RT-ACRH18
Dual band AC WiFi Router
Quick
Start Guide
Package contents
A quick look at RT-ACRH18
RT-ACRH18 Wireless Router
AC adapter
Network cable (RJ-45)
Quick Start Guide
LAN LED
Power (DCIN) port
WAN (Internet) LED
Power switch
2.4GHz LED
USB 3.0 port
5GHz LED
WAN (Internet) port
Power LED
LAN 1 ~ 4 ports
WPS button
NOTES:
• Use only the adapter that came with your package. Using other
adapters may damage the device.
•
Specifications:
DC Power adapter
DC Output: +12V with 2A current
Operating Temperature
0~40
o
C
Storage
0~70
o
C
Operating Humidity
50~90%
Storage
20~90%
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.
• Always update to the latest firmware. Visit the ASUS website at
http://www.asus.com
to get the latest firmware updates.
Position your wireless router
Preparing your modem
1. Unplug the power cable/DSL modem. If it has a
battery backup, remove the battery.
NOTE:
If you are using DSL for Internet,
you will need your username/password
from your Internet Service Provider (ISP)
to properly configure the router.
Unplug
2. Connect your modem to the router with
the bundled network cable.
3. Power on your cable/DSL modem.
4. Check your cable/DSL modem LED lights
to ensure the connection is active.
Setting up your RT-ACRH18
2. The web GUI launches automatically when you open a web browser. If
it does not auto-launch, enter http://router.asus.com.
3. Log into the Web GUI. By default, the login username and password for
your wireless router’s Web GUI is
admin
.
4. Set up a password for your router to prevent unauthorized access.
Wall Power Outlet
Modem
LINE
LAN
RESET
PWR
Laptop
Power
WAN
LAN
a
d
c
b
1. Plug your router into a power outlet and power it on.
Connect the network cable from your computer to a LAN
port on your router.
You can set up your RT-ACRH18 via wired or wireless connection.
A.
Wired connection
1. Plug your router into a power outlet and power it
on.
B. Wireless connection
Wall Power Outlet
Modem
LINE
LAN
RESET
PWR
Power
WAN
a
c
b
Laptop
Tablet
Smart phone
2. Connect to the network
with SSID shown on
the product label on the
back side of the router.
For better network
security, change to
a unique SSID and
assign a password.
ASUS router
Wi-Fi Name (SSID): ASUS_XX
*
XX
refers to the last
two digits of the
MAC address. You
can find it on the
label on the back of
your RT-ACRH18.
