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  • Page 2 E12817 First Edition May 2017 Copyright © 2017 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Getting to know your wireless router Welcome! ..................7 Package contents .................7 Your wireless router ..............8 Positioning your router ............10 Setup Requirements ..............11 Getting started Router Setup ................12 Wired connection ..............12 Wireless connection .............13 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with Auto-detection ... 15 Connecting to your wireless network ........
  • Page 4 Table of contents Game Private Network ............34 Game Profile ................36 Game Radar ................. 38 WiFi Radar ..................40 3.8.1 WiFi Site Survey ..............41 3.8.2 Wireless Channel Statistics ..........42 3.8.3 Advanced Troubleshooting ..........42 VPN ....................43 3.10 Traffic Analyzer ................44 Configuring the Advanced Settings Using the Network Map ............
  • Page 5 Table of contents 4.5.2 Dual WAN .................73 4.5.3 Port Trigger ................74 4.5.4 Virtual Server/Port Forwarding ........76 4.5.5 DMZ....................79 4.5.6 DDNS ..................80 4.5.7 NAT Passthrough ..............81 Using the USB Application ............. 82 4.6.1 Using AiDisk ................83 4.6.2 Using Servers Center ............85 4.6.3 3G/4G ..................90 Using AiCloud 2.0 ..............
  • Page 6 Utilities Device Discovery ..............109 Firmware Restoration ............110 Setting up your printer server ..........111 5.3.1 ASUS EZ Printer Sharing ..........111 5.3.2 Using LPR to Share Printer ..........115 Download Master ..............120 5.4.1 Configuring Bit Torrent download settings ....121 5.4.2 NZB settings ................. 122 Troubleshooting Basic Troubleshooting ............123 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ........125...

  • Page 7: Getting To Know Your Wireless Router

    Getting to know your wireless router 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing ROG Rapture GT-AC5300 Wireless Router! The stylish GT-AC5300 features 2.4GHz, 5GHz-1 and 5 GHz-2 triple bands for an unmatched concurrent wireless HD streaming; SMB server, UPnP AV server, and FTP server for 24/7 file sharing;...

  • Page 8: Your Wireless Router

    1.3 Your wireless router Power button Press this button to power on or off the system. Power (DC-IN) port Insert the bundled AC adapter into this port and connect your router to a power source. USB 3.0 port Insert USB 3.0 devices such as USB hard disks or USB flash drives into this port. WAN (Internet) port Connect a network cable into this port to establish WAN connection.

  • Page 9: Specifications

    5GHz LED Off: No 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 LED Off: No power or no physical connection.

  • Page 10: Positioning Your Router

    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.

  • Page 11: Setup Requirements

    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.

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    Getting started 2.1 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). A. Wired connection NOTE: You can use either a straight-through cable or a crossover cable for wired connection.

  • Page 13: Wireless Connection

    2. The web GUI launches automatically when you open a web browser. If it does not auto-launch, enter http://router.asus.com 3. Set up a password for your router to prevent unauthorized access. Wireless connection To set up your wireless router via wireless connection: 1.
  • Page 14 2.4G Wi-Fi Name (SSID): ASUS_XX_2G ASUS router 5G-1 Wi-Fi Name (SSID): ASUS_XX_5G 5G-2 Wi-Fi Name (SSID): ASUS_XX_5G_Gaming XX refers to the last two digits of 2.4GHz MAC address. You can find it on the label on the back of your ROG router. 3.

  • 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 fi rst time, press the Reset button on your wireless router to reset it to its factory default settings.
  • Page 16 3. The wireless router automatically detects if your ISP connection type is Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP and L2TP. 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 NOTES:...
  • Page 17 4. Assign the wireless network name (SSID) and security key for your 2.4GHz and 5 GHz wireless connection. Click Apply when done. 5. Read the feature introduction for GT-AC5300, especially the Game IPS to get more information. We highly recommendthat you enable the Game IPS at the fi rst time to improve the security.

