Asus RT-AC68U: instruction

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Manual for Asus RT-AC68U

RT-AC68U Dual Band

3x3 Wireless-AC 1900 Gigabit Router

Quick Start Guide

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8U

E8104 / First Edition / March 2013

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Table of contents

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English .............................................................................................5

български ......................................................................................19

Čeština .............................................................................................35

Eesti ..................................................................................................49

Magyar ............................................................................................65

Latviski ............................................................................................79

Lietuvių ...........................................................................................94

Polski ................................................................................................109

Română ...........................................................................................125

Русский ...........................................................................................139

Slovensky........................................................................................160

Türkçe ..............................................................................................176

Українська .....................................................................................190

Hrvatski ...........................................................................................206

Srpski ...............................................................................................220

Slovenščina ....................................................................................236

Note / Забележка / Poznámka /märkus / Megjegyzés/

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piezīme/ Pastaba/ Uwaga/ Notă/

Примечание

/ Obs/not/

Примітка

/ NAPOMENA / BELEŠKA /OPOMBA

For more details, refer to the user manual included in the

support CD.

За повече информация, вижте ръководството на потребителя,

намиращо се на помощния CD диск.

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disku CD.

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A további részleteket illetően tekintse meg a támogató CD-n

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lévő felhasználói útmutatót.

Detalizētāku informāciju meklējiet atbalsta CD esošajā lietotāja

rokasgrāmatā.

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kompaktiniame (CD) diske.

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użytkownika na pomocniczym dysku CD.

Pentru mai multe detalii, consultaţi manualul de utilizare inclus pe CD-

ul suport.

Для получения дополнительной информации обратитесь к

руководству пользователя на компакт-диске.

Viac podrobností nájdete v návode na obsluhu na CD s

podporou.

Daha fazla ayrıntı için destek CD'sinde bulunan kullanıcı

kılavuzuna bakın.

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підтримки

.

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Za več podrobnosti glejte uporabniški priročnik na priloženem

CD-ju.

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Package contents

RT-AC68U AC adapter

Network cable (RJ-45) Quick Start Guide

Support CD (User Manual)

NOTE: If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

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A quick look at your RT-AC68U

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1) LAN 1~4 LED 6) Power LED 11) USB 3.0/2.0 ports

2) WAN (Internet) LED 7) WPS button 12) WAN port

3) USB 3.0/2.0 LED 8) Wi-Fi On/O button 13) LED On/O button

4) 2.4GHz LED 9) Power switch 14) LAN ports

5) 5GHz LED 10) Power (DC-IN) port 15) Reset button

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NOTES:

USB External HDD/Flash disk:

The wireless router works with most USB HDDs/Flash disks up to

2TB and supports read-write access for FAT16, FAT32, EXT2, EXT3,

and NTFS.

To safely remove the USB disk, launch the web GUI

(http://192.168.1.1), then in the Network Map page's upper right

corner, click the USB icon and click Eject USB 3.0 / USB 2.0.

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Incorrect removal of the USB disk may cause data corruption.

For the list of le system and hard disk partitions that the wireless

router supports, visit

http://event.asus.com/networks/disksupport

For the list of printers that the wireless router supports, visit

http://event.asus.com/networks/printersupport

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Installing your router

IMPORTANT: Before installing the router, ensure that Internet connec-

tion is available

1. Position your wireless router.

For the optimal wireless transmission between the wireless router and con-

nected 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.

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Keep the wireless router away from 802.11g or 20MHz only Wi-Fi devices,

2.4GHz computer peripherals, Bluetooth devices, cordless phones, transformers,

heavy-duty motors, uorescent lights, microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other

industrial equipment to prevent signal interference or loss.

To ensure the best wireless signal, orient the three detachable antennas as

shown in the drawing below.

Always update to the latest rmware. Visit the ASUS website at

http://www.asus.com to get the latest rmware updates.

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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).

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WARNING! Before disconnecting the wires/cables, ensure that your

cable/ADSL modem has been turned o for at least two minutes. If your

modem has a backup battery, remove it as well.

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LAN

WAN

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3. Set up your wireless environment.

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

power outlet.

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b. Using another network cable, connect your modem to your wireless router’s

WAN port.

c. Insert your modems 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. Ensure that the WAN and LAN LEDs are blinking.

NOTE: You can also set up RT-AC68U using a mobile device such as

smartphone or tablet PC. To do this, go to Setup your router using a

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mobile device for details.

4. Disable some settings on your computer.

a. Disable the proxy server, if enabled.

b. Set the TCP/IP settings to automatically obtain an IP address.

c. Disable the dial-up connection, if enabled.

NOTE: For more details on disabling your computer settings, refer to

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

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Setting up your router using the Quick Internet Setup

Wizard

To set up your router using QIS ((Quick Internet Setup):

1. Press the power button at the back of your router. Ensure that the Power,

LAN and WAN LEDs are on.

2. Launch your web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome,

or Safari.

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NOTE: If QIS does not launch automatically, enter http://192.168.1.1

or http://router.asus.com in the address bar and refresh the browser

again.

3. Assign your router login name and password and click Next. You will need

this login name and password to log into RT-AC68U to view or change the

router settings. You can take note of your router login name and password

for future use.

