User Guide RT-AC2600 Wireless-AC2600 Dual Band Gigabit Router The stylish RT-AC2600 features a 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.
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Table of contents 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 6 Welcome!.........................................................................................6 Package contents..........................................................................6 Your wireless router......................................................................7 Positioning your router...............................................................9 Setup Requirements....................................
Table of contents 4 4.1 Configuring the Advanced Settings 4.1.1 4.1.2 4.1.3 4.1.4 4.1.5 4.1.6 4.2 Internet Connection..............................................................55 Port Trigger...............................................................................58 Virtual Server/Port Forwarding.........................................60 DMZ............................................................................................63 DDNS........................................................
Table of contents 4.7.3 Firmware Upgrade.................................................................74 4.7.4 Restore/Save/Upload Setting............................................74 4.8 System Log................................................................................... 75 5 Utilities 76 6 Troubleshooting 79 5.1 5.2 6.1 6.2 Device Discovery........................................................................ 76 Firmware Restoration.................................................
1 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing an ASUS RT-AC2600 Wireless Router! The stylish RT-AC2600 features a 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 LAN LED O ff: No power or no physical connection. O n: Has physical connection to a local area network (LAN). WAN LED O ff: No power or no physical connection. O n: Has physical connection to a wide area network (WAN). 2.4GHz LED Off: No 2.4GHz signal. On: Wireless system is ready. F lashing: Transmitting or receiving data via wireless connection. 5GHz LED Off: No 5GHz signal. On: Wireless system is ready.
Power LED Off: No power. On: Device is ready. Flashing slow: Rescue mode F lashing quick: WPS is processing. Reset button This button resets or restores the system to its factory default settings. WPS button This button launches the WPS Wizard. Power (DC-IN) port Insert the bundled AC adapter into this port and connect your router to a power source. Power button Press this button to power on or off the system. On Off USB 3.0 / 2.0 port Insert a USB 3.0 / 2.
1.4 Positioning your router For the best wireless signal transmission between the wireless router and 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. • Keep the device away from 802.11g or 20MHz only Wi-Fi devices, 2.
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: 10 • If your computer does not have built-in wireless capabilities, you may install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN adapter to your computer to connect to the network.
1.6 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). 1.6.
2. Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to your wireless router’s LAN port. IMPORTANT! Ensure that the LAN LED is blinking. 3 Using another network cable, connect your modem to your wireless router’s 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 Smart phone 3 1 WAN Modem Internet Tablet 2 Laptop To set up your wireless router via wireless connection: 1.
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. • 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.
2 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. NOTE: The features may vary with different firmware versions. To log into the web GUI: 1. On your web browser, manually key in the wireless router’s default IP address: http://router.asus.com. 2.
2.2 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with Autodetection 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. To use QIS with auto-detection: 1. Log into the Web GUI. The QIS page launches automatically. NOTES: • By default, the login username and password for your wireless router's Web GUI is admin.
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 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 manual setting and manually configure your connection settings. 3. Assign the wireless network name (SSID) and security key for your 2.4GHz and 5 GHz wireless connection. Click Apply when done.
4. Your Internet and wireless settings are displayed. Click Next to continue. 5. Read the wireless network connection tutorial. When done, click Finish.
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. 2. Select the wireless network that you want to connect to, then click Connect. 3. You may need to key in the network security key for a secured wireless network, then click OK. 4.
3 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.
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 and under System status, you can configure the wireless security settings such as SSID, security level, and encryption settings. NOTE: You can set up different wireless security settings for 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. 2.
5. Key in your security passkey. 6. Click Apply when done. 3.1.2 Managing your network clients To manage your network clients: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Network Map tab. 2. On the Network Map screen, select the Client Status icon to display your network client’s information. 3. To block a client’s access to your network, select the client and click block.
3.1.3 Monitoring your USB device The ASUS Wireless Router provides a USB 3.0 port for connecting USB devices to allow you to share files and printer with clients in your network. NOTE: 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 port on the rear panel of your wireless router. Ensure that the USB storage device is formatted and partitioned properly. Refer to the Plug-n-Share Disk Support List at http://event.asus.