  • Page 18: 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 19: Configuring The General Settings Of Rog Gaming Center

    Confi guring the General Settings of ROG Gaming Center 3.1 Logging into the Web GUI Your ROG wireless router comes with an intuitive web graphical user interface (GUI) - ROG Gaming Center, which gives you total network control, with need-to-know information such as connected device status and worldwide game-server ping values, and instant access to all the amazing gaming features.
  • Page 20 Top command buttons Information QIS - Smart banner Connect Wizard Navigation panel NOTE: If you are logging into the Web GUI for the fi rst time, you will be directed to the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) page automatically.

  • Page 21: Dash Board

    3.2 Dash Board Dash Board allows you to monitor the real-time traffi c for your networking environment and analyze the real-time network ping and ping deviation. Network ping refers to online game experiences. Higher ping means higher latency for real-time games. For most online games, network ping less than 99 ms is considered good quality.

  • Page 22: Game Ips

    3.3 Game IPS Game IPS provides real-time monitoring that detects malware, spyware, and unwanted access. It also filters unwanted websites and apps and allows you to schedule a time that a connected device is able to access the Internet.

  • Page 23: Configuring Game Ips

    3.3.1 Configuring Game IPS Game IPS prevents network exploits and secures your network from unwanted access. To Configure Game IPS: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Game IPS. 2. From the Game IPS main page, click Network Protection. 3. From the Network Protection tab, click Scan. The search results are displayed on the Router Security Assessment page.
  • Page 24 IMPORTANT! Items marked with Yes on the Router Security Assessment page are considered to be safe. 4. (Optional) From the Router Security Assessment page, manually configure the items marked as No, Weak, or Very Weak. To do this: Click an item to go to the item’s setting page. From the item’s security settings page, configure and make the necessary changes and click Apply when done.

  • Page 25: Blocking Malicious Sites

    3.3.2 Blocking Malicious Sites This feature restricts access to known malicious websites in the cloud database for an always-up-to-date protection. NOTE: This function is automatically enabled if you run the Router Weakness Scan. To enable Malicious Sites Blocking: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Game IPS. 2.

  • Page 26: Two-Way Ips

    3.3.3 Two-Way IPS This feature resolves common exploits within the router configuration. NOTE: This function is automatically enabled if you run the Router Weakness Scan. To enable Two-Way IPS: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Game IPS. 2. From the Game IPS main page, click Network Protection. 3.

  • Page 27: Infected Device Prevention And Blocking

    3.3.4 Infected Device Prevention and Blocking This feature prevents infected devices from communicating personal information or infected status to external parties. NOTE: This function is automatically enabled if you run the Router Weakness Scan. To enable infected device prevention and blocking: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Game IPS. 2.

  • Page 28: Setting Up Parental Control

    3.3.5 Setting up Parental Control Parental Control allows you to control the Internet access time or set the time limit for a client’s network usage. To enable Two-Way IPS: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Game IPS. 2.
  • Page 29 Web & Apps Filters Web & Apps Filters is a feature of Parental Controls that allows you to block access to unwanted web sites or applications. To confi gure Web & Apps Filters: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Game IPS. 2.
  • Page 30 Time Scheduling Time Scheduling allows you to set the time limit for a client’s network usage. NOTE: Ensure that your system time is synchronized with the NTP server. To confi gure Time Scheduling: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General >Game IPS > Parental Controls >...

  • Page 31: Game Boost

    3.4 Game Boost This feature allows you to enable Game Boost with one click. When Game Boost is enabled, GT-AC5300 puts the gaming packet as the top priority to provide you with the best gaming experience. Apps analysis To enable Apps analysis: From the Game Boost tab, go to the Apps Analysis pane, and click ON.

  • Page 32: Qos

    3.4.1 QoS This feature ensures bandwidth for prioritized tasks and apps. To enable the QoS function: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Game Boost> QoS tab. 2. From the Enable QoS pane, click ON. 3. Fill in the upload and download bandwidth fi elds. NOTE: Get the bandwidth information from your ISP.

