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John McRae
June 2, 2025

What is "Binding"? Do I need it? How can I undo decision to accept "Binding"?

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Mr. Anderson
June 2, 2025

"Binding" in the context of the Asus RT-BE58U refers to the restriction where a specific 5GHz band is not accessible or is hidden, especially when the router is set to Ethernet backhaul mode instead of AUTO. This can make the system appear as a dual-band instead of tri-band.

It can be undone by disabling the hidden SSID option, which makes the second 5GHz band usable again. However, if you try to rename this band to match the Smart Connect SSID, an error may occur. Also, this band remains accessible only on the main router, not on the Mesh Node.

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  • Page 1 User Guide RT-BE58U RT-BE58U BE3600 Dual-band Wi-Fi 7 Router BE3600 Dual-band Wi-Fi 7 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 Getting started Router Setup ................11 Wired connection ..............12 Wireless connection .............13 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with Auto-detection ... 14 Connecting to your wireless network ........
  • Page 4 Table of contents Firewall ..................40 3.6.1 General ..................40 3.6.2 URL Filter ..................40 3.6.3 Keyword filter .................41 3.6.4 Network Services Filter ............42 Guest Network ................43 IPv6 ....................45 LAN ....................46 3.9.1 LAN IP ..................46 3.9.2 DHCP Server ................47 3.9.3 Route ..................49 3.9.4 IPTV ....................50 3.10...
  • Page 5 Device Discovery ............... 88 Firmware Restoration .............. 89 Setting up your printer server ..........90 4.3.1 ASUS EZ Printer Sharing .............90 4.3.2 Using LPR to Share Printer ..........94 Download Master ..............99 4.4.1 Configuring Bit Torrent download settings ....100 4.4.2 NZB settings .................

  • Page 6: Getting To Know Your Wireless Router

    Power adapter Quick Start Guide NOTES: • If any of the items are damaged or missing, contact ASUS for technical inquiries and support. Refer to Service and Support at the back of this user manual. • Keep the original packaging material in case you would need...

  • Page 7: Your Wireless Router

    1.3 Your wireless router Power LED Off: No power. On: Device is ready. Flashing slow: Rescue mode. 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. On: Has physical connection to a local area network (LAN).
  • Page 8 Power (DCIN) 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. Reset button This button resets or restores the system to its factory default settings. WPS button This button launches the WPS Wizard.

  • Page 9: Positioning Your Router

    • Always update to the latest firmware. Visit the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com to get the latest firmware updates. 90°...

  • Page 10: 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/ax wireless capability • An installed TCP/IP service • Web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome NOTES: •...

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    • 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.

  • Page 12: Wired Connection

    A. Wired connection NOTE: You can use either a straight-through cable or a crossover cable for wired connection. RT-BE58U Modem LINE RESET Laptop Wall Power Outlet Power To set up your wireless router via wired connection: 1. Insert your wireless router’s AC adapter to the DCIN port and plug it to a power outlet.

  • Page 13: Wireless Connection

    Wireless connection RT-BE58U Smart phone Modem Tablet LINE RESET Wall Power Outlet Power Laptop To set up your wireless router via wireless connection: 1. Insert your wireless router’s AC adapter to the DCIN port and plug it to a power outlet.

  • Page 14: Quick Internet Setup (Qis) With Auto-Detection

    Reset button on your wireless router to reset it to its factory default settings. To use QIS with auto-detection: 1. Launch a web browser. You will be redirected to the ASUS Setup Wizard (Quick Internet Setup). If not, key in http://www.asusrouter.com manually.
  • Page 15 4. On the Login Information Setup page, change the router’s login password to prevent unauthorized access to your wireless router. NOTE: The wireless router's login username and password is different from the 2.4GHz/5GHz network name (SSID) and security key. The wireless router's login username and password allows you to log into your wireless router's Web GUI to configure your wireless router's settings.

