¨ RT-AC88U Wireless-AC3100 Dual Band Gigabit Router Quick Start Guide E10303 / First Edition / April 2015 Q10303_RT-AC88U_QSG.
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WPS English A quick look WiFi USB 3.0 port Wi-Fi On/Off button Power LED Reset button 5GHz LED / 2.4GHz LED WPS button WAN (Internet) LED Red: No IP or no physical connection. On: Has physical connection to a wide area network (WAN). USB 2.0 port LAN 1~8 LED LAN 1 ~ 8 ports USB 3.0 LED WAN (Internet) port USB 2.0 LED Power (DC-IN) port WPS LED Power button WPS LED On/Off button 3 Q10303_RT-AC88U_QSG.
English Package contents RT-AC88U Wireless Router AC adapter Network cable (RJ-45) Quick Start Guide Support CD (User Manual) NOTES: • If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • USB External HDD/Flash disk: • The wireless router works with most USB HDDs/Flash disks up to 4TB and supports read-write access for FAT16, FAT32, NTFS, and HFS+. • To safely remove the USB disk, launch the web GUI (http://router. asus.
Installing your router IMPORTANT: Before installing the router, ensure that Internet connection is available. 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 away from metal obstructions and away from direct sunlight. • Keep the wireless router away from 802.11g or 20MHz only Wi-Fi devices, 2.
English 2. Prepare your modem. a. Unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet and disconnect it from your cable/ADSL modem. b. Disconnect the network cable from your cable/ADSL modem. c. Reboot your computer (recommended). Modem c a OFF! b WARNING! Before disconnecting the wires/cables, ensure that your cable/ADSL modem has been turned off for at least two minutes. If your modem has a backup battery, remove it as well. 6 Q10303_RT-AC88U_QSG.
English 3. Set up your wireless environment. Wall Power Outlet RT-AC88U a d b Power Modem LAN c WAN Computer a. Insert your wireless router’s AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to a power outlet. b. Using another network cable, connect your modem to your wireless router’s WAN port. c. Insert your modem’s AC adapter to the the DC-IN port and plug it to a power outlet. d. Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to your wireless router’s LAN port.
English Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with Auto-detection 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 and L2TP. Key in the necessary information for your ISP connection type. English IMPORTANT! Obtain the necessary information from your ISP about the Internet connection type. for Automatic IP (DHCP) for PPPoE, PPTP and L2TP 9 Q10303_RT-AC88U_QSG.
English 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.
Connect to the wireless network There are two ways for your wireless clients (notebook, tablet PC, smartphone and so on) to connect to RT-AC88U’s wireless network. To connect to the wireless network manually: 1. Enable the Wi-Fi function on your wireless client to scan for available wireless networks. 2. Select the SSID or network name that you assigned to your RT-AC88U’s network. 3. Enter the password and click Connect.
English Managing the router via the ASUSWRT web GUI Your wireless router comes with the intuitive ASUSWRT web graphical user interface. ASUSWRT allows you to easily configure its various features through a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome. NOTE: Use the search bar on the bottom of the interface to get more information from ASUS technical support site http://support.asus.com. IMPORTANT: • For more details on using your router's Web GUI, refer to the user manual.
ASUS AiCloud app provides you with access to your data wherever and whenever you have an Internet connection. It also allows you to access your ASUS WebStorage account via the AiCloud mobile app on your iOS or Android device, or via a web browser. To install AiCloud: 1. Ensure that your router’s firmware version is the latest one and supports AiCloud. 2. Download AiCloud app from Google Play or App Store. 3. Install your USB storage device to your router.
English Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) After following the steps, I still cannot access the wireless router’s web graphics user interface (web GUI) to configure the wireless router settings. Ensure that your PC's proxy settings are disabled and your PC'S IP address is obtained from the DHCP server automatically. for details on disabling the proxy settings, visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com.
Check if the ADSL or Cable connection is correct. Retry using another Ethernet cable. If the ADSL “LINK” light blinks continuously or stays off, Internet access is not possible - the Router is unable to establish a connection with the ADSL network. • • • Ensure that all your cables are all properly connected . Disconnect the power cord from the ADSL or cable modem, wait a few minutes, then reconnect the cord. If the ADSL light continues to blink or stays OFF, contact your ADSL service provider.
English REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/index.aspx Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference.
WARNING! Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. English WARNING! • Users must not modify this device. Modifications by anyone other than the party responsible for compliance with the rules of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) may void the authority granted under FCC regulations to operate this device. • For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated.
English ference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. This equipment may be operated in AT, BE, CY, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IE, IT, LU, MT, NL, PL, PT, SK, SL, ES, SE, GB, IS, LI, NO, CH, BG, RO, RT. Canada, Industry Canada (IC) Notices This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
• Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type should be chosen so that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.
English WARNING! • The device for the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems. • Les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz sont réservés uniquement pour une utilisation à l’intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux.
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English Region Country Australia New Zealand Hotline Numbers 1300-278788 0800-278788 0800-1232787 Japan Korea Thailand Asia-Pacific Singapore Malaysia Philippine India India(WL/NW) Indonesia Americas 0081-570783886 (Non-Toll Free) 0082-215666868 0066-24011717 1800-8525201 0065-64157917 0065-67203835 (Repair Status Only) 0060-320535077 1800-18550163 1800-2090365 0062-2129495000 500128 (Local Only) Vietnam 1900-555581 Hong Kong USA Canada Mexico 00852-35824770 1-812-282-2787 001-8008367847 Servic
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