  • Page 33: Web History

    3.4.2 Web History This feature displays the history and details of the sites or URLs that the client visited. To view the Web History: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Game Boost> Web History tab. 2. (Optional) Click Refresh to clear the list.

  • Page 34: Game Private Network

    3.5 Game Private Network The WTFast-powered Gamers Private Network (GPNTM) reduces your average game latency and helps reduce fl ux spikes and packet losses with your connection. You can enjoy a faster, smoother, and more responsive connection with virtually all MMO games.
  • Page 35 To useWTFast: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Game Boost. 2. Create a free WTFast account via https://www.wtfast.com/. 3. Log into the WTFast account. 4. From the WTFast Rules list, create the profile for the device that you want to use WTFast GPN on. 5.

  • Page 36: Game Profile

    3.6 Game Profile When playing PC or console games, there may be some connection issues due to the ISP or router settings in your environment such as NAT and port blocks. Game Profile helps ensure that GT-AC5300 is not blocking the game connection. To use Game Profile: 1.
  • Page 37 3. Click to add the game. 4. Click Apply to apply all the profi les.

  • Page 38: Game Radar

    3.7 Game Radar Game Radar is a diagnostic tool that helps you identify the connection quality of servers for specific games. To use Game Radar: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Game Radar and select a game from the game list.
  • Page 39 2. Check the Ping Status of each server. 3. For a smooth online gaming experience, select a game server with low ping status.

  • Page 40: Wifi Radar

    3.8 WiFi Radar Wi-Fi Radar, an advanced analysis tool for your wireless network, delves deep into the channels and packet data for troubleshooting. NOTE: Enabling WiFi Radar may result to a drop wireless performance. Only enable Wi-Fi Radar when needed. To use WiFi Radar: 1.

  • Page 41: Wifi Site Survey

    2. Click Start Data Collection. 3. Click Submit after you set all the parameters. 3.8.1 WiFi Site Survey WiFi Site Survey allows you to search for wireless networks in your environment.

  • Page 42: Wireless Channel Statistics

    3.8.2 Wireless Channel Statistics This feature shows channel usage of all bands and channel distribution statistics in your environment. 3.8.3 Advanced Troubleshooting This feature shows WiFi glitch statistics in your environment.

  • Page 43: Vpn

    3.9 VPN A virtual private network (VPN) provides a secure communication with a remote computer or network over 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. To set up access to a VPN server: To set up access to a VPN server: To set up access to a VPN server:...

  • Page 44: Traffic Analyzer

    3.10 Traffic Analyzer Traffic Analyzer gives you an at-a-glance view of what’s happening on your network on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. It lets you to quickly see each user’s bandwidth usage or the device or app used, helping you reduce the bottlenecks in your Internet connection.

  • Page 45: Configuring The Advanced Settings

    Confi guring the Advanced Settings 4.1 Using the Network Map Network Map allows you to confi gure your network’s security settings, manage your network clients, and monitor your USB device.

  • Page 46: Setting Up The Wireless Security Settings

    4.1.1 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 Advanced Settings > Network Map. 2. On the Network Map screen and under System status, you can configure the wireless security settings such as SSID, security level, and encryption settings.

  • Page 47: Managing Your Network Clients

    3. On the Wireless name (SSID) field, key in a unique name for your wireless network. 4. From the Authentication Method dropdown list, select the authentication method for your wireless network. If you select WPA-Personal or WPA-2 Personal as the authentication method, key in the WPA-PSK key or security passkey.
  • Page 48 To manage your network clients: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Network Map tab. 2. On the Network Map screen, select the Clients icon to display your network client’s information. 3. Click View List below the Clients icon to display all the clients. 4.

  • Page 49: Monitoring Your Usb Device

    4.1.3 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: • To use this feature, you need to plug a USB storage device, such as a USB hard disk or USB flash drive, to the USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the rear panel of your wireless router.