  • Page 16: 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 17: Configuring The General And Advanced Settings

    Advanced Settings Advanced Settings 3.1 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 18 Top command buttons Information banner Navigation panel right column middle column * The image is for reference only. 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.

  • Page 19: Using The Network Map

    3.2 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 20: Setting Up The Wireless Security Settings

    3.2.1 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. 2.

  • Page 21: Managing Your Network Clients

    IMPORTANT! The IEEE 802.11n/ac/ax 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. 5. Key in your security passkey. 6. Click Apply when done. 3.2.2 Managing your network clients To manage your network clients: 1.

  • Page 22: Monitoring Your Usb Device

    3.2.3 Monitoring your USB device The ASUS Wireless Router provides a USB port for connecting a USB device or a USB printer to allow you to share files and printer with clients in your network. NOTE: To use this feature, you need to plug a USB storage device, such as a USB hard disk or a USB flash drive, to the USB 3.0 port on...
  • Page 23 To monitor your USB device: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > 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 24 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 25: Administration

    3.3 Administration 3.3.1 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. 2. Select any of these operation modes: •...

  • Page 26: System

    3.3.2 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. 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 27: Firmware Upgrade

    3.3.3 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. 2. In the New Firmware File field, click Browse to locate the downloaded file.

  • Page 28: Aicloud 2.0

    To use AiCloud 2.0: 1. From Google Play Store or Apple Store, download and install the ASUS AiCloud 2.0 app to your smart device. 2. Connect your smart device to your network. Follow the instructions to complete the AiCloud 2.0 setup process.

  • Page 29: Cloud Disk

    3.4.1 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 http://www.asusrouter.com and enter the router login account and password. For better user experience, we recommend that you use Google Chrome or Firefox.

  • Page 30: 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 3.14.5 DDNS. • By default, AiCloud 2.0 provides a secure HTTPS connection. Key in https://[yourASUSDDNSname].asuscomm.com for a very secure...

  • Page 31: Aicloud Sync

    1. Launch AiCloud 2.0, click AiCloud Sync. 2. Select ON to enable AiCloud 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. Click Apply.

  • Page 32: Aiprotection

    3.5 AiProtection AiProtection 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 33: Network Protection

    3.5.1 Network Protection Network Protection prevents network exploits and secures your network from unwanted access. Configuring Network Protection To configure Network Protection: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > AiProtection. 2. From the AiProtection main page, click on Network Protection.
  • Page 34 IMPORTANT! Items marked as Yes on the Router Security Assessment page is considered to be at a safe status. Items marked as No, Weak, or Very Weak is highly recommended to be configured accordingly. 4. (Optional) From the Router Security Assessment page, manually configure the items marked as No, Weak, or Very .
  • Page 35 Malicious Sites Blocking 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 > AiProtection. 2.
  • Page 36 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.

  • Page 37: Setting Up Parental Controls

    3.5.2 Setting up Parental Controls Parental Control allows you to control the Internet access time or set the time limit for a client’s network usage. To go to the Parental Controls main page: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > AiProtection. 2.
  • Page 38 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 configure Web & Apps Filters: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > AiProtection. 2.
  • Page 39 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 configure Time Scheduling: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General >AiProtection > Parental Controls >...

  • Page 40: Firewall

    3.6 Firewall The wireless router can serve as a hardware firewall for your network. NOTE: The Firewall feature is enabled by default. 3.6.1 General To set up basic Firewall settings: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Firewall >...

  • Page 41: Keyword Filter

    2. On the Enable URL Filter field, select Enabled. 3. Enter a URL and click the button. 4. Click Apply. 3.6.3 Keyword filter Keyword filter blocks access to webpages containing specified keywords. To set up a keyword filter: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Firewall >...

  • Page 42: Network Services Filter

    3.6.4 Network Services Filter The Network Services Filter blocks LAN to WAN packet exchanges and restricts network clients from accessing specific web services such as Telnet or FTP. To set up a Network Service filter: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Firewall >...

