: Mac OS: IMPORTANT! Launch the rescue mode on the router before using the Firmware Restoration utility.
To launch the rescue mode and use the Firmware Restoration utility: 1. Unplug the wireless router from the power source. 2. Hold the Reset button at the rear panel and simultaneously replug the wireless router into the power source. Release the Reset button when the Power LED at the front panel flashes slowly, which indicates that the wireless router is in the rescue mode. 3. Set a static IP on your computer and use the following to set up your TCP/IP settings: IP address: 192.168.1.x Subnet mask: 255.255.
5 Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions for issues you may encounter with your router. If you encounter problems that are not mentioned in this chapter, visit the ASUS support site at: https://www.asus.com/support for more product information and contact details of ASUS Technical Support. 5.1 Basic Troubleshooting If you are having problems with your router, try these basic steps in this section before looking for further solutions. Upgrade Firmware to the latest version. 1. Launch the Web GUI.
Restart your network in the following sequence: 1. Turn off the modem. 2. Unplug the modem. 3. Turn off the router and computers. 4. Plug in the modem. 5. Turn on the modem and then wait for 2 minutes. 6. Turn on the router and then wait for 2 minutes. 7. Turn on computers. Check if your Ethernet cables are plugged properly. • When the Ethernet cable connecting the router with the modem is plugged in properly, the WAN LED will be on.
5.2 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) I cannot access the router GUI using a web browser • • • If your computer is wired, check the Ethernet cable connection and LED status as described in the previous section. Ensure that you are using the correct login information. Ensure that the Caps Lock key is disabled when you enter the login information. Delete the cookies and files in your web browser. For Internet Explorer, follow these steps: 1. Launch Internet Explorer, then click Tools > Internet Options. 2.
The client cannot establish a wireless connection with the router. NOTE: If you are having issues connecting to 5GHz network, make sure that your wireless device supports 5GHz or features dual band capabilities. • • • • • Out of Range: • Move the router closer to the wireless client. • Try to adjust antennas of the router to the best direction as described in section 1.4 Positioning your router. DHCP server has been disabled: 1. Launch the web GUI.
Wired Internet is not accessible. • • • • • Check if your router can connect to your ISP’s WAN IP address. To do this, launch the web GUI and go to General> Network Map, and check the Internet Status. If your router cannot connect to your ISP’s WAN IP address, try restarting your network as described in the section Restart your network in following sequence under Basic Troubleshooting. The device has been blocked via the Parental Control function.
• Port trigger, port forwarding, DDNS or DMZ service cannot work. Most ISPs provide a private IP address for a mobile broadband device. Hence some services, such as AiCloud, are not accessible. Please contact your ISP for assistance. You forgot the SSID (network name) or network password • • Setup a new SSID and encryption key via a wired connection (Ethernet cable). Launch the web GUI, go to Network Map, click the router icon, enter a new SSID and encryption key, and then click Apply.
How to restore the system to its default settings? Go to Administration > Restore/Save/Upload Setting, and click Restore. The following are the factory default settings: Router’s LAN IP address: 192.168.50.1/ www.asusrouter.com WiFi Settings: SSID: ASUS_XX • NOTE: XX refers to the last two digits of 2.4GHz MAC address. You can find it on the label on the back of your router. Firmware upgrade failed. Launch the rescue mode and run the Firmware Restoration utility. Refer to section 4.
Cannot access Web GUI Before configuring your wireless router, do the steps described in this section for your host computer and network clients. A. Disable the proxy server, if enabled. Windows® 1. Click Start > Internet Explorer to launch the browser. 2. Click Tools > Internet options > Connections > LAN settings. 3. From the Local Area Network (LAN) Settings screen, untick Use a proxy server for your LAN. 4. Click OK when done.
MAC OS 1. From your Safari browser, click Safari > Preferences > Advanced > Change Settings... 2. From the Network screen, deselect FTP Proxy and Web Proxy (HTTP). 3. Click Apply Now when done. NOTE: Refer to your browser's help feature for details on disabling the proxy server. B. Set the TCP/IP settings to automatically obtain an IP address. Windows® 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center, then click the network connection to display its status window.
2. Click Properties to display the Ethernet Properties window. 3. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) or Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6), then click Properties. 4. To obtain the IPv4 IP settings automatically, tick Obtain an IP address automatically. To obtain the IPv6 IP settings automatically, tick Obtain an IPv6 address automatically. 5. Click OK when done.
MAC OS 1. Click the Apple icon located on the top left of your screen. 2. Click System Preferences > Network > Configure... 3. From the TCP/IP tab, select Using DHCP in the Configure IPv4 dropdown list. 4. Click Apply Now when done. NOTE: Refer to your operating system’s help and support feature for details on configuring your computer’s TCP/IP settings. C. Disable the dial-up connection, if enabled. Windows® 1. Click Start > Internet Explorer to launch the browser. 2.
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