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1.3 Your wireless router

LAN LED

Off

: No power or no physical connection.

: Has physical connection to a local area network (LAN).

WAN LED

Off

: No power or no physical connection.

: Has physical connection to a wide area network (WAN).

2.4GHz LED

Off

: No 2.4GHz signal.

: Wireless system is ready.

Flashing

: Transmitting or receiving data via wireless connection.

5GHz LED

Off

: No 5GHz signal.

: Wireless system is ready.

Flashing

: Transmitting or receiving data via wireless connection.

Summary of Contents for RT-AC2600

Page 1: ...C2600 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 ...

Page 2: ...ICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT SPECIFICATI...

Page 3: ...tup QIS with Auto detection 15 2 3 Connecting to your wireless network 19 3 Configuring the General Settings 20 3 1 Using the Network Map 20 3 1 1 Setting up the wireless security settings 21 3 1 2 Managing your network clients 22 3 1 3 Monitoring your USB device 23 3 2 Creating a Guest Network 25 3 3 Using the Traffic Manager 27 3 3 1 Managing QoS Quality of Service Bandwidth 27 3 3 2 Monitoring ...

Page 4: ...N IP 50 4 2 2 DHCP Server 51 4 2 3 Route 53 4 2 4 IPTV 54 4 3 WAN 55 4 3 1 Internet Connection 55 4 3 2 Port Trigger 58 4 3 3 Virtual Server Port Forwarding 60 4 3 4 DMZ 63 4 3 5 DDNS 64 4 3 6 NAT Passthrough 65 4 4 IPv6 66 4 5 VPN Server 67 4 6 Firewall 68 4 6 1 General 68 4 6 2 URL Filter 69 4 6 3 Keyword filter 70 4 6 4 Network Services Filter 71 4 7 Administration 72 4 7 1 Operation Mode 72 4 ...

Page 5: ...de 74 4 7 4 Restore Save Upload Setting 74 4 8 System Log 75 5 Utilities 76 5 1 Device Discovery 76 5 2 Firmware Restoration 77 6 Troubleshooting 79 6 1 Basic Troubleshooting 79 6 2 Frequently Asked Questions FAQs 82 Appendices 92 Notices 92 ...

Page 6: ...uch as repair or replacement RT AC2600 Wireless Router Network cable RJ 45 Power adapter Quick Start Guide 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 A...

Page 7: ... Off No power or no physical connection On Has physical connection to a wide area network WAN 2 4GHz LED Off No 2 4GHz signal On Wireless system is ready Flashing Transmitting or receiving data via wireless connection 5GHz LED Off No 5GHz signal On Wireless system is ready Flashing Transmitting or receiving data via wireless connection ...

Page 8: ...s 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 USB 3 0 2 0 port Insert a USB 3 0 2 0 device such as a USB hard disk or USB flash drive into this port Insert your iPad s USB cable into this p...

Page 9: ... obstructions and away from direct sunlight Keep the device away from 802 11g or 20MHz only Wi Fi devices 2 4GHz computer peripherals Bluetooth devices cordless phones transformers heavy duty motors fluorescent lights microwave ovens refrigerators and other industrial equipment to prevent signal interference or loss Always update to the latest firmware Visit the ASUS website at http www asus com t...

Page 10: ...signals simultaneously This allows you to do Internet related activities such as Internet surfing or reading writing e mail messages using the 2 4GHz band while simultaneously streaming high definition audio video files such as movies or music using the 5GHz band If you are using only one computer with single band IEEE 802 11b g n WLAN adapter you will only be able to use the 2 4GHz band If you ar...

Page 11: ... 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...

Page 12: ...outer 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 To set up your wireless router via wireless connection 1 Insert your wireless router s AC adapter to the DC IN port and plug it to a power outlet 2 Using the bundled network cable connect your modem to your wireless router s WAN port Laptop Tablet Smart phone 1 Internet Modem...

Page 13: ... 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 ...

Page 14: ...are 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 On the login page key in the default user name admin and password admin 3 You can now use the Web GUI to configure various settings of your ASUS Wireless Router NOTE If you are logging into the Web GUI for the first time you will be directed to the Quick Intern...

Page 15: ...y NOTES By default the login username and password for your wireless router s Web GUI is admin For details on changing your wireless router s login username and password refer to section 4 7 2 System The wireless router s login username and password is different from the 2 4GHz 5GHz network name SSID and security key The wireless router s login username and password allows you to log into your wir...

