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6

Troubleshooting

6.1

Basic Troubleshooting

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107

6.2

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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109

Appendices

Notices 118

ASUS Contact information

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132

Networks Global Hotline Information

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133

Table of contents

7

1

Getting to know your wireless

router

1.1

Welcome!

Thank

you for purchasing an ASUS RT-AC88U Wireless Router!

The ultra-thin and stylish RT-AC88U features 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

NOTES:

•

If any of the items is 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-AC88U Wireless Router

AC adapter

Network cable (RJ-45)

Quick Start Guide

Support CD (

Manual

)

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1.3

Your wireless router

USB 3.0 port

Insert USB 3.0 devices such as USB hard disks or USB flash drives into this port.

Power LED

Off

: No power.

On

: Device is ready.

Flashing slow

: Rescue mode

5GHz LED / 2.4GHz LED

Off

: No 2.4GHz or 5GHz signal.

On

: Wireless system is ready.

Flashing

: Transmitting or receiving data via wireless connection.

WAN (Internet) LED

Red

: No IP or no physical connection.

On

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

LAN 1~8 LED

Off

: No power or no physical connection.

On

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

USB 3.0 LED

Off

: No USB 3.0 device connected.

Flashing

: USB 3.0 devices are running.

USB 2.0 LED

Off

: No USB 2.0 device connected.

Flashing

: USB 2.0 devices are running.

WPS LED

Off

: WPS verification process is off or completed.

Flashing

: WPS verification process is activated.

WiFi

WPS

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NOTES:

•

Use only the adapter that came with your package. Using other

adapters may damage the device.

•

Specifications:

DC Power adapter

DC Output: +19V with max 2.37A/3.42A current

Operating

Temperature

0~40

o

C

Storage

0~70

o

C

Operating Humidity

50~90%

Storage

20~90%

WPS LED On/Off button

Press this button to turn on/off the WPS LED on the panel.

Wi-Fi On/Off button

Press this button to turn on /off the Wi-Fi connection.

Reset button

This button resets or restores the system to its factory default settings.

WPS button

This button launches the WPS Wizard.

USB 2.0 port

Insert USB 2.0 devices such as USB hard disks or USB flash drives into this port.

LAN 1 ~ 8 ports

Connect network cables into these ports to establish LAN connection.

WAN (Internet) port

Connect a network cable into this port to establish WAN connection.

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.

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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 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

to get the latest firmware updates.

•

To ensure the best wireless signal,orient the four detachable

antennas as shown in the drawing below.

WiFi

WPS