Asus BLUE CAVE User manual

Quick Start Guide

E13013 / First Edition / May 2017

BLUE CAVE

Wireless-AC2600 Dual Band

Gigabit Router

Table of contents

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This QSG contains these languages:

Contents

Table of contents........................................................................ 2

Package contents ....................................................................... 3

A quick look at your Blue Cave .............................................. 3

Positioning your Blue Cave..................................................... 4

Preparing your modem............................................................ 5

Setting up your Blue Cave....................................................... 6

A. Wired connection .............................................................................6

B. Wireless connection.........................................................................7

FAQ .................................................................................................. 9

Networks Global Hotline Information ..............................12

A quick look at your Blue Cave

NOTE: If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

Package contents

Blue Cave Wireless Router Network cable (RJ-45)

AC adapter Quick Start Guide

1. Power button 5. LAN ports

2. Power (DC-IN) port 6. WAN (Internet) port

3. Reset button 7. WPS button

4. USB3.0 port

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DC Power adapter DC Output: +19V with max 1.75A current;

Operating Temperature 0~40oCStorage 0~70oC

Operating Humidity 50~90% Storage 20~90%

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Positioning your Blue Cave

For the best wireless signal transmission between the wireless router and the net-

work 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802.11b/gor20MHzonlyWi-Fidevices,2.4GHzcom-

puterperipherals,Bluetoothdevices,cordlessphones,transformers,heavy-duty

motors,fluorescentlