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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide TM-AC1900 Dual Band 3x3 Wireless-AC 1900 Gigabit Router...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Getting to know your wireless router Welcome! ..................6 Package contents .................6 Your wireless router ..............7 Positioning your router ..............9 Setup Requirements ..............10 Router Setup ................11 1.6.1 Wired connection ..............11 1.6.2 Wireless connection .............12 Getting started Logging into the Web GUI .............
  • Page 4 Table of contents Configuring the Advanced Settings Wireless ..................42 4.1.1 General ..................42 4.1.2 WPS ....................45 4.1.3 Bridge ..................47 4.1.4 Wireless MAC Filter ...............49 4.1.5 RADIUS Setting ..............50 4.1.6 Professional ................51 LAN ....................53 4.2.1 LAN IP ..................53 4.2.2 DHCP Server ................54 4.2.3 Route ..................56 4.2.4 IPTV ....................57 WAN ....................
  • Page 5 Utilities Device Discovery ............... 79 Firmware Restoration .............. 80 Setting up your printer server ..........81 5.3.1 ASUS EZ Printer Sharing .............81 5.3.2 Using LPR to Share Printer ..........85 Troubleshooting Basic Troubleshooting ............. 90 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ........93 Appendices Notices .....................103...

  • Page 6: Getting To Know Your Wireless Router

    1.1 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing an ASUS TM-AC1900 Wireless Router! The ultra-thin and stylish TM-AC1900 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;...

  • Page 7: Product View

    1.3 Your wireless router TM-AC1900 Dual Band Wireless Router LAN 1~4 LED Off: No power or no physical connection. On: Has physical connection to a local area network (LAN). WAN (Internet) LED Off: No power or no physical connection. On: Has physical connection to a wide area network (WAN).

  • Page 8: Specifications

    WI-FI On/Off button Press this button to turn on /off the Wi-Fi connection. Power button On Off Press this button to power on or off the stystem. Power (DC-IN) port Insert the bundled AC adapter into this port and connect your router to a power source. USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports Insert USB 3.0 / 2.0 devices such as USB hard disks or USB flash drives into these ports.

  • Page 9: Positioning Your Router

    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. antennas as shown in the drawing below. 90 ° 45 ° 45 ° TM-AC1900 Dual Band Wireless Router...

  • Page 10: Setup Requirements

    1.5 Setup Requirements To set up your wireless network, you need a computer that meets the following system requirements: 1000BaseTX) Google Chrome NOTES: install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN adapter to your computer to connect to the network. 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...

  • Page 11: Router Setup

    1.6.1 Wired connection NOTE: You can use either a straight-through cable or a crossover cable for wired connection. TM-AC1900 Wall Power Outlet Power To set up your wireless router via wired connection: Computer 1.

  • Page 12: Wireless Connection

    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 TM-AC1900 Wall Power Outlet Power 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.
  • Page 13 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: adapter’s user manual. Setting up the wireless security settings in Chapter 3 of this user manual.

  • Page 14: Getting Started

    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.

  • Page 15: Quick Internet Setup (Qis) With Auto-Detection

    2.2 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with Auto- detection The Quick Internet Setup (QIS) function guides you in quickly setting up your Internet connection. NOTE: When setting the Internet connection for the first time, press the Reset button on your wireless router to reset it to its factory default settings.
  • Page 16 2. The wireless router automatically detects if your ISP 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 for Static IP NOTES: you configure the wireless router for the first time or when your wireless router is reset to its default settings. 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.
  • Page 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: Connecting To Your Wireless Network

    2.3 Connecting to your wireless network After setting up your wireless router via QIS, you can connect your computer or other smart devices to your wireless network. To connect to your network: 1. On your computer, click the network icon in the notification area to display the available wireless networks.

  • Page 20: Configuring The General Settings

    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: Setting Up The Wireless Security Settings

    3.1.1 Setting up the wireless security settings To protect your wireless network from unauthorized access, you need to configure its security settings. To set up the wireless security settings: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Network Map. System status, you can configure the wireless security settings such as SSID, security level, and encryption settings.

  • Page 22: Managing Your Network Clients

    4. From the Security Level dropdown list, select the encryption method for your wireless network. IMPORTANT! The IEEE 802.11n/ac standard prohibits using High Throughput with WEP or WPA-TKIP as the unicast cipher. If you use these encryption methods, your data rate will drop to IEEE 802.11g 54Mbps connection.