  • Page 43: 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: RT-BE58U supports up to six SSIDs (three 2.4GHz and three 5GHz SSIDs). To create a guest network: 1.
  • Page 44 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 45: Ipv6

    3.8 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 46: Lan

    3.9 LAN 3.9.1 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 reflected on your DHCP settings. To modify the LAN IP settings: 1.

  • Page 47: Dhcp Server

    3.9.2 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 configure the DHCP server: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > LAN > DHCP Server.
  • Page 48 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 192.168.50. xxx (where xxx can be any number between 2 and 254) when specifying an IP address range.

  • Page 49: Route

    3.9.3 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 50: Iptv

    3.9.4 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 51: System Log

    3.10 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 52: Traffic Analyzer

    3.11 Traffic Analyzer The traffic monitor feature allows you to access the bandwidth usage and speed of your Internet, wired, or wireless networks. It allows you to monitor network traffic in real-time or on a daily basis. It also offers an option to display the network traffic within the last 24 hours.

  • Page 53: Using The Traffic Manager

    3.12 Using the Traffic Manager 3.12.1 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.
  • Page 54 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 55 network applications with different priority levels. The percentages indicate the upload bandwidth rates that are available for specified network applications. NOTES: • Low-priority packets are disregarded to ensure the transmission of high-priority packets. • Under Download Bandwidth table, set Maximum Bandwidth Limit for multiple network applications in corresponding order.

  • Page 56: Usb Application

    3.13.1 Using AiDisk AiDisk allows you to share files 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.
  • Page 57 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 58: Using Servers Center

    USB disk connected to your wireless router. NOTE: Before using the UPnP Media Server function, connect your device to RT-BE58U’s network. To launch the Media Server setting page, go to General > USB application > Media Services and Servers > Media Servers.
  • Page 59 Using Network Place (Samba) Share service Network Place (Samba) Share allows you to set up the accounts and permissions for the Samba service. To use Samba share: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > USB application > Media Services and Servers > Network Place (Samba) Share / Cloud Disk.
  • Page 60 To delete an existing account: a) Select the account that you want to delete. b) Click . c) When prompted, click Delete to confirm the account deletion. To add a folder: a) Click . b) Enter the folder name, and click Add. The folder that you created will be added to the folder list.
  • Page 61 Using the FTP Share service FTP share enables an FTP server to share files from USB disk to other devices via your local area network or via the Internet. IMPORTANT! • Ensure that you safely remove the USB disk. Incorrect removal of the USB disk may cause data corruption.
  • Page 62 • No: Select this option if you do not want to share a specific folder. 3. Click Apply to confirm the changes. 4. To access the FTP server, key in the ftp link ftp://<hostname>.asuscomm.com and your user name and password on a web browser or a third-party FTP utility.
  • Page 63 3.13.3 3G/4G 3G/4G USB modems can be connected to RT-BE58U 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 64 • APN (Access Point Name) service (optional): Contact your 3G/4G service provider for detailed information. • Dial Number and PIN code: The 3G/4G provider’s access number and PIN code for connection. NOTE: PIN code may vary from different providers. • Username / Password: The username and password will be provided by the 3G/4G network carrier.

  • Page 65: Wan

    3.14 WAN 3.14.1 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. 2.
  • Page 66 • 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 67 • Clone or change the MAC address of the ASUS wireless router to match the MAC address of the previous networking device recognized by the ISP.

  • Page 68: Port Trigger

    3.14.2 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: •...
  • Page 69 • 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: • When connecting to an IRC server, a client PC makes an outgoing connection using the trigger port range 66660-7000.

  • Page 70: 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 71 • Famous Game List: This item lists ports required for popular online games to work correctly. • FTP Server Port: Avoid assigning the port range 20:21 for your FTP server as this would conflict with the router’s native FTP server assignment. •...
  • Page 72 • 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.

  • Page 73: Dmz

    3.14.4 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 74: 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 75: Nat Passthrough

    3.14.6 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. To enable / disable the NAT Passthrough settings, go to Advanced Settings >...