Page 16: ... 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 Automatic IP DHCP for PPPoE PPTP and L2TP ...

Page 17: ... 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 ...

Page 18: ...18 4 Your Internet and wireless settings are displayed Click Next to continue 5 Read the wireless network connection tutorial When done click Finish ...

Page 19: ...reless 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 Wait while your computer establishes connection to the wireless network successfully The connection status is displayed and the network icon displays the connected status NOTES Refer to the next chapters for more details on configuring your ...

Page 20: ...20 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 ...

Page 21: ...SSID security level and encryption settings NOTE You can set up different wireless security settings for 2 4GHz and 5GHz bands 2 4GHz security settings 5GHz security settings 3 On the Wireless name SSID field key in a unique name for your wireless network 4 From the Security Level dropdown list select the encryption method for your wireless network IMPORTANT The IEEE 802 11n ac standard prohibits ...

Page 22: ...work 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 ...

Page 23: ...Share Disk Support List at http event asus com networks disksupport IMPORTANT You first need to create a share account and its permission access rights to allow other network clients to access the USB device via an FTP site third party FTP client utility Servers Center Samba or AiCloud For more details refer to the section 3 5 Using the USB Application in this user manual To monitor your USB devic...

Page 24: ...nd 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 When the USB disk is ejected successfully the USB status shows Unmounted ...

Page 25: ...etworks 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 ...

Page 26: ...twork 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 ...

Page 27: ...on 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 If you want to prioritize specific network applications and network services select User defined QoS rules or User defined Priority from the drop down list on t...

Page 28: ...ups of two hexadecimal digits separated by colons in transmission order e g 12 34 56 aa bc ef For source or destination port range you can either a Enter a specific port such as 95 b Enter ports within a range such as 103 315 100 or 65535 The Transferred column contains information about the upstream and downstream traffic outgoing and incoming network traffic for one section In this column you ca...

Page 29: ... are available for specified network applications NOTES Low priority packets are disregarded to ensure the transmission of high priority packets Under Download Bandwidth table set Maximum Bandwidth Limit for multiple network applications in corresponding order The higher priority upstream packet will cause the higher priority downstream packet If there are no packets being sent from high priority ...

Page 30: ...ction 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 ...

Page 31: ...rol 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 NOTE Ensure that the client name does not contain special characters or spaces as this may cause the router to function abnormally 4 Click or to add or delete the client s profile 5 Set up the allowed time limit in Time Management map Drag and drop a desired...

Page 32: ... 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 1 Using AiDisk AiDisk allows you to share files stored on a connected USB device through the Internet AiDisk also assists you with setting up ASUS DDNS and an FTP server To use AiDisk 1 From the navigation panel g...

Page 33: ...xt You can also select Skip ASUS DDNS settings then click Next to skip the DDNS setting 5 Click Finish to complete the setting 6 To access the FTP site that you created launch a web browser or a third party FTP client utility and key in the ftp link ftp domain name asuscomm com you have previously created 3 Select the access rights that you want to assign to the clients accessing your shared data ...

Page 34: ...ice 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 ...

Page 35: ... 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 Using Network Place Samba Share service Network Place Samba Share allows you to set up the accounts and permissions for the Samba service To use Samba share 1 From the navigation panel go to General USB application Servers ...

Page 36: ... b Enter the folder name and click Add The folder that you created will be added to the folder list 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 ...

Page 37: ... 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 IMPORTANT Ensure that you safely remove the USB disk Incorrect removal of the USB disk may cause data corruption To safely remove the USB disk refer to the section Safely removin...

Page 38: ...ss 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 R Select to assign read only access for a specific folder No Select this option if you do not want to share a specific folder 3 Click Apply to confirm the changes 4 To access the FTP server key in the ftp link ftp hostname as...

Page 39: ...ct 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 Wi Fi devices can identify and connect to the wireless network via your assigned SSID The SSIDs on the information banner are updated once new SSIDs are saved to the settings NOTE You can assig...

Page 40: ...es from connecting to the wireless router 6 Select the operating channel for your wireless router Select Auto to allow the wireless router to automatically select the channel that has the least amount of interference 7 Select any of these channel bandwidth to accommodate higher transmission speeds 40MHz Select this bandwidth to maximize the wireless throughput 20MHz default Select this bandwidth i...

Page 41: ... 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 ...