  • Page 23: Monitoring Your Usb Device

    3.1.3 Monitoring your USB device The ASUS Wireless Router provides two USB ports for connecting USB devices or USB printer to allow you to share files and printer with clients in your network. NOTES: USB hard disk or USB flash drive, to the USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the rear panel of your wireless router.
  • Page 24 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, or Samba. For more details, refer to the section 3.5.Using the USB Application in this user manual.
  • Page 25 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. > Eject USB disk. When 2. In the upper right corner, click the USB disk is ejected successfully, the USB status shows Unmounted.

  • Page 26: Creating A Guest Network

    3.2 Creating a Guest Network The Guest Network provides temporary visitors with Internet connectivity via access to separate SSIDs or networks without providing access to your private network. To create a guest network: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Guest Network. 2.
  • Page 27 4. To configure additional options, click Modify. 5. Click Yes on the Enable Guest Network 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.

  • Page 28: Using The Traffic Manager

    3.3 Using the Traffic Manager 3.3.1 Managing QoS (Quality of Service) Bandwidth Quality of Service (QoS) allows you to set the bandwidth priority and manage network traffic. To set up bandwidth priority: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Traffic Manager > QoS tab.
  • Page 29 4. On the user-defined QoS rules page, there are four default online service types – web surf, HTTPS and file transfers. Select your preferred service, fill in the Source IP or MAC, Destination Port, Protocol, Transferred and Priority, then click Apply. The information will be configured in the QoS rules screen.
  • Page 30 5. On the User-defined Priority page, you can prioritize the network applications or devices into five levels from the user- defined QoS rules’ dropdown list. Based on priority level, you can use the following methods to send data packets: to the Internet. Upload Bandwidth table, set Minimum Reserved Bandwidth and Maximum Bandwidth Limit for multiple network applications with different priority levels.

  • Page 31: Monitoring Traffic

    3.3.2 Monitoring Traffic The traffic monitor function 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 32: Setting Up Parental Control

    3.4 Setting up Parental Control Parental Control allows you to control the Internet access time. Users can set the time limit for a client’s network usage. To use the parental control function: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Parental control. 2.

  • Page 33: Using The Usb Application

    USB hard disk or USB flash drive, in the USB 2.0 port on the rear panel of your wireless router. 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.
  • Page 34 3. Select the access rights that you want to assign to the clients accessing your shared data. 4. Create your domain name via the ASUS DDNS services, read the Terms of Service and then select I will use the service and accept the Terms of service and key in your domain name.

  • Page 35: Using Servers Center

    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 TM-AC1900’s network.
  • Page 36 To launch the Media Server setting page, go to General > USB application > Servers Center > Media Servers tab. Refer to the following for the descriptions of the fields: Enable DLNA Media Server: Select ON/OFF to enable/ disable the DLNA Media Server. Enable iTunes Server?: Select ON/OFF to enable/disable the iTunes Server.
  • Page 37 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.
  • Page 38 3. From the list of folders, select the type of access permission that you want to assign for specific folders: R/W: Select this option to assign read/write access. R: Select this option to assign read-only access. No: Select this option if you do not want to share a specific file folder.
  • Page 39 To use FTP Share service: Ensure that you have set up your FTP server through NOTE: AiDisk. For more details, refer to the section 3.5.1 Using AiDisk. 1. From the navigation panel, click General > USB application > Servers Center > FTP Share tab. 2.

  • Page 40: G/4G

    3.5.3 3G/4G 3G/4G USB modems can be connected to TM-AC1900 to allow Internet access. NOTE: For a list of verified USB modems, please visit: http://event.asus.com/2009/networks/3gsupport/ To set up 3G/4G internet access: 1. From the navigation panel, click General > USB application >...
  • Page 41 Username / Password: The username and password will be provided by the 3G/4G network carrier. USB Adapter: Choose your USB 3G / 4G adapter from the dropdown list. If you are not sure of your USB adapter’s model or the model is not listed in the options, select Auto. 4.

  • Page 42: Configuring The Advanced Settings

    Configuring the Advanced Settings 4.1 Wireless 4.1.1 General The General tab allows you to configure the basic wireless settings. To configure the basic wireless settings: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Wireless > General tab. 2. Select 2.4GHz or 5GHz as the frequency band for your wireless network.
  • Page 43 4. In the Hide SSID field, select Yes to prevent wireless devices from detecting your SSID. When this function is enabled, you would need to enter the SSID manually on the wireless device to access the wireless network. 5. Select any of these wireless mode options to determine the types of wireless devices that can connect to your wireless router: Auto: Select Auto to allow 802.11AC, 802.11n, 802.11g, and...
  • Page 44 WPA/WPA2 Personal/WPA Auto-Personal: This option provides strong security. You can use either WPA (with TKIP) or WPA2 (with AES). If you select this option, you must use TKIP + AES encryption and enter the WPA passphrase (network key). WPA/WPA2 Enterprise/WPA Auto-Enterprise: This option provides very strong security.