  • Page 76: Wireless

    3.15 Wireless 3.15.1 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. 2. Select 2.4GHz or 5GHz as the frequency band for your wireless network.
  • Page 77 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: •...
  • Page 78 • WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Enterprise/WPA Auto-Enterprise: This option provides very strong security. It is with integrated EAP server or an external RADIUS back-end authentication server. • Radius with 802.1x NOTE: Your wireless router supports the maximum transmission rate of 54Mbps when the Wireless Mode is set to Auto and encryption method is WEP or TKIP.

  • Page 79: Wps

    3.15.2 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 80 3. In the WPS Method field, select Push Button or Client PIN Code. If you select Push Button, go to step 4. If you select Client PIN Code, go to step 5. 4. To set up WPS using the router’s WPS button, follow these steps: a.

  • Page 81: 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 82 • HYBRID: 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.

  • Page 83: Wireless Mac Filter

    3.15.4 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 84: Radius Setting

    3.15.5 RADIUS Setting RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial In User Service) Setting provides an extra layer of security when you choose WPA- Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3-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, WPA3-Enterprise or Radius with 802.1x.

  • Page 85: Professional

    3.15.6 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: • Band: Select the frequency band that the professional settings will be applied to.
  • Page 86 • Enable wireless scheduler: You can choose clock format as 24-hour or 12-hour. The color in the table indicates Allow or Deny. Click each frame to change the settings of the hour of the weekdays and click OK when done. •...
  • Page 87 • Contact your ISP and update the MAC address associated with your ISP service. • Clone or change the MAC address of the ASUS wireless router to match the MAC address of the previous networking device recognized by the ISP.

  • Page 88: Utilities

    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.

  • Page 89: Firmware Restoration

    4.2 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 90: Setting Up Your Printer Server

    4. From your computer’s desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > Wireless Router > Firmware Restoration. 5. Specify a firmware file, then click Upload. NOTE: This is not a firmware upgrade utility and cannot be used on a working ASUS Wireless Router. Normal firmware upgrades must be done through the web interface.
  • Page 91 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® XP, Windows®...
  • Page 92 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. 7. Follow the Windows® OS instructions to install the printer driver.
  • Page 93 8. After the printer’s driver installation is complete, network clients can now use the printer.

  • Page 94: Using Lpr To Share Printer

    4.3.2 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 95 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 96 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 97 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 98 9. Click Next to accept the default name for the printer. 10. Click Finish to complete the installation.

  • Page 99: Download Master

    4.4 Download Master Download Master is a utility that helps you download files 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 100: Configuring Bit Torrent Download Settings

    5. Use the navigation panel to configure the advanced settings. 4.4.1 Configuring Bit Torrent download settings To configure BitTorrent download settings: 1. From Download Master’s navigation panel, click Bit Torrent to launch the Bit Torrent Setting page. 2. Select a specific port for your download task. 3.

  • Page 101: Nzb Settings

    4.4.2 NZB settings You can set up a USENET server to download NZB files. After entering USENET settings, Apply.

  • Page 102: Troubleshooting

    1. Launch the Web GUI. Go to Advanced Settings > Administration > Firmware Upgrade. Click Check to verify if the latest firmware is available. 2. If the latest firmware is available, visit the ASUS global website at https://www.asus.com/Networking/RT-BE58U/HelpDesk/ to download the latest firmware.
  • Page 103 Check if your network settings are correct. • Each client on the network should have a valid IP address. ASUS recommends that you use the wireless router’s DHCP server to assign IP addresses to computers on your network.
  • Page 104 • Some cable modem service providers require you to use 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 105: Frequently Asked Questions (Faqs)