  • Page 50: Network Map

    To monitor your USB device: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Network Map. 2. On the Network Map screen, select the USB Disk Status icon to display your USB device’s information. 3. On the AiDisk Wizard field, click GO to set up an FTP server for Internet file sharing.

  • Page 51: Wireless

    4.2 Wireless 4.2.1 General The General tab allows you to confi gure the basic wireless settings. To confi gure 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 52 4. Assign a unique name containing up to 32 characters for your SSID (Service Set Identifier) or network name to identify your wireless network. Wi-Fi devices can identify and connect to the wireless network via your assigned SSID. The SSIDs on the information banner are updated once new SSIDs are saved to the settings.

  • Page 53: Wps

    4.2.2 WPS WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a wireless security standard that allows you to easily connect devices to a wireless network. You can confi gure 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 54 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 55: Bridge

    4.2.3 Bridge Bridge or WDS (Wireless Distribution System) allows your ASUS wireless router to connect to another wireless access point exclusively, preventing other wireless devices or stations to access your 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 56 3. In the AP Mode fi eld, select any of these options: • AP Only: Disables the Wireless Bridge function. • WDS Only: Enables the Wireless Bridge feature but prevents other wireless devices/stations from connecting to the router. • HYBRID: Enables the Wireless Bridge feature and allows other wireless devices/stations to connect to the router.

  • Page 57: Wireless Mac Filter

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

  • Page 58: Radius Setting

    4.2.5 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 or WPA2-Enterprise.

  • Page 59: Professional

    4.2.6 Professional The Professional screen provides advanced confi guration options. NOTE: We recommend that you use the default values on this page. In the Professional Settings screen, you can confi gure the In the In the Professional Settings Professional Settings screen, you can confi gure the screen, you can confi gure the following: • Frequency: Select the frequency band that the professional...
  • Page 60 • 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 61 • DTIM Interval: DTIM (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) Interval or Data Beacon Rate is the time interval before a signal is sent to a wireless device in sleep mode indicating that a data packet is awaiting delivery. The default value is three milliseconds.
  • Page 62 • Explicit Beamforming: The client’s WLAN adapter and router both support beam forming technology. This technology allows these device to communicate the channel estimation and steering direction to each other to improve download and uplink speed. • Universal Beamforming: For legacy wireless network adapter that do not support beam forming, the router estimates the channel and determines the steering direction to improve the downlink speed.

  • Page 63: Creating A Guest Network

    4.3 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. NOTE: GT-AC5300 supports up to nine SSIDs (three 2.4GHz, three 5GHz-1 and three 5GHz-2). To create a guest network: 1.
  • Page 64 4. To change a guest’s settings, click the guest settings you want to modify. Click Remove to delete the guest’s settings. 5. Assign a wireless name for your temporary network on the Network Name (SSID) fi eld. 6. Select an Authentication Method. 7.

  • Page 65: Lan

    4.4 LAN 4.4.1 LAN IP The LAN IP screen allows you to modify the LAN IP settings of your wireless router. NOTE: Any changes to the LAN IP address will be refl ected on your DHCP settings. To modify the LAN IP settings: 1.

  • Page 66: Dhcp Server

    4.4.2 DHCP Server Your wireless router uses DHCP to assign IP addresses automatically on your network. You can specify the IP address range and lease time for the clients on your network. To confi gure the DHCP server: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > LAN > DHCP Server tab.
  • Page 67 5. In the IP Pool Ending Address field, key in the ending IP address. 6. In the Lease Time field, specify in seconds when an assigned IP address will expire. Once it reaches this time limit, the DHCP server will then assign a new IP address. NOTES: • We recommend that you use an IP address format of 192.168.1.xxx (where xxx can be any number between 2 and 254) when...

  • Page 68: Route

    4.4.3 Route If your network makes use of more than one wireless router, you can confi gure 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 confi gure the LAN Routing table: 1.

  • Page 69: Iptv

    4.4.4 IPTV The wireless router supports connection to IPTV services through an ISP or a LAN. The IPTV tab provides the confi guration settings needed to set up IPTV, VoIP, multicasting, and UDP for your service. Contact your ISP for specifi c information regarding your service.

