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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.
•
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.
•
The Ethernet RJ-45 cables that will be used to connect the network
devices should not exceed 100 meters.
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1.6
Router Setup
IMPORTANT!
•
Use a wired connection when setting up your wireless router to
avoid possible setup problems.
•
Before setting up your ASUS wireless router, do the following:
•
If you are replacing an existing router, disconnect it from your
network.
•
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 to a power outlet.
RT-AC88U
Computer
Wa l Power Outlet
Modem
Power
LAN
WAN
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2.
Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to
your wireless router’s LAN port.
IMPORTANT!
Ensure that the LAN LED is blinking.
3
Using another network cable, connect your modem to your
wireless router’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.
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WAN
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3.
Insert your modem’s AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it
to a power outlet.
4.
Install 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.
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2
Getting started
2.1
Logging into the Web GUI
Your ASUS wireless router comes with an intuitive web graphical
user interface (GUI) that allows you to easily configure its various
features through a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox,
Safari, or Google Chrome.
NOTE:
The features may vary with different firmware versions.
To log into the web GUI:
1.
On your web browser, manually key in the wireless router’s
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 Internet Setup (QIS) page automatically.
Navigation
panel
QIS - Smart
Connect
Wizard
Top command buttons
Information
banner
middle
column
right column
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