  • Page 45: Wps

    4.1.2 WPS WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a wireless security standard that allows you to easily connect devices to a wireless network. You can configure the WPS function via the PIN code or WPS button. NOTE: Ensure that the devices support WPS. To enable WPS on your wireless network: 1.
  • Page 46 NOTE: WPS supports authentication using Open System, WPA-Personal, and WPA2-Personal. WPS does not support a wireless network that uses a Shared Key, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, and RADIUS encryption method. 3. In the WPS Method field, select Push Button or Client PIN code.

  • Page 47: Bridge

    ASUS wireless router. It can also be considered as a wireless repeater where your ASUS wireless router communicates with another access point and other wireless devices.
  • Page 48 : Enables the Wireless Bridge feature and allows other wireless devices/stations to connect to the router. NOTE: In Hybrid mode, wireless devices connected to the ASUS wireless router will only receive half the connection speed of the Access Point. 4. In the Connect to APs in list field, click Yes if you want to connect to an Access Point listed in the Remote AP List.

  • Page 49: Wireless Mac Filter

    4.1.4 Wireless MAC Filter Wireless MAC filter provides control over packets transmitted to a specified MAC (Media Access Control) address on your wireless network. To set up the Wireless MAC filter: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Wireless >...

  • Page 50: Radius Setting

    4.1.5 RADIUS Setting RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial In User Service) Setting provides an extra layer of security when you choose WPA- Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, or Radius with 802.1x as your Authentication Mode. To set up wireless RADIUS settings: 1. Ensure that the wireless router’s authentication mode is set to WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, or Radius with 802.1x.

  • Page 51: Professional

    4.1.6 Professional The Professional screen provides advanced configuration options. NOTE: We recommend that you use the default values on this page. In the Professional Settings screen, you can configure the following: Frequency: Select the frequency band that the professional settings will be applied to. Enable Radio: Select Yes to enable wireless networking.
  • Page 52 Date to Enable Radio (weekend): You can specify which days of the weekend wireless networking is enabled. Time of Day to Enable Radio: You can specify a time range when wireless networking is enabled during the weekend. Set AP isolated: The Set AP isolated item prevents wireless devices on your network from communicating with each other.

  • Page 53: Lan

    Wireless multicast forwarding: Select Enable to allow the wireless router to forward multicast traffic to other wireless devices that support multicast. Select Disable to prevent the router from forwarding multicast transmissions. Enable WMM APSD: Enable WMM APSD (Wi-Fi Multimedia Automatic Power Save Delivery) to improve power management between wireless devices.

  • Page 54: Dhcp Server

    To modify the LAN IP settings: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > LAN > LAN IP tab. 2. Modify the IP address and Subnet Mask. 3. When done, click Apply. 4.2.2 DHCP Server Your wireless router uses DHCP to assign IP addresses automatically on your network.
  • Page 55 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.

  • Page 56: Route

    4.2.3 Route If your network makes use of more than one wireless router, you can configure a routing table to share the same Internet service. NOTE: We recommend that you do not change the default route settings unless you have advanced knowledge of routing tables. To configure the LAN Routing table: 1.

  • Page 57: Iptv

    4.2.4 IPTV The wireless router supports 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 58: Wan

    4.3 WAN 4.3.1 Internet Connection The Internet Connection screen allows you to configure the settings of various WAN connection types. To configure the WAN connection settings: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > WAN > Internet Connection tab. 2.
  • Page 59 Enable NAT: NAT (Network Address Translation) is a system where one public IP (WAN IP) is used to provide Internet access to network clients with a private IP address in a LAN. The private IP address of each network client is saved in a NAT table and is used to route incoming data packets.
  • Page 60 MAC Address: MAC (Media Access Control) address is a unique identifier for your networking device. Some ISPs monitor the MAC address of networking devices that connect to their service and reject any unrecognized device that attempt to connect. To avoid connection issues due to an unregistered MAC address, you can: with your ISP service.

  • Page 61: Port Trigger

    4.3.2 Port Trigger Port range triggering opens a predetermined incoming port for a limited period of time whenever a client on the local area network makes an outgoing connection to a specified port. Port triggering is used in the following scenarios: More than one local client needs port forwarding for the same application at a different time.
  • Page 62 Trigger Port: Specify a trigger port to open the incoming port. Protocol: Select the protocol, TCP, or UDP. Incoming Port: Specify an incoming port to receive inbound data from the Internet. Protocol: Select the protocol, TCP, or UDP. NOTES: connection using the trigger port range 66660-7000. The IRC server responds by verifying the username and creating a new connection to the client PC using an incoming port.