  • Page 70: Wan

    4.5 WAN 4.5.1 Internet Connection The Internet Connection screen allows you to confi gure the settings of various WAN connection types. To confi gure the WAN connection settings: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > WAN > Internet Connection tab.
  • Page 71 • Enable WAN: Select Yes to allow the router Internet access. Select No to disable Internet access. • 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 72 • 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: • Contact your ISP and update the MAC address associated with your ISP service.

  • Page 73: Dual Wan

    4.5.2 Dual WAN Your ASUS wireless router provides dual WAN support. You can set the dual WAN feature to any of these two modes: • Failover Mode: Select this mode to use the secondary WAN as the backup network access. • Load Balance Mode: Select this mode to optimize bandwidth, minimize response time and prevent data overload for both primary and secondary WAN connections.

  • Page 74: Port Trigger

    4.5.3 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 specifi ed port. Port triggering is used in the following scenarios: • More than one local client needs port forwarding for the same application at a diff erent time.
  • Page 75 4. On the Trigger Port List table, key in the following information: • Description: Enter a short name or description for the service. • Trigger Port: Specify a trigger port to open the incoming port. • Protocol: Select the protocol, TCP, or UDP. •...

  • Page 76: Virtual Server/Port Forwarding

    4.5.4 Virtual Server/Port Forwarding Port forwarding is a method to direct network traffi c from the Internet to a specifi c port or a specifi c range of ports to a device or number of devices on your local network. Setting up Port Forwarding on your router allows PCs outside the network to access specifi c services provided by a PC in your network.
  • Page 77 3. On the Famous Server List field, select the type of service you want to access. 4. On the Famous Game List field, select the popular game that you want to access. This item lists the port required for your selected popular online game to work properly.
  • Page 78 • Local Port: Enter a specifi c port to receive forwarded packets. Leave this fi eld blank if you want the incoming packets to be redirected to the specifi ed port range. • Protocol: Select the protocol. If you are unsure, select BOTH. 5.

  • Page 79: Dmz

    4.5.5 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 80: Ddns

    4.5.6 DDNS Setting up DDNS (Dynamic DNS) allows you to access the router from outside your network through the provided ASUS DDNS Service or another DDNS service. To set up DDNS: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > WAN > DDNS tab.

  • Page 81: Nat Passthrough

    NOTES: DDNS service will not work under these conditions: • When the wireless router is using a private WAN IP address (192.168.x.x, 10.x.x.x, or 172.16.x.x), as indicated by a yellow text. • The router may be on a network that uses multiple NAT tables. 4.5.7 NAT Passthrough NAT Passthrough allows a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection to pass through the router to the network clients. PPTP Passthrough, L2TP Passthrough, IPsec Passthrough and RTSP Passthrough are enabled by default.

  • Page 82: Using The Usb Application

    4.6 Using the USB Application The USB Applications function provides AiDisk, Servers Center, Network Printer Server and Download Master submenus. IMPORTANT! To use the server functions, you need to insert a USB storage device, such as a USB hard disk or USB fl ash drive, in the USB 2.0 port on the rear panel of your wireless router.

  • Page 83: Using Aidisk

    4.6.1 Using AiDisk AiDisk allows you to share fi les stored on a connected USB device through the Internet. AiDisk also assists you with setting up ASUS DDNS and an FTP server. To use AiDisk: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > USB application, then click the AiDisk icon.
  • Page 84 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. When done, click Next. You can also select Skip ASUS DDNS settings then click Next to skip the DDNS setting.