NOTES: • 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 2TB size) and supports read-write access for FAT16, FAT32, EXT2, EXT3, and NTFS. 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. 2. In the upper right corner, click > Eject USB disk.
3.2 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-AC2600 supports up to six SSIDs (three 2.4GHz and three 5GHz SSIDs). To create a guest network: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Guest Network. 2. On the Guest Network screen, select 2.4Ghz or 5Ghz frequency band for the guest network that you want to create. 3. Click Enable.
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. Specify the Access time or choose Limitless. 10. Select Disable or Enable on the Access Intranet item. 11. When done, click Apply.
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. 2. Click ON to enable QoS. Fill in the upload and download bandwidth fields. NOTE: Get the bandwidth information from your ISP. 3. Click Save. NOTE: The User Specify Rule List is for advanced settings.
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. NOTES • To fill in the source IP or MAC, you can: a) Enter a specific IP address, such as "192.168.122.1". b) Enter IP addresses within one subnet or within the same IP pool, such as “192.168.
5. On the User-defined Priority page, you can prioritize the network applications or devices into five levels from the userdefined 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. • Under Upload Bandwidth table, set Minimum Reserved Bandwidth and Maximum Bandwidth Limit for multiple network applications with different priority levels.
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.
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. Click ON to enable Parental Control. 3. Select the client whose network usage you want to control. You may also key in the client’s MAC address in the Client MAC Address column.
3.5 Using the USB Application The USB Applications function provides AiDisk, Servers Center, and Download Master submenus. IMPORTANT! To use the server functions, you need to insert a USB storage device, such as a USB hard disk or USB flash drive, in the USB 3.0 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. 3.5.
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. When done, click Next. You can also select Skip ASUS DDNS settings then click Next to skip the DDNS setting. 5. Click Finish to complete the setting. 6.
3.5.2 Using Servers Center Servers Center allows you to share the media files from the USB disk via a Media Server directory, Samba share service, or FTP share service. You can also configure other settings for the USB disk in the 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-AC2600’s network.
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 iTunes Server: Select ON/OFF to enable/disable the iTunes Server. • Media server directory: Select your media server directory and click Apply to share files from the USB disk to media devices in the network. • Media Server Status: Displays the status of the media server.
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. Click Add to add the account to the list. To delete an existing account: a) Select the account that you want to delete. b) Click . c) When prompted, click Delete to confirm the account deletion. To add a folder: a) Click .
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. 4. Click Apply to apply the changes. Using the FTP Share service FTP share enables an FTP server to share files from USB disk to other devices via your local area network or via the Internet.
To use FTP Share service: NOTES: Ensure that you have set up your FTP server through 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. From the list of folders, select the type of access rights that you want to assign for specific folders: • R/W: Select to assign read/write access for a specific folder. • W: Select to assign write only access for a specific folder.
4 Configuring the Advanced Settings 4.1 Wireless 4.1.1 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 tab. 2. Select 2.4GHz or 5GHz as the frequency band for your wireless network. 3. Assign a unique name containing up to 32 characters for your SSID (Service Set Identifier) or network name to identify your wireless network.
4. In the Hide SSID field, select Yes to prevent wireless devices from detecting your SSID. When this function is enabled, you would need to enter the SSID manually on the wireless device to access the wireless network. 5. 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, and 802.11b devices to connect to the wireless router. • Legacy: Select Legacy to allow 802.
NOTE: Your wireless router supports the maximum transmission rate of 54Mbps when the Wireless Mode is set to Auto and encryption method is WEP or TKIP. 9. Select any of these WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) Encryption options for the data transmitted over your wireless network: • Off: Disables WEP encryption • 64-bit: Enables weak WEP encryption • 128-bit: Enables improved WEP encryption. 10.When done, click Apply.
4.1.2 WPS WPS (Wi-Fi 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. NOTE: Ensure that the devices support WPS. To enable WPS on your wireless network: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Wireless > WPS tab. 2. In the Enable WPS field, move the slider to ON. 3. WPS uses 2.4GHz by default.