  • Page 63: Virtual Server/Port Forwarding

    Forwarding on your router 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.
  • Page 64 2. Configure the following settings below. When done, click Apply. Enable Port Forwarding: Choose Yes to enable Port Forwarding. Famous Server List: Determine which type of service you want to access. Famous Game List: This item lists ports required for popular online games to work correctly.
  • Page 65 You will need a client outside your LAN but has Internet access (referred to as “Internet client”). This client should not be connected to the ASUS router. 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.

  • Page 66: Dmz

    4.3.4 DMZ Virtual DMZ exposes one client to the Internet, allowing this client to receive all inbound packets directed to your Local Area Network. Inbound traffic from the Internet is usually discarded and routed to a specific client only if port forwarding or a port trigger has been configured on the network.

  • Page 67: Ddns

    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).

  • Page 68: Nat Passthrough

    Enable wildcard: Enable wildcard if your DDNS service requires one. NOTES: DDNS service will not work under these conditions: x.x, 10.x.x.x, or 172.16.x.x), as indicated by a yellow text. 4.3.6 NAT Passthrough NAT Passthrough allows a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection to pass through the router to the network clients.

  • Page 69: Ipv6

    4.4 IPv6 This wireless router supports IPv6 addressing, a system that supports more IP addresses. This standard is not yet widely available. Contact your ISP if your Internet service supports IPv6. To set up IPv6: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > IPv6. 2.

  • Page 70: Vpn Server

    4.5 VPN Server VPN (Virtual Private Network) provides a secure communication to a remote computer or remote network using a public network such as the Internet. NOTE: Before setting up a VPN connection, you would need the IP address or domain name of the VPN server you are trying to access. To set up access to a VPN server: 1.

  • Page 71: Firewall

    4.6 Firewall The wireless router can serve as a hardware firewall for your network. NOTE: The Firewall feature is enabled by default. 4.6.1 General To set up basic Firewall settings: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Firewall >...

  • Page 72: Keyword 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. 4.6.3 Keyword filter Keyword filter blocks access to webpages containing specified keywords.

  • Page 73: Network Services Filter

    3. Enter a word or 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).
  • Page 74 To set up a Network Service filter: 1. From the navigation panel, 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.

  • Page 75: Administration

    4.7 Administration 4.7.1 Operation Mode The Operation Mode page allows you to select the appropriate mode for your network. To set up the operating mode: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Administration > Operation Mode tab. 2.

  • Page 76: System

    4.7.2 System The System page allows you to configure your wireless router settings. To set up the System settings: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Administration > System tab. 2. You can configure the following settings: Change router login password: You can change the password and login name for the wireless router by entering a new name and password.

  • Page 77: Firmware Upgrade

    4.7.3 Firmware Upgrade To upgrade the firmware: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Administration > Firmware Upgrade tab. 2. In the New Firmware File field, click Browse to locate the downloaded file. 3. Click Upload. NOTES: system to reboot.

  • Page 78: System Log

    4.8 System Log System Log contains your recorded network activities. NOTE: 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:...

  • Page 79: Utilities

    ASUS/LiveUpdate/Release/Wireless/Rescue.zip http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ ASUS/LiveUpdate/Release/Wireless/Printer.zip 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: Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > TM-AC1900 Wireless Router >...

  • Page 80: Firmware Restoration

    5.2 Firmware Restoration Firmware Restoration is used on an ASUS Wireless Router that failed during its firmware upgrading process. It uploads the firmware that you specify. The process takes about three to four minutes. IMPORTANT: Launch the rescue mode on the router before using the Firmware Restoration utility.

  • Page 81: Setting Up Your Printer Server

    5.3 Setting up your printer server 5.3.1 ASUS EZ Printer Sharing ASUS EZ Printing Sharing utility allows you to connect a USB printer to your wireless router’s USB port and set up the print server. This allows your network clients to print and scan files...
  • Page 82 NOTE: The print server function is supported on Windows® XP, Windows® Vista, and Windows® 7. To set up the EZ Printer sharing mode: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > USB Application > Network Printer Server. 2. Click Download Now! to download the network printer utility. NOTE: Network printer utility is supported on Windows®...
  • Page 83 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your hardware, then click Next. 5. Wait a few minutes for the initial setup to finish. Click Next. 6. Click Finish to complete the installation. 192.168.29.1 TM-AC1900...
  • Page 84 7. Follow the Windows OS instructions to install the printer driver. ® 8. After the printer’s driver installation is complete, network clients can now use the printer.