  • Page 85: Using Servers Center

    4.6.2 Using Servers Center Servers Center allows you to share the media fi les from the USB disk via a Media Server directory, Samba share service, or FTP share service. You can also confi gure other settings for the USB disk in the Servers Center.
  • Page 86 • Enable iTunes Server?: Select ON/OFF to enable/disable the iTunes Server. • Enable DLNA Media Server: Select ON/OFF to enable/ disable the DLNA Media Server. • Media Server Status: Displays the status of the media server. • Media Server Path Setting: Select All Disks Shared or Manual Media Server Path.
  • Page 87 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 fi elds, key in the name and password of your network client. Retype the password to confi rm.
  • Page 88 3. From the list of folders, select the type of access permission that you want to assign for specifi c 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 specifi c fi le folder.
  • Page 89 To use FTP Share service: Ensure that you have set up your FTP server through NOTE: AiDisk. For more details, refer to the section 4.6.1 Using AiDisk. 1. From the navigation panel, click General > USB application > Media Services and Servers > FTP Share tab. 2.

  • Page 90: G/4G

    4.6.3 3G/4G 3G/4G USB modems can be connected to the router 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 Advanced Settings > USB application >...

  • Page 91: Using Aicloud 2.0

    4.7 Using AiCloud 2.0 AiCloud 2.0 is a cloud service application that allows you to save, sync, share, and access your fi les. To use AiCloud: 1. From Google Play Store or Apple Store, download and install the ASUS AiCloud app to your smart device. 2.

  • Page 92: Cloud Disk

    4.7.1 Cloud Disk To create a cloud disk: 1. Insert a USB storage device into the wireless router. 2. Turn on Cloud Disk. 3. Go to https://router.asus.com and enter the router login account and password. For better user experience, we recommend that you use Google Chrome or Firefox.
  • Page 93 4. You can now start accessing Cloud Disk fi les on devices connected to the network. NOTE: When accessing the devices that are connected to the network, you need to enter the device’s user name and password manually, which will not be saved by AiCloud for security reason.

  • Page 94: Smart Access

    4.7.2 Smart Access The Smart Access function allows you to easily access your home network via your router’s domain name. NOTES: • You can create a domain name for your router with ASUS DDNS. For more details, refer to section 4.5.6 DDNS. • By default, AiCloud provides a secure HTTPS connection. Key in https://[yourASUSDDNSname].asuscomm.com for a very secure Cloud Disk and Smart Access usage.

  • Page 95: Smart Sync

    4.7.3 Smart Sync To use Smart Sync: 1. Launch AiCloud, click Smart Sync > Go. 2. Select ON to enable Smart Sync. 3. Click Add new account. 4. Enter your ASUS WebStorage account password and select the directory that you want to sync with WebStorage. 5.

  • Page 96: Ipv6

    4.8 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 97: Firewall

    4.9 Firewall The wireless router can serve as a hardware firewall for your network. NOTE: The Firewall feature is enabled by default. 4.9.1 General To set up basic Firewall settings: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Firewall >...

  • Page 98: Keyword Filter

    To set up a URL fi lter: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Firewall > URL Filter tab. 2. On the Enable URL Filter fi eld, select Enabled. 3. Enter a URL and click the button. 4.

  • Page 99: 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 100: Ipv6 Firewall

    To set up a Network Service fi lter: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Firewall > Network Service Filter tab. 2. On the Enable Network Services Filter fi eld, select Yes. 3. Select the Filter table type. Black List blocks the specifi ed network services.

  • Page 101: Administration

    4.10 Administration 4.10.1 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 102: System

    4.10.2 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 103: Firmware Upgrade

    4.10.3 Firmware Upgrade NOTE: Download the latest firmware from the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com 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.

  • Page 104: System Log

    4.11 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.

  • Page 105: Smart Connect

    4.12 Smart Connect Smart Connect is designed to automatically steer clients to one of three radios (one 2.4 GHz, one lowband 5 GHz, one high-band 5 GHz) to maximize total wireless throughput use. 4.12.1 Setting up Smart Connect You can enable Smart Connect from the Web GUI through the following two ways: •...

