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User Guide RT-AC5300 Wireless-AC5300 Tri-band Gigabit Router
User Guide RT-AC5300 Wireless-AC5300 Tri-band Gigabit Router
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Table of contents 1 Getting to know your wireless router 1.1 Welcome 7 1.2 Package contents 7 1.3 Your wireless router 8 1.4 Positioning your router 10 1.5 Setup Requirements 11 1.6 Router Setup 12 1.6.1 Wired connection 12 1.6.2 Wireless connection 13 2 Getting started 2.1 Logging into the Web GUI 15 2.2 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with Auto-detection 16 2.3 Connecting ...
Table of contents 1 Getting to know your wireless router 1.1 Welcome 7 1.2 Package contents 7 1.3 Your wireless router 8 1.4 Positioning your router 10 1.5 Setup Requirements 11 1.6 Router Setup 12 1.6.1 Wired connection 12 1.6.2 Wireless connection 13 2 Getting started 2.1 Logging into the Web GUI 15 2.2 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with Auto-detection 16 2.3 Connecting ...
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... or missing, contact ASUS for an unmatched concurrent wireless HD streaming; 1 Getting to handle 300,000 sessions; The ultra-thin and stylish RT-AC5300 features 2.4GHz, 5GHz-1 and 5 GHz-2 triple bands for technical inquiries and support, Refer to 70% powersaving solution. 1.2 Package contents RT-AC5300 Wireless Router Network cable (RJ-45...the original packaging material in case you for 24/7 file sharing; SMB server, UPnP AV server, and FTP server for purchasing an ASUS RT-AC5300 Wireless Router! Thank you would need future warranty services such as repair or replacement. 7
... or missing, contact ASUS for an unmatched concurrent wireless HD streaming; 1 Getting to handle 300,000 sessions; The ultra-thin and stylish RT-AC5300 features 2.4GHz, 5GHz-1 and 5 GHz-2 triple bands for technical inquiries and support, Refer to 70% powersaving solution. 1.2 Package contents RT-AC5300 Wireless Router Network cable (RJ-45...the original packaging material in case you for 24/7 file sharing; SMB server, UPnP AV server, and FTP server for purchasing an ASUS RT-AC5300 Wireless Router! Thank you would need future warranty services such as repair or replacement. 7
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...Flashing: Transmitting or receiving data via wireless connection. 8 Power (DC-IN) port Insert the bundled AC adapter into this port and connect your router to power on or off the system. On: Wireless system is ready. Power LED Off: No power. WAN (Internet) port Connect a network... cable into this port to establish LAN connection. On: Device is ready. 1.3 Your wireless router Power button Press this port. Flashing: Transmitting or receiving data via wireless connection. 5GHz LED Off: No 5GHz signal. On: Wireless system is ...
...Flashing: Transmitting or receiving data via wireless connection. 8 Power (DC-IN) port Insert the bundled AC adapter into this port and connect your router to power on or off the system. On: Wireless system is ready. Power LED Off: No power. WAN (Internet) port Connect a network... cable into this port to establish LAN connection. On: Device is ready. 1.3 Your wireless router Power button Press this port. Flashing: Transmitting or receiving data via wireless connection. 5GHz LED Off: No 5GHz signal. On: Wireless system is ...
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... the network devices connected to it, ensure that you: • Place the wireless router in a centralized area for a maximum wireless coverage for the network devices. • Keep the device away from metal obstructions and away from direct sunlight. • ..., microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other industrial equipment to prevent signal interference or loss. • Always update to get the latest firmware updates. 10 Visit the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com to the latest firmware.
... the network devices connected to it, ensure that you: • Place the wireless router in a centralized area for a maximum wireless coverage for the network devices. • Keep the device away from metal obstructions and away from direct sunlight. • ..., microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other industrial equipment to prevent signal interference or loss. • Always update to get the latest firmware updates. 10 Visit the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com to the latest firmware.
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... its triple band technology, your network may or may install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN adapter to your computer to connect to your wireless router supports 2.4GHz, 5GHz-1 and 5GHz-2 wireless signals simultaneously. Refer to the device's manual for specifications. • The Ethernet RJ-45 cables that you may not...
... its triple band technology, your network may or may install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN adapter to your computer to connect to your wireless router supports 2.4GHz, 5GHz-1 and 5GHz-2 wireless signals simultaneously. Refer to the device's manual for specifications. • The Ethernet RJ-45 cables that you may not...
