Quick Start Guide

ZenWiFi Hybrid MoCA
Mesh Router
Model: XC5
Quick
Start Guide
1
Plug the adapter into the DCIN port.
2
The power LED will light up when your hardware is ready.
Hardware Explanations
XC5 Overview
Before Setup
DC Power
adapter
DC Output: +12V with max 1.5A current
Operating
Temperature
0~40
o
C Storage 0~70
o
C
Operating
Humidity
50~90% Storage 20~90%
Specications:
LAN port
DCIN port
WAN/LAN port
E21993
MoCA port
MoCA Link LED
WAN/LAN port
Connect your modem to this port with a
network cable.
LAN port
Connect a network cable into this port to
establish LAN connection.
MoCA port
Connect a coaxial cable into this port to
establish MoCA connection.
MPS/WPS combo button
Reset button
Solid white: MoCA network is connected.
Blinking white: Transmitting or receiving data via MoCA
connection.
MoCA link LED indications
MPS/WPS combo button
Press this button to start WPS or MPS MoCA pairing.
WPS pairing: Press the button on XC5 and a new wire-
less client to establish Wi-Fi connection.
MPS pairing (add a new XC5): Press the button on XC5
in the existing Mesh System rst and then press the MPS
button on the new XC5 mesh router. After a short time,
the new XC5 will be integrated into your existing Mesh
System.
MPS pairing (add a new MoCA device): Press the
button on XC5 in the existing Mesh System rst and then
press the MPS button on the new MoCA device. After a
short time, the new MoCA device will be integrated into
your existing MoCA network.
Reset button: Press this button to reset or restore the
system to its factory settings.
Setting up an AiMesh WiFi system
02
1
Prepare two or more ASUS routers supporting AiMesh.
2
Assign one as AiMesh router, and another one as AiMesh node.
** If you have multiple AiMesh routers, we recommend using the router with the highest specications
as your AiMesh router and the others as AiMesh nodes.
3
Go to AiMesh SETUP STEPS.
Setting up a standalone router
01
1
Go to ONE ROUTER SETUP STEPS.
One Router Setup
AiMesh Setup Steps
AiMesh routerAiMesh node
Download free ASUS Router app to
set up and manage your router(s)
03
One Router Setup Steps
Prepare your Modem01
1
Unplug the power of cable / DSL modem. If it has a battery
backup, remove the battery.
2
Connect your modem to the router with the network cable provided.
3
Power on the modem. Plug modem to the power outlet and power on.
WE SUGGEST...
Modem back
Modem back
4
Check the modem LED lights to ensure the connection is active.
Modem front
Connect your Device
02
1
Plug the adapter into the DCIN port of your XC5.
2
Check that the LED turns solid blue to indicate that
the hardware connection is ready for setup.
3
[Web] Connect your PC to the router
using an additional network cable.
[App] Or you can use a phone or pad
to complete the setup via ASUS Router
App.
Login and Connect
03
1
[Web] Open a web browser.
You will be redirected to the ASUS Setup Wizard. If not, navigate to
http://www.asusrouter.com.
[App] Launch ASUS Router App and follow the instructions to
complete the setup.
http://www.asusrouter.com
AiMesh Setup Steps
AiMesh routerAiMesh node
Prepare
01
Place your AiMesh router and node within 3 meters of each other
during the setup process.
AiMesh node
02
Keep your AiMesh node powered on and standby for AiMesh system
settings.
within
3 meters
If you are using DSL for internet, you will
need your username / password from your
Internet service provider (ISP) to properly
congure your router.