  • Page 106: Smart Connect Rule

    4.12.2 Smart Connect Rule ASUSWRT provides default condition settings to trigger switching mechanism. You can also change the trigger conditions according to your networking surroundings. To change the settings, go to the Smart Connect Rule tab on the Network Tools screen. Smart Connect Rule controls are divided into four sections: • Steering Trigger Condition • STA Selection Policy...
  • Page 107 Steering Trigger Condition This set of controls sets the criteria to initiate band steering. • Bandwidth Utilization When bandwidth use exceeds this percentage, steering will be initiated. Broadcom's documentation does not say how utilization is measured. • Enable Load Balance This controls load balancing. Broadcom's documentation does not indicate how balancing is done.
  • Page 108 STA Selection Policy Once steering has been triggered, ASUSWRT will follow the STA Selection Policy to select a client(STA) that is going to be steered to the most appropriate band. Interface Select and Qualify Procedures These controls determine where the steered client will end up. The Target Band controls specify fi rst and second choice of steering targets.

  • Page 109: Utilities

    Utilities NOTES: • Download and install the wireless router's utilities from the ASUS website: • Device Discovery v1.4.7.1 at http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/ LiveUpdate/Release/Wireless/Discovery.zip • Firmware Restoration v1.9.0.4 at http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ ASUS/LiveUpdate/Release/Wireless/Rescue.zip • Windows Printer Utility v1.0.5.5 at http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ ASUS/LiveUpdate/Release/Wireless/Printer.zip • The utilities are not supported on MAC OS. 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.

  • Page 110: Firmware Restoration

    5.2 Firmware Restoration Firmware Restoration is used on an ASUS Wireless Router that failed during its fi rmware upgrading process. It uploads the fi rmware 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 111: Setting Up Your Printer Server

    3. Set a static IP on your computer and use the following to set up your TCP/IP settings: IP address: 192.168.1.x Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 4. From your computer’s desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility GT-AC5300 Wireless Router > Firmware Restoration. 5.
  • Page 112 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 Advanced Settings > USB Application > Network Printer Server. 2. Click Download Now! to download the network printer utility. NOTE: Network printer utility is supported on Windows®...
  • Page 113 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your hardware, then click Next. 5. Wait a few minutes for the initial setup to fi nish. Click Next. 6. Click Finish to complete the installation.
  • Page 114 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 115: 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 116 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 fi eld, key in the IP address of the wireless router then click Next.
  • Page 117 5. Select Custom then click Settings. 6. Set Protocol to LPR. In the Queue Name fi eld, key in LPRServer then click OK to continue.
  • Page 118 7. Click Next to fi nish 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 fi le.
  • Page 119 9. Click Next to accept the default name for the printer. 10. Click Finish to complete the installation.

  • Page 120: Download Master

    5.4 Download Master Download Master is a utility that helps you download fi les even while your laptops or other devices are switched off . NOTE: You need a USB device connected to the wireless router to use Download Master. To use Download Master: 1.

  • Page 121: Configuring Bit Torrent Download Settings

    5. Use the navigation panel to confi gure the advanced settings. 5.4.1 Confi guring Bit Torrent download settings To confi gure BitTorrent download settings: 1. From Download Master’s navigation panel, click Bit Torrent to launch the Bit Torrent Setting page. 2.

  • Page 122: Nzb Settings

    5.4.2 NZB settings You can set up a USENET server to download NZB fi les. After entering USENET settings, Apply.

  • Page 123: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions for issues you may encounter with your router. If you encounter problems that are not mentioned in this chapter, visit the ASUS support site at: http://support.asus.com/ for more product information and contact details of ASUS Technical Support. 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 124 Check if your Ethernet cables are plugged properly. • When the Ethernet cable connecting the router with the modem is plugged in properly, the WAN LED will be on. • When the Ethernet cable connecting your powered- on computer with the router is plugged in properly, the corresponding LAN LED will be on. Check if the wireless setting on your computer matches that of your computer.