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... possible setup problems. • Before setting up your existing modem setup. RT-AC5300 1 Modem LAN WAN 2 4 Internet 3 To set up your ASUS wireless router, do the following: • If you are replacing an existing router, disconnect it to the DC-IN port and plug it from your network.... • Disconnect the cables/wires from your wireless router via wired connection: 1. Insert your cable ...
... possible setup problems. • Before setting up your existing modem setup. RT-AC5300 1 Modem LAN WAN 2 4 Internet 3 To set up your ASUS wireless router, do the following: • If you are replacing an existing router, disconnect it to the DC-IN port and plug it from your network.... • Disconnect the cables/wires from your wireless router via wired connection: 1. Insert your cable ...
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Insert your wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to your wireless router via wireless connection: 1. 2. Ensure that the LAN LED is blinking. 3 Using another network cable, connect your wireless router's WAN port. 4. IMPORTANT! Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to a power outlet. 1.6.2 Wireless connection Computer RT-AC5300 1 Modem WAN 3 Internet 2 To set up your wireless router's LAN port. Insert your modem's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to your modem to a power outlet. 13
Insert your wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to your wireless router via wireless connection: 1. 2. Ensure that the LAN LED is blinking. 3 Using another network cable, connect your wireless router's WAN port. 4. IMPORTANT! Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to a power outlet. 1.6.2 Wireless connection Computer RT-AC5300 1 Modem WAN 3 Internet 2 To set up your wireless router's LAN port. Insert your modem's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to your modem to a power outlet. 13
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Insert your modem's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to your wireless router's WAN port. 3. NOTES: • For details on your computer. Install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN adapter 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 the section Setting up the wireless security settings in Chapter 3 of this user manual. 14 2 Using the bundled network cable, connect your modem to a power outlet. 4.
Insert your modem's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to your wireless router's WAN port. 3. NOTES: • For details on your computer. Install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN adapter 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 the section Setting up the wireless security settings in Chapter 3 of this user manual. 14 2 Using the bundled network cable, connect your modem to a power outlet. 4.
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...browser, manually key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). 3. On the login page, key in the wireless router's default IP address: http://router.asus.com. 2. NOTE: The features may vary with an intuitive web graphical user interface (GUI) that allows you are logging into the... Web GUI Your ASUS wireless router comes with different firmware versions. Top command buttons QIS - You can now use the Web GUI to easily configure its various features ...
...browser, manually key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). 3. On the login page, key in the wireless router's default IP address: http://router.asus.com. 2. NOTE: The features may vary with an intuitive web graphical user interface (GUI) that allows you are logging into the... Web GUI Your ASUS wireless router comes with different firmware versions. Top command buttons QIS - You can now use the Web GUI to easily configure its various features ...
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...Wi-Fi devices to log in quickly setting up your wireless router to reset it to section 4.6.2 System. • The wireless router's login username and password is admin. NOTE: When setting the Internet connection for your wireless router's login username and password, refer to its factory default ...settings. NOTES: • By default, the login username and password for the first time, press the Reset button on changing your wireless router's Web GUI is different from the 2.4GHz/5GHz network name (SSID) and security key. 2.2 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection...
...Wi-Fi devices to log in quickly setting up your wireless router to reset it to section 4.6.2 System. • The wireless router's login username and password is admin. NOTE: When setting the Internet connection for your wireless router's login username and password, refer to its factory default ...settings. NOTES: • By default, the login username and password for the first time, press the Reset button on changing your wireless router's Web GUI is different from the 2.4GHz/5GHz network name (SSID) and security key. 2.2 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection...
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Key in the necessary information for PPPoE, PPTP and L2TP 17 Obtain the necessary information from your ISP connection type is Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP and L2TP. for Automatic IP (DHCP) for your ISP connection type. IMPORTANT! 2. The wireless router automatically detects if your ISP about the Internet connection type.
Key in the necessary information for PPPoE, PPTP and L2TP 17 Obtain the necessary information from your ISP connection type is Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP and L2TP. for Automatic IP (DHCP) for your ISP connection type. IMPORTANT! 2. The wireless router automatically detects if your ISP about the Internet connection type.