4. In the WPS Method field, select Push Button or Client PIN code. If you select Push Button, go to step 5. If you select Client PIN code, go to step 6. 5. To set up WPS using the router’s WPS button, follow these steps: a. Click Start or press the WPS button found at the rear of the wireless router. b. Press the WPS button on your wireless device. This is normally identified by the WPS logo. Note: Check your wireless device or its user manual for the location of the WPS button. c.
4.1.3 WDS 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 WDS: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Wireless > WDS tab. 2. Select the frequency band for the wireless bridge.
• HYBRID: Enables the Wireless Bridge feature and allows other wireless devices/stations to connect to the router. NOTE: In Hybrid mode, wireless devices connected to the ASUS wireless router will only receive half the connection speed of the Access Point. 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. In the Control Channel field, select the operating channel for the wireless bridge.
4.1.4 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 tab. 2. In the Frequency field, select the frequency band that you want to use for the Wireless MAC filter. 3. In the MAC Filter Mode dropdown list, select either Accept or Reject.
4.1.5 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 wireless RADIUS settings: 1. Ensure that the wireless router’s authentication mode is set to WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, or Radius with 802.1x. NOTE: Please refer to section 4.1.1 General section for configuring your wireless router’s Authentication Mode. 2.
4.1.6 Professional The Professional screen provides advanced configuration options. NOTE: We recommend that you use the default values on this page. In the Professional Settings 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.
• Set AP isolated: The Set AP isolated item prevents wireless devices on your network from communicating with each other. This feature is useful if many guests frequently join or leave your network. Select Yes to enable this feature or select No to disable. • Enable IGMP Snooping: When enabled, IGMP Snooping monitors IGMP communication among devices and optimizes wireless multicast traffic.
• Enable WMM APSD: Enable WMM APSD (Wi-Fi Multimedia Automatic Power Save Delivery) to improve power management between wireless devices. Select Disable to switch off WMM APSD. • TX Power adjustment: TX Power adjustment refers to the milliWatts (mW) needed to power the radio signal output of the wireless router. Enter a value between 0 to 100. NOTE: Increasing the TX Power adjustment values may affect the stability of the wireless network. 4.2 LAN 4.2.
4.2.2 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 tab. 2. In the Enable the DHCP Server field, tick Yes. 3. In the 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.
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 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.
4.2.3 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 tab. 2. On the Enable static routes field, choose Yes. 3.
4.2.4 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.
4.3 WAN 4.3.1 Internet Connection The Internet Connection screen allows you to configure the settings of various WAN connection types. To configure the WAN connection settings: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > WAN > Internet Connection tab. 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 fixed IP.
• Enable NAT: NAT (Network Address Translation) is a system where one public IP (WAN IP) is used to provide Internet access to network clients with a private IP address in a LAN. The private IP address of each network client is saved in a NAT table and is used to route incoming data packets.
• MAC Address: MAC (Media Access Control) address is a unique identifier for your networking device. Some ISPs monitor the MAC address of networking devices that connect to their service and reject any unrecognized device that attempt to connect. To avoid connection issues due to an unregistered MAC address, you can: • Contact your ISP and update the MAC address associated with your ISP service.
4.3.2 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. NOTES: • When connecting to an IRC server, a client PC makes an outgoing connection using the trigger port range 66660-7000. The IRC server responds by verifying the username and creating a new connection to the client PC using an incoming port.
4.3.3 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.
2. Configure the following settings below. When done, click Apply. • Enable Port Forwarding: Choose Yes to enable Port Forwarding. • Famous Server List: Determine which type of service you want to access. • Famous Game List: This item lists ports required for popular online games to work correctly. • FTP Server Port: Avoid assigning the port range 20:21 for your FTP server as this would conflict with the router’s native FTP server assignment. • Service Name: Enter a service name.
• Local IP: Key in the client’s LAN IP address. NOTE: Use a static IP address for the local client to make port forwarding work properly. Refer to section 4.2 LAN for information. • Local Port: Enter a specific port to receive forwarded packets. Leave this field blank if you want the incoming packets to be redirected to the specified port range. • Protocol: Select the protocol. If you are unsure, select BOTH.
4.3.4 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.
To remove DMZ: 1. Delete the client’s LAN IP address from the IP Address of Exposed Station text box. 2. When done, click Apply. 4.3.5 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 tab. 2. Configure the following settings below. When done, click Apply.