  • Page 85: Using Lpr To Share Printer

    5.3.2 Using LPR to Share Printer You can share your printer with computers running on Windows® and MAC operating system using LPR/LPD (Line Printer Remote/ Line Printer Daemon). Sharing your LPR printer To share your LPR printer: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Devices and Printers >...
  • Page 86 3. Select Create a new port then set Type of Port to Standard TCP/IP Port. Click New Port. 4. In the Hostname or IP address field, key in the IP address of the wireless router then click Next.
  • Page 87 5. Select Custom then click Settings. 6. Set Protocol to LPR. In the Queue Name field, key in LPRServer then click OK to continue.
  • Page 88 7. Click Next to finish setting up the standard TCP/IP port. 8. Install the printer driver from the vendor-model list. If your printer is not in the list, click Have Disk to manually install the printer drivers from a CD-ROM or file.
  • Page 89 9. Click Next to accept the default name for the printer. Click Finish to complete the installation.

  • Page 90: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you encounter problems that are not mentioned in this chapter, visit the T-Mobile support site at: http://cellspotroutersetup.t-mobile.com for more information and contact T-Mobile technical support for help. 6.1 Basic Troubleshooting If you are having problems with your router, try these basic steps in this section before looking for further solutions.
  • Page 91 Restart your network in the following sequence: 1. Turn off the modem. 2. Unplug the modem. 3. Turn off the router and computers. 4. Plug in the modem. 5. Turn on the modem and then wait for 2 minutes. 6. Turn on the router and then wait for 2 minutes. 7.
  • Page 92 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, and hover the mouse pointer over your device in Client Status.

  • Page 93: Frequently Asked Questions (Faqs)

    6.2 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) I cannot access the router GUI using a web browser and LED status as described in the previous section. default factory login name and password is “admin/admin”. Ensure that the Caps Lock key is disabled when you enter the login information.
  • Page 94 The client cannot establish a wireless connection with the router. NOTE: If you are having issues connecting to 5Ghz network, make sure that your wireless device supports 5Ghz or features dual band capabilities. described in section 1.4 Positioning your router. 1.
  • Page 95 routers but cannot find your router’s SSID, go to Advanced Settings > Wireless > General, select No on Hide SSID, and select Auto on Control Channel. channel in use conforms to the channels available in your country/area. If not, adjust the channel, channel bandwidth, and wireless mode.
  • Page 96 Internet is not accessible. To do this, launch the web GUI and go to General> Network Map, and check the Internet Status. try restarting your network as described in the section Restart your network in following sequence under Basic Troubleshooting. Go to General >...
  • Page 97 and verify the network’s IP address and gateway address. wireless router. If the WAN LED on the wireless router is not ON, check if all cables are plugged properly. You forgot the SSID (network name) or network password (Ethernet cable). Launch the web GUI, go to Network Map, click the router icon, enter a new SSID and encryption key, and then click Apply.
  • Page 98 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 99 Cannot access Web GUI Before configuring your wireless router, do the steps described in this section for your host computer and network clients. Disable the proxy server, if enabled. Windows ® 1. Click Start > Internet Explorer to launch the browser. 2.
  • Page 100 MAC OS 1. From your Safari browser, click Safari > Preferences > Advanced > Change Settings... 2. From the Network screen, deselect FTP Proxy and Web Proxy (HTTP). 3. Cllick Apply Now when done. NOTE: Refer to your browser's help feature for details on disabling the proxy server.
  • Page 101 3. To obtain the IPv4 IP settings automatically, tick Obtain an IP address automatically. To obtain the IPv6 IP settings automatically, tick Obtain an IPv6 address automatically. 4. Click OK when done. MAC OS 1. Click the Apple icon located on the top left of your screen.
  • Page 102 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 dial-up connection.

  • Page 103: Appendices

    We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components, as well as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus. com/english/Takeback.htm for the detailed recycling information in different regions.
  • Page 104 against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

  • Page 105: Safety Information

    Safety Information To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, this equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body. Use on the supplied antenna. Declaration of Conformity for R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC Essential requirements – Article 3 Protection requirements for health and safety –...
  • Page 106 Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Information The radiated output power of the ASUS Wireless Device is below the Industry Canada (IC) radio frequency exposure limits. The ASUS Wireless Device should be used in such a manner such that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.
  • Page 107 canadiennes ICES-003 et RSS-210. Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) cet appareil ne doit pas causer d’interférence et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, notamment les interférences qui peuvent a ecter son fonctionnement. 警語 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或 使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及 功能。低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通...
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