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... your 2.4GHz and 5 GHz wireless connection. Assign the wireless network name (SSID) and security key 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 continue. 5. Your Internet and... wireless settings are displayed. NOTES: • The auto-detection of your ISP connection type takes place when you configure the wireless router for your connection settings. 3. When done, click Finish. 18 Read the wireless network connection tutorial. Click Apply when done. 4.
... your 2.4GHz and 5 GHz wireless connection. Assign the wireless network name (SSID) and security key 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 continue. 5. Your Internet and... wireless settings are displayed. NOTES: • The auto-detection of your ISP connection type takes place when you configure the wireless router for your connection settings. 3. When done, click Finish. 18 Read the wireless network connection tutorial. Click Apply when done. 4.
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... for more details on configuring your wireless network's settings. • Refer to your wireless network. 2.3 Connecting to your wireless network After setting up your wireless router via QIS, you want to connect to the wireless network successfully.
... for more details on configuring your wireless network's settings. • Refer to your wireless network. 2.3 Connecting to your wireless network After setting up your wireless router via QIS, you want to connect to the wireless network successfully.
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... at the same time. 24 NOTES: • To use this feature, you to share files and printer with clients in your wireless router. 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 need to plug a USB storage device, such as...
... at the same time. 24 NOTES: • To use this feature, you to share files and printer with clients in your wireless router. 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 need to plug a USB storage device, such as...
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... supports read-write access for Internet file sharing. For more details, refer to the section 3.5.2 Using Servers Center in this user manual. • The wireless router works with most USB HDDs/Flash disks (up to set up an FTP server for FAT16, FAT32, NTFS, and HFS+. 25 To monitor your USB...
... supports read-write access for Internet file sharing. For more details, refer to the section 3.5.2 Using Servers Center in this user manual. • The wireless router works with most USB HDDs/Flash disks (up to set up an FTP server for FAT16, FAT32, NTFS, and HFS+. 25 To monitor your USB...
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3.3.1 Network Protection Network Protection prevents network exploits and secures your network from unwanted access. From the navigation panel, go to General > AiProtection. 2. From the Network Protection tab, click Scan. Configuring Network Protection To configure Network Protection: 1. From the AiProtection main page, click on the Router Security Assessment page. 30 When done scanning, the utility displays the results on Network Protection. 3.
3.3.1 Network Protection Network Protection prevents network exploits and secures your network from unwanted access. From the navigation panel, go to General > AiProtection. 2. From the Network Protection tab, click Scan. Configuring Network Protection To configure Network Protection: 1. From the AiProtection main page, click on the Router Security Assessment page. 30 When done scanning, the utility displays the results on Network Protection. 3.
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... page. 5. From the item's security settings page, configure and make the necessary changes and click Apply when done. Go back to the Router Security Assessment page and click Close to the item's setting page. When a message prompt appears, click OK. 31 Items marked as No,..., or Very Weak. To automatically configure the security settings, click Secure Your Router. 6. Items marked as Yes on the Router Security Assessment page 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...
... page. 5. From the item's security settings page, configure and make the necessary changes and click Apply when done. Go back to the Router Security Assessment page and click Close to the item's setting page. When a message prompt appears, click OK. 31 Items marked as No,..., or Very Weak. To automatically configure the security settings, click Secure Your Router. 6. Items marked as Yes on the Router Security Assessment page 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...
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... the navigation panel, go to -date protection. From the Vulnerability protection pane, click ON. 32 NOTE: This function is automatically enabled if you run the Router Weakness Scan. To enable Vulnerability protection: 1. Vulnerability protection This feature resolves common exploits within the...
... the navigation panel, go to -date protection. From the Vulnerability protection pane, click ON. 32 NOTE: This function is automatically enabled if you run the Router Weakness Scan. To enable Vulnerability protection: 1. Vulnerability protection This feature resolves common exploits within the...
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.... 2. Select or key in the e-mail provider, e-mail account, and password then click Apply. 33 NOTE: This function is automatically enabled if you run the Router Weakness Scan. Infected Device Prevention and Blocking This feature prevents infected devices from communicating personal information or infected status to General > AiProtection. 2.
.... 2. Select or key in the e-mail provider, e-mail account, and password then click Apply. 33 NOTE: This function is automatically enabled if you run the Router Weakness Scan. Infected Device Prevention and Blocking This feature prevents infected devices from communicating personal information or infected status to General > AiProtection. 2.