  • Page 125: Frequently Asked Questions (Faqs)

    6.2 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) I cannot access the router GUI using a web browser • If your computer is wired, check the Ethernet cable connection and LED status as described in the previous section. • Ensure that you are using the correct login information. The default factory login name and password is “admin/admin”. Ensure that the Caps Lock key is disabled when you enter the login information.
  • Page 126 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. • Out of Range: • Move the router closer to the wireless client. • T ry to adjust antennas of the router to the best direction as described in section 1.4 Positioning your router.
  • Page 127 • SSID has been hidden. If your device can fi nd SSIDs from other routers but cannot fi nd your router’s SSID, go to Advanced Settings > Wireless > General, select No on Hide SSID, and select Auto on Control Channel. • If you are using a wireless LAN adapter, check if the wireless channel in use conforms to the channels available in your country/area.
  • Page 128 Internet is not accessible. • Check if your router can connect to your ISP’s WAN IP address. To do this, launch the web GUI and go to Advanced Settings> Network Map, and check the Internet Status. • If your router cannot connect to your ISP’s WAN IP address, try restarting your network as described in the section Restart your network in following sequence under Basic Troubleshooting.
  • Page 129 How to restore the system to its default settings? • Go to Administration > Restore/Save/Upload Setting, and click Restore. The following are the factory default settings: User Name: admin Password: admin Enable DHCP: Yes (if WAN cable is plugged in) IP address: http://router.asus.com (or 192.168.1.1) Domain Name: (Blank) Subnet Mask:...
  • Page 130 Cannot access Web GUI Before confi guring 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 131 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 132 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 133 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 134: Appendices

    Appendices Notices ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components, as well as the packaging materials.

  • Page 135: Fcc Radiation Exposure Statement

    the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

  • Page 136: Safety Information

    Prohibition of Co-location This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter except in accordance with FCC multi-transmitter product procedures. Safety Information This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
  • Page 137 This equipment may be operated in AT, BE, CY, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IE, IT, LU, MT, NL, PL, PT, SK, SL, ES, SE, GB, IS, LI, NO, CH, BG, RO, RT. Canada, Industry Canada (IC) Notices This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
  • Page 138 WARNING! • This radio transmitter (3568A-RTGZ00) has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
  • Page 139 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 信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方 得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通 信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電 波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 「產品之限用物質含有情況」之相關資訊，請參考下表： 限用物質及其化學符號 單元 六價 多溴聯苯 多溴二苯醚 鉛 汞 鎘 鉻 （PBB) （PBDE) 印刷電路板及 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 電子組件 外殼 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 天線 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 其他及其配件...
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  • Page 149: Asus Contact Information

    ASUS Contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia Pacific) Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 Website www.asus.com.tw Technical Support Telephone +886228943447 Support Fax +886228907698 Online support support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA Telephone...

  • Page 150: Networks Global Hotline Information

    Networks Global Hotline Information Region Country Hotline Number Service Hours 09:00-13:00 ; Cyprus 800-92491 14:00-18:00 Mon-Fri France 0033-170949400 09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri 0049-1805010920 0049-1805010923 09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri Germany 10:00-17:00 Mon-Fri (component support) 0049-2102959911 ( Fax ) Hungary 0036-15054561 09:00-17:30 Mon-Fri 09:00-13:00 ; Italy 199-400089 14:00-18:00 Mon-Fri 09:00-13:00 ;...
  • Page 151 Networks Global Hotline Information Region Country Hotline Numbers Service Hours Australia 1300-278788 09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri New Zealand 0800-278788 09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri Japan 09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri 0800-1232787 09:00-17:00 Sat-Sun 09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri 0081-570783886 ( Non-Toll Free ) 09:00-17:00 Sat-Sun Korea 0082-215666868 09:30-17:00 Mon-Fri Thailand 0066-24011717 09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri 1800-8525201 Singapore...
  • Page 152 Lithuania-Kaunas 00370-37329000 09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri Lithuania-Vilnius 00370-522101160 09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri NOTE: For more information, visit the ASUS support site at: http://support.asus.com ASUSTeK Computer Inc. Manufacturer: Tel: +886-2-2894-3447 Address: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN ASUS Computer GmbH Authorised representative Address: HARKORT STR.

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