Page 42: ...the navigation panel go to Advanced Settings Wireless WPS tab 2 In the EnableWPS field move the slider to ON 3 WPS uses 2 4GHz by default If you want to change the frequency to 5GHz turn OFF the WPS function click Switch Frequency in the Current Frequency field and turn WPS ON again Note WPS supports authentication using Open System WPA Personal and WPA2 Personal WPS does not support a wireless ne...

Page 43: ...ogo Note Check your wireless device or its user manual for the location of the WPS button c The wireless router will scan for any available WPS devices If the wireless router does not find any WPS devices it will switch to standby mode 6 To set up WPS using the Client s PIN code follow these steps a Locate the WPS PIN code on your wireless device s user manual or on the device itself b Key in the ...

Page 44: ...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 3 In the AP Mode field select any of these options AP Only Disables the Wireless Bridge function WDS Only Enables the Wireless Bridge feature but prevents oth...

Page 45: ...ccess Point listed in the Remote AP List 5 In the Control Channel field select the operating channel for the wireless bridge Select Auto to allow the router to automatically select the channel with the least amount of interference NOTE Channel availability varies per country or region 6 On the Remote AP List key in a MAC address and click the Add button to enter the MAC address of other available ...

Page 46: ...C 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 Select Accept to allow devices in the MAC filter list to access to the wireless network Select Reject to prevent devices in the MAC filter list to access to the wireless network 4 On the MAC filter list click the Add ...

Page 47: ...ss 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 From the navigation panel go to Advanced Settings Wireless RADIUS Setting 3 Select the frequency band 4 In the Server IP Address field key in your RADIUS server s IP Address 5 In the Connection...

Page 48: ...o Enable Radio Select Yes to enable wireless networking Select No to disable wireless networking EnableWireless Scheduler You can specify a time range when wireless networking is enabled during the weekend 4 1 6 Professional The Professional screen provides advanced configuration options NOTE We recommend that you use the default values on this page ...

Page 49: ...if your wireless network is composed of older or legacy wireless devices RTSThreshold Select a lower value for RTS Request to Send Threshold to improve wireless communication in a busy or noisy wireless network with high network traffic and numerous wireless devices DTIM Interval DTIM Delivery Traffic Indication Message Interval or Data Beacon Rate is the time interval before a signal is sent to a...

Page 50: ... 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 1 LAN IP The LAN IP screen allows you to modify the LAN IP settings of your wireless router NOTE Any changes to the LAN IP address will be reflected on your DHCP settings To modify the LAN IP settings 1 From the navigation panel go to Advanced ...

Page 51: ...nced 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 In the IP Pool Ending Address field key in the ending IP address 6 In the LeaseTime field specify in seconds when an assigned IP address will expire Once it reaches this ti...

Page 52: ...han 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 On the Enable Manual Assignment field choose Yes to assign an IP address to specific MAC addresses on the network Up to 32 MAC Addresses can be added to the DHCP list for manual ass...

Page 53: ...ault 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 On the Static Route List enter the network information of other access points or nodes Click the Add or Delete button to add or remove a device on the list 4 Click Apply ...

Page 54: ...pports 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 ...

Page 55: ...tings WAN Internet Connection tab 2 Configure the following settings below When done click Apply WAN ConnectionType Choose your Internet Service Provider type The choices are Automatic IP PPPoE PPTP L2TP or fixed IP Consult your ISP if the router is unable to obtain a valid IP address or if you are unsure the WAN connection type EnableWAN Select Yes to allow the router Internet access Select No to...

Page 56: ... discovered automatically Once connected to the network devices can be remotely configured to support P2P applications interactive gaming video conferencing and web or proxy servers Unlike Port forwarding which involves manually configuring port settings UPnP automatically configures the router to accept incoming connections and direct requests to a specific PC on the local network Connect to DNS ...

Page 57: ...ct 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 Clone or change the MAC address of the ASUS wireless router to match the MAC address of the previous networking device recognized by the ISP ...

Page 58: ... for the same application at a different time An application requires specific incoming ports that are different from the outgoing ports To set up PortTrigger 1 From the navigation panel go to Advanced Settings WAN PortTrigger tab 2 Configure the following settings below When done click Apply Enable PortTrigger Choose Yes to enable Port Trigger Well Known Applications Select popular games and web ...

