Quick
Start Guide
RT-AX86U Pro
Wireless-AX5700 Dual-band Gigabit Router
One Router Setup Steps
01
Prepare your Modem
Unplug the power of cable / DSL modem. If it
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has a battery backup, remove the battery.
Unplug
Install your Router
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Plug the adapter into the DCIN port, and press the Power switch.
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– Via app
[App] On your iOS or Android mobile device, go
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to the app store, search for ASUS Router, and
download the app.
– Or via web browser
[Wired] Connect your PC
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to LAN port at the back
side of the router using
an additional network
cable.
2.5G Port WAN Type Setup Steps
01
Prepare your Router
Connect the modem to the 2.5G port with a network cable.
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Connect your modem to WAN port at the back side of the router with the
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network cable provided.
Power on the modem. Plug modem to the power
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outlet and power on.
Modem back
[App] On your iOS or Android mobile device, tap Settings > Wi-Fi, connect
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to the default network SSID shown on the product label on the back side of
the router. Or scan the QR code on the product label to connect the default
network SSID.
[Wireless] Connect to the network with
default SSID shown on the product label on
the back side of your router "ASUS_XX".
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Login and Connect
[ASUS Setup Wizard] Select "manual setting".
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Hardware Explanations
I/O Ports Overview
USB 3.2 Gen 1 port
DCIN port
Power switch
USB 2.0 port
LED on/off button
Reset button
Specifications:
DC Power adapter
DC Output: +12V with 3.0A current
DC Output: +19.5V with 2.31A current
Operating Temperature
0~40
Operating Humidity
50~90%
Modem back
The power LED will light up when the hardware is ready.
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* XX refers to the last two digits
_
of MAC address. You can find it
on the label on the back of your
router.
[Wired / Wireless] Open a web browser.
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You will be redirected to the ASUS Setup Wizard. If not, navigate to
http://router.asus.com.
Follow the instructions to
complete the setup.
– Setting to 2.5G WAN under factory default settings
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LED Lights Overview
LAN ports 1-4
WPS
LAN
WAN
2.5G
WAN port
2.5G port
WPS button
C
Storage
0~70
C
o
o
Storage
20~90%
Check the modem LED lights to ensure the connection is active.
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Modem front
[App] Launch ASUS Router App and follow the
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instructions to complete the setup.
[ASUS Setup Wizard] Select "2.5G Ethernet", then follow the instructions to
complete the setup of SSID and login information.
2.4GHz
5GHz
POWER
If you are using DSL for internet,
you will need your username
/ password from your Internet
service provider (ISP) to properly
configure your router.
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