• If you want to use a different DDNS service, click FREE TRIAL and register online first. Fill in the User Name or E-mail Address and Password or DDNS Key fields. • Enable wildcard: Enable wildcard if your DDNS service requires one. NOTES: DDNS service will not work under these conditions: • When the wireless router is using a private WAN IP address (192.168. x.x, 10.x.x.x, or 172.16.x.x), as indicated by a yellow text. • The router may be on a network that uses multiple NAT tables. 4.3.
4.4 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.
4.5 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 Server field, select Yes. 3. On the Network Place (Samba) Support field, select Yes. 4.
4.6 Firewall The wireless router can serve as a hardware firewall for your network. NOTE: The Firewall feature is enabled by default. 4.6.1 General To set up basic Firewall settings: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Firewall > General tab. 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.
4.6.2 URL Filter You can specify keywords or web addresses to prevent access to specific URLs. NOTE: The URL Filter is based on a DNS query. If a network client has already accessed a website such as http://www.abcxxx.com, then the website will not be blocked (a DNS cache in the system stores previously visited websites). To resolve this issue, clear the DNS cache before setting up the URL Filter. To set up a URL filter: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Firewall > URL Filter tab. 2.
4.6.3 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 tab. 2. On the Enable Keyword Filter field, select Enabled. 3. Enter a word or phrase and click the Add button. 4. Click Apply. NOTES: 70 • The Keyword Filter is based on a DNS query. If a network client has already accessed a website such as http://www.abcxxx.
4.6.4 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 tab. 2. On the Enable Network Services Filter field, select Yes. 3. Select the Filter table type. Black List blocks the specified network services.
4.7 Administration 4.7.1 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 tab. 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.
4.7.2 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 tab. 2. You can configure the following settings: • Change router login password: You can change the password and login name for the wireless router by entering a new name and password.
4.7.3 Firmware Upgrade NOTE: Download the latest firmware from the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com To upgrade the firmware: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Administration > Firmware Upgrade tab. 2. In the New Firmware File 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.
4.8 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.
5 Utilities NOTES: • Download and install the wireless router's utilities from the ASUS website: • Device Discovery v1.4.7.1 at http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/ LiveUpdate/Release/Wireless/Discovery.zip • Firmware Restoration v1.9.0.4 at http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ ASUS/LiveUpdate/Release/Wireless/Rescue.zip • The utilities are not supported on MAC OS. 5.
5.2 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. IMPORTANT: Launch the rescue mode on the router before using the Firmware Restoration utility. NOTE: This feature is not supported on MAC OS. To launch the rescue mode and use the Firmware Restoration utility: 1. Unplug the wireless router from the power source. 2.
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: 255.255.255.0 4. From your computer’s desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility RT-AC2600 Wireless Router > Firmware Restoration. 5. Specify a firmware file, then click Upload. NOTE: This is not a firmware upgrade utility and cannot be used on a working ASUS Wireless Router. Normal firmware upgrades must be done through the web interface.
6 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. 6.1 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.
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.
• Some cable modem service providers require you to use the MAC address of the computer initially registered on the account. You can view the MAC address in the web GUI, Network Map > Clients page.
6.2 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. The default factory login name and password is “admin/admin”. 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.
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.
• SSID has been hidden. If your device can find SSIDs from other routers but cannot find your router’s SSID, go to Advanced Settings > Wireless > General, select No on Hide SSID, and select Auto on Control Channel. • If you are using a wireless LAN adapter, check if the wireless channel in use conforms to the channels available in your country/area. If not, adjust the channel, channel bandwidth, and wireless mode.
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.
• If there is still no Internet access, try to reboot your computer and verify the network’s IP address and gateway address. • Check the status indicators on the ADSL modem and the wireless router. If the WAN LED on the wireless router is not ON, check if all cables are plugged properly. You forgot the SSID (network name) or network password • Setup a new SSID and encryption key via a wired connection (Ethernet cable).
Firmware upgrade failed. Launch the rescue mode and run the Firmware Restoration utility. Refer to section 5.2 Firmware Restoration on how to use the Firmware Restoration utility.
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 tab > 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. Cllick 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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WARNING! This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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