Page 59: ...t Trigger is disabled the router drops the connection because it is unable to determine which PC is requesting for IRC access When Port Trigger is enabled the router assigns an incoming port to receive the inbound data This incoming port closes once a specific time period has elapsed because the router is unsure when the application has been terminated Port triggering only allows one client in the...

Page 60: ...r allows PCs outside the network to access specific services provided by a PC in your network NOTE When port forwarding is enabled the ASUS router blocks unsolicited inbound traffic from the Internet and only allows replies from outbound requests from the LAN The network client does not have access to the Internet directly and vice versa To set up Port Forwarding 1 From the navigation panel go to ...

Page 61: ...e e g 10200 10300 the LAN IP address and leave the Local Port empty Port range accepts various formats such as Port Range 300 350 individual ports 566 789 or Mix 1015 1024 3021 NOTES When your network s firewall is disabled and you set 80 as the HTTP server s port range for your WAN setup then your http server web server would be in conflict with the router s web user interface A network makes use...

Page 62: ... On the Internet client use the router s WAN IP to access the server If port forwarding has been successful you should be able to access the files or applications Differences between port trigger and port forwarding Port triggering will work even without setting up a specific LAN IP address Unlike port forwarding which requires a static LAN IP address port triggering allows dynamic port forwarding...

Page 63: ...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 Caution Opening all the ports on a client to the Internet makes the network vulnerable to outside attacks Please be aware of the security risks involved in using DMZ To set up DMZ 1 From the navigation panel go to Advanced Settings WAN DMZ tab 2 Configure the setting below When done cl...

Page 64: ...Configure the following settings below When done click Apply Enable the DDNS Client Enable DDNS to access the ASUS router via the DNS name rather than WAN IP address Server and Host Name Choose ASUS DDNS or other DDNS If you want to use ASUS DDNS fill in the Host Name in the format of xxx asuscomm com xxx is your host name To remove DMZ 1 Delete the client s LAN IP address from the IP Address of E...

Page 65: ...s 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 6 NAT Passthrough NAT Passthrough allows a Virtual Private Network VPN connection to pass through the router to the network clients PPTP Passthrough L2TP Passthrough IPsec Passthrough and RTSP Passthrough are enabled by default To enable...

Page 66: ... if your Internet service supports IPv6 To set up IPv6 1 From the navigation panel go to Advanced Settings IPv6 2 Select your ConnectionType The configuration options vary depending on your selected connection type 3 Enter your IPv6 LAN and DNS settings 4 Click Apply NOTE Please refer to your ISP regarding specific IPv6 information for your Internet service ...

Page 67: ...you are trying to access To set up access to aVPN 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 Enter the user name and password for accessing the VPN server Click the button 5 Click Apply NOTE For advanced VPN server settings click the VPN Server tab to configure broadcast ...

Page 68: ...gation 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 You can also monitor packets exchanged between the LAN and WAN connection On the Logged packets type select Dropped Accepted or Both 5 Click Apply ...

Page 69: ...uch 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 On the Enable URL Filter field select Enabled 3 Enter a URL and click the button 4 Click Apply ...

Page 70: ... phrase and click the Add button 4 Click Apply NOTES The Keyword 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 Keyword Filter Web pages compressed using HTTP compression cann...

Page 71: ...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 White List limits access to only the specified network services 4 Specify the day and time when the filters will be active 5 To specify a Network Service to filter enter the Source IP Destination IP Port...

Page 72: ...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 Access Point mode In this mode the router creates a new wireless network on an existing network 3 Click Apply NOTE The router will reboot when you change t...

Page 73: ...less router can access a NTP Network time Protocol server in order to synchronize the time EnableTelnet Click Yes to enable Telnet services on the network Click No to disable Telnet Authentication Method You can select HTTP HTTPS or both protocols to secure router access EnableWeb Access fromWAN Select Yes to allow devices outside the network to access the wireless router GUI settings Select No to...

Page 74: ...lowly To recover or restore the system refer to section 5 2 Firmware Restoration 4 7 4 Restore Save Upload Setting To restore save upload wireless router settings 1 From the navigation panel go to Advanced Settings Administration Restore Save Upload Setting tab 2 Select the tasks that you want to do To restore to the default factory settings click Restore and click OK in the confirmation message T...

Page 75: ...E 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 You can view your network activities in any of these tabs General Log DHCP Leases Wireless Log Port Forwarding Routing Table ...

