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Getting to know your wireless
router
NOTES:
•
If any of the items are damaged or missing, contact ASUS for
technical inquiries and support, Refer to the ASUS Support Hotline
list at the back of this user manual.
•
Keep the original packaging material in case you would need future
warranty services such as repair or replacement.
RT-AC68R Wireless Router
Network cable (RJ-45)
Power adapter
Quick Start Guide
Support CD (
Manual
)
1.1
Welcome!
Thank
you for purchasing an ASUS RT-AC68R Wireless Router!
The ultra-thin and stylish RT-AC68R 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.
1.2
Package contents
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1.3
Your wireless router
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3
5
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1
LAN 1~4 LED
Off
: No power or no physical connection.
On
: Has physical connection to a local area network (LAN).
2
WAN (Internet) LED
Off
: No power or no physical connection.
On
: Has physical connection to a wide area network (WAN).
3
USB 3.0 / 2.0 LED
Off
: No power or no physical connection.
On
: Has physical connection to USB ².0 / ±.0 devices.
4
2.4GHz LED / 5GHz LED
Off
: No ±.³GHz or ´GHz signal.
On
: Wireless system is ready.
Flashing
: Transmitting or receiving data via wireless connection.
5
Power LED
Off
: No power.
On
: Device is ready.
Flashing slow
: Rescue mode
Flashing quick
: WPS is processing.
6
WPS button
This button launches the WPS Wizard.
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NOTES:
•
Use only the adapter that came with your package. Using other
adapters may damage the device.
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Specifications:
DC Power adapter
DC Output: +19V with max 1.75A current;
Operating
Temperature
0~40
o
C
Storage
0~70
o
C
Operating Humidity
50~90%
Storage
20~90%
7
WI-FI On/Off button
Press this button to turn on /off the Wi-Fi connection.
8
Power button
Press this button to power on or off the stystem.
9
Power (DC-IN) port
Insert the bundled AC adapter into this port and connect your router to a power source.
10
USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports
Insert USB ².0 / ±.0 devices such as USB hard disks or USB flash drives into these ports.
Insert your iPad’s USB cable into one of these ports to charge your iPad.
11
WAN (Internet) port
Connect a network cable into this port to establish WAN connection.
12
LED On/Off button
Press this button to turn on/off the backlight LED on the panel.
13
LAN 1 ~ 4 ports
Connect network cables into these ports to establish LAN connection.
14
Reset button
This button resets or restores the system to its factory default settings.
On
Off
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1.4
Positioning your router
For the best wireless signal transmission between the wireless
router and the network devices connected to it, ensure that you:
•
Place the wireless router in a centralized area for a maximum
wireless coverage for the network devices.
•
Keep the device away from metal obstructions and away from
direct sunlight.
•
Keep the device away from ·0±.11g or ±0MHz only Wi-Fi
devices, ±.³GHz 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
to get the latest firmware updates.
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To ensure the best wireless signal, orient the three detachable
antennas as shown in the drawing below.
45°
90°
45°
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1.5
Setup Requirements
To set up your wireless network, you need a computer that meets
the following system requirements:
• Ethernet RJ-45 (LAN) port (10Base-T/100Base-TX/
1000BaseTX)
• IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac wireless capability
• An installed TCP/IP service
• Web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or
Google Chrome
NOTES:
•
If your computer does not have built-in wireless capabilities, you may
install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN adapter to your computer to
connect to the network.
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With its dual band technology, your wireless router supports
2.4GHz
and 5GHz wireless 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.
•
Some IEEE 802.11n devices that you want to connect to your network
may or may not support 5GHz band. Refer to the device's manual for
specifications.
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The Ethernet RJ-45 cables that will be used to connect the network
devices should not exceed 100 meters.