User Manual

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).

1.6.1 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. Insert your wireless router’s AC adapter to the DC-IN port and

plug it to a power outlet.

RT-AC68U

Computer

Wall Power Outlet

LAN

Modem

Power

WAN