Page 76: ...e zip The utilities are not supported on MAC OS 5 1 Device Discovery Device Discovery is an ASUS WLAN utility that detects an ASUS wireless router device and allows you to configure the wireless networking settings To launch the Device Discovery utility From your computer s desktop click Start All Programs ASUS Utility RT AC2600Wireless Router Device Discovery RT AC2600 RT AC2600 NOTE When you set...

Page 77: ...uter 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 Hold the Reset button at the rear panel and simultaneously replug the wireless router into the power source Release the Reset button when the Power LED at the front panel flashes slowl...

Page 78: ...esktop click Start All Programs ASUS Utility RT AC2600Wireless 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 Refer to Chapter 4 Configuring the Advanced Settings for more details ...

Page 79: ...ems with your router try these basic steps in this section before looking for further solutions Upgrade Firmware to the latest version 1 Launch the Web GUI Go to Advanced Settings Administration Firmware Upgrade tab Click Check to verify if the latest firmware is available 2 If the latest firmware is available visit the ASUS global website at http www asus com Networking RTAC2600 HelpDesk_ Downloa...

Page 80: ...ly the WAN LED will be on When the Ethernet cable connecting your powered on computer with the router is plugged in properly the corresponding LAN LED will be on Check if the wireless setting on your computer matches that of your computer When you connect your computer to the router wirelessly ensure that the SSID wireless network name encryption method and password are correct Check if your netwo...

Page 81: ...81 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 ASUS_NB1 ...

Page 82: ...te the cookies and files in your web browser For Internet Explorer follow these steps 1 Launch Internet Explorer then click Tools Internet Options 2 In the General tab under Browsing history click Delete select Temporary Internet files and website files and Cookies and website data then click Delete NOTES The commands for deleting cookies and files vary with web browsers Disable proxy server setti...

Page 83: ... 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 Go to General Network Map Clients and search for the device that you want to connect to the router 2 If you cannot find the device in the Network Map go to Advanced Settings LAN DHCP Server Basic Config list...

Page 84: ...ol 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 If you still cannot connect to the router wirelessly you can reset your router to factory default settings In the router GUI click Administration Restore Save Upload Setting and click Restore ...

Page 85: ...ct 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 Go to General Parental Control and see if the device is in the list If the device is listed under Client Name remove the device using the Delete button or adjust the Time Manageme...

Page 86: ... router icon enter a new SSID and encryption key and then click Apply Reset your router to the default settings Launch the web GUI go to Administration Restore Save Upload Setting and click Restore The default login account and password are both admin How to restore the system to its default settings Go to Administration Restore Save Upload Setting and click Restore The following are the factory d...

Page 87: ...87 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 ...

Page 88: ...unch the browser 2 Click Tools Internet options Connections tab LAN settings Before configuring your wireless router do the steps described in this section for your host computer and network clients 3 From the Local Area Network LAN Settings screen untick Use a proxy server for your LAN 4 Click OK when done ...

Page 89: ... Proxy andWeb 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 theTCP 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 ...

Page 90: ...tically To obtain the IPv6 IP settings automatically tick Obtain an IPv6 address automatically 5 Click OK when done 2 Click Properties to display the Ethernet Properties window 3 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 or Internet ProtocolVersion 6 TCP IPv6 then click Properties ...

Page 91: ...ne 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 Click Tools Internet options Connections tab 3 Tick Never dial a connection 4 Click OK when done NOTE Refer to your browser s help feature for details on disabling the...

Page 92: ...valuation 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 This device must...

Page 93: ...equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help WARNING Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Prohibition of Co location This device and its an...

Page 94: ...tion in the band 5150 5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel mobile satellite systems CAN ICES 3 B NMB 3 B Radio Frequency RF Exposure Information The radiated output power of the ASUS Wireless Device is below the Innovation Science and Economic Development Canada radio frequency exposure limits The ASUS Wireless Device should be used in such...

Page 95: ...50 MHz est réservée uniquement pour une utilisation à l intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux CAN ICES 3 B NMB 3 B Informations concernant l exposition aux fréquences radio RF La puissance de sortie émise par cet appareil sans fil est inférieure à la limite d exposition aux fréquences radio d Industrie Canada...

Page 96: ...neral Public License Please see The GNU General Public License for the exact terms and conditions of this license All future firmware updates will also be accompanied with their respective source code Please visit our web site for updated information Note that we do not offer direct support for the distribution GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2 June 1991 Copyright C 1989 1991 Free Software Foun...

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