    5.2 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. Ensure that the Caps Lock key is disabled when you enter the login information.
  • Page 106 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. •...
  • Page 107 • SSID has been hidden. If your device can find SSIDs from other 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. • 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 108 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 General> 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 109 255.255.255.0 DNS Server 1: 192.168.50.1 DNS Server 2: (Blank) SSID (2.4GHz): ASUS SSID (5GHz): ASUS_5G Firmware upgrade failed. Launch the rescue mode and run the Firmware Restoration utility. Refer to section 4.2 Firmware Restoration on how to use the Firmware Restoration utility.
  • Page 110 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 111 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. Click Apply Now when done. NOTE: Refer to your browser's help feature for details on disabling the proxy server.
  • Page 112 2. Click Properties to display the Ethernet Properties window. 3. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) or Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6), then click Properties. 4. 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.
  • Page 113 MAC OS 1. Click the Apple icon located on the top left of your screen. 2. Click System Preferences > Network > Configure... 3. From the TCP/IP tab, select Using DHCP in the Configure IPv4 dropdown list. 4. Click Apply Now when done.

  • Page 114: Appendices

    Appendices Appendices GNU General Public License Licensing information This product includes copyrighted third-party software licensed under the terms of the GNU General Public License. Please see The GNU General Public License for the exact terms and conditions of this license. All future firmware updates will also be accompanied with their respective source code.
  • Page 115 When we speak of free software, we are referring to freedom, not price. Our General Public Licenses are designed to make sure that you have the freedom to distribute copies of free software (and charge for this service if you wish), that you receive source code or can get it if you want it, that you can change the software or use pieces of it in new free programs;...
  • Page 116 Finally, any free program is threatened constantly by software patents. We wish to avoid the danger that redistributors of a free program will individually obtain patent licenses, in effect making the program proprietary. To prevent this, we have made it clear that any patent must be licensed for everyone’s free use or not licensed at all.
  • Page 117 You may charge a fee for the physical act of transferring a copy, and you may at your option offer warranty protection in exchange for a fee. 2. You may modify your copy or copies of the Program or any portion of it, thus forming a work based on the Program, and copy and distribute such modifications or work under the terms of Section 1 above, provided that you also meet all of...
  • Page 118 These requirements apply to the modified work as a whole. If identifiable sections of that work are not derived from the Program, and can be reasonably considered independent and separate works in themselves, then this License, and its terms, do not apply to those sections when you distribute them as separate works.
  • Page 119 Accompany it with the information you received as to the offer to distribute corresponding source code. (This alternative is allowed only for noncommercial distribution and only if you received the program in object code or executable form with such an offer, in accord with Subsection b above.) The source code for a work means the preferred form of the work for making modifications to it.
  • Page 120 Therefore, by modifying or distributing the Program (or any work based on the Program), you indicate your acceptance of this License to do so, and all its terms and conditions for copying, distributing or modifying the Program or works based on it.
  • Page 121 choice. This section is intended to make thoroughly clear what is believed to be a consequence of the rest of this License. 8. If the distribution and/or use of the Program is restricted in certain countries either by patents or by copyrighted interfaces, the original copyright holder who places the Program under this License may add an explicit geographical distribution limitation excluding those countries, so that...
  • Page 122 NO WARRANTY 11 BECAUSE THE PROGRAM IS LICENSED FREE OF CHARGE, THERE IS NO WARRANTY FOR THE PROGRAM, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. EXCEPT WHEN OTHERWISE STATED IN WRITING THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND/OR OTHER PARTIES PROVIDE THE PROGRAM “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

  • Page 123: Safety Notices

    15 cm (6 inches) between implanted medical devices and ASUS products to reduce the risk of interference. • Kindly use ASUS products in good reception conditions to minimize the radiation's level. • Keep the device away from pregnant women and the lower abdomen of the teenager.
  • Page 124 WARNING! • DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces. • DO NOT place or drop objects on the top of the product. Avoid exposing the product to mechanical shock such as crushing, bending, puncturing or shredding. • DO NOT disassemble, open, microwave, incinerate, paint, or shove any foreign objects into this product.

  • Page 125: Service And Support

    Service and Support Visit our multi-language website at https://www.asus.com/support.

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