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4. The wireless routers Quick Internet Setup (QIS) feature automatically detects

if your ISP connection type is Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Static

IP. Please obtain the necessary information about your Internet connection

type from your Internet Service Provider (ISP). If your connection type is

Dynamic IP (DHCP), QIS wizard will automatically direct you to the next step.

NOTE: If your connection type is Static IP, choose Static IP and click

Next. Key in IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and DNS server

information provided by your ISP. Click Next to proceed.

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Setup of router (RT-AC68U) administrator password

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Login name:

Login password:

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5. Assign the network name (SSID) and security key for your 2.4GHz and 5GHz

wireless connection. Click Apply when done.

6. Your Internet and wireless settings are displayed. Click Next to continue.

7. Read the wireless network connection tutorial. When done, click Finish.

NOTES:

You can assign a network name with up to

32 characters.

Watch the setup tutorial video if needed.

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Setting up your router using a mobile device (optional)

You can also use your mobile device such as a smartphone or a tablet PC to set

up RT-AC68U through QIS wizard. The QIS wizard will automatically switch to

the mobile version if you use a smartphone or a tablet PC to launch it.

To set up your router using a mobile device:

1. Turn on RT-AC68U.

2. Enable Wi-Fi function of your mobile device.

3. Search for the SSID ASUS, which is the default SSID

of your RT-AC68U wireless network. Click this SSID to

connect and wait for the status to display Wi-Fi con-

nected.

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4. Launch your mobile device web browser.

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NOTE: If QIS does not launch automatically,

enter http://192.168.1.1 or http://router.asus.

com in the address bar and refresh the browser

again. You can also use your mobile device to

scan for the QR code here to go to RT-AC68U’s

web interface.

5. Assign your router login name and password, and

click Next. You will need this login name and pass-

word to log into RT-AC68U’s web interface to view or

change router settings. Ensure that you take note of

your router login name and password for future use.

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Login name:

Login password:

6. The QIS feature automatically detects if your ISP connection type is Dynamic

IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Static IP. Enter the necessary information that your

Internet Service Provider (ISP) has provided. If your connection type is Dy-

namic IP (DHCP), QIS wizard will automatically direct you to the next step.

NOTE: If your connection type is Static IP, choose Static IP and click

Next. Enter the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and DNS

server information provided by your ISP. Click Next to proceed.

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ASUS RT-AC68U

7. Assign the network name (SSID) and security key for your 2.4GHz and 5GHz

wireless connection. Click Apply when done.

ASUS RT-AC68U

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8. Your Internet and wireless settings are displayed. Click Next to continue.

9. Read the wireless network connection tutorial. When done, click Finish.

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NOTES: You can assign a network name with up to 32 characters.

Connect to the wireless network

There are two ways for your wireless clients (notebook, tablet PC, smartphone

and so on) to connect to RT-AC68U’s wireless network.

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Connect to the wireless network manually

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-AC68U’s net-

work.

3. Enter the password and click Connect.

Connect to the wireless network through WPS

RT-AC68U has a WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button for you to connect your

wireless client to RT-AC68U’s network without entering password.

To connect to the wireless network through WPS:

1. Press the WPS button at the back of RT-AC68U. Refer to the section A quick

look at your RT-AC68U for the location of the WPS button).

2. Press the WPS button of your wireless client within two minutes or follow the

WPS instructions that came with the wireless client. When connecting via

WPS, the Power LED on your router blinks fast.

3. Wait until your router’s Power LED turns into a solid light indicating a suc-

cessfully connection between your router and your wireless client.

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Managing the router via the ASUSWRT web GUI

Your wireless router comes with the

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intuitive ASUSWRT web graphical

user interface. ASUSWRT allows you

to easily congure its various fea-

tures through a web browser such

as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari,

or Google Chrome.

NOTE: Use the search bar

on the bottom of the inter-

face to get more informa-

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tion 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.

Alway check and upgrade rmware to the

latest version for better experience.

Visit ASUS Networking video channel for

tutorial videos on featured functions.

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AiCloud

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ASUS AiCloud app provides you with access to your data wherever and when-

ever 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 routers rmware 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. Refer to section A quick look

at your RT-AC68U for the location of the USB ports.

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4. Connect your iOS or Android devices to the router through Wi-Fi. The Ai-

Cloud app will automatically guide you through the setup process.

5. You can now access, stream and share to all les in your USB storage. Search

ASUS AiCloud for more information. Watch tutorial videos for step-by-step

guide.

Google Play

App Store

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

After following the steps, I still cannot access the wireless router’s web

graphics user interface (web GUI) to congure 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. For details

on using the DHCP server to obtain IP addresses automatically, refer to your

Windows® or Mac operating system's help feature.

The client cannot establish a wireless connection with the router.

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Out of Range:

Put the router closer to the wireless client.

Try to change the channel settings.

Authentication:

Use wired connection to connect to the router.

Check the wireless security settings.

Press the Reset button at the rear panel for more than ve seconds.

Cannot nd the router:

Press the Reset button at the rear panel for more than ve seconds.

Check the setting in the wireless adapter such as SSID and encryption

settings.

Cannot access the Internet via wireless LAN adapter.

Move the router closer to the wireless client.

Check whether the wireless adapter is connected to the correct wireless

router.

Check whether the wireless channel in use conforms to the channels avail-

able in your country/area.

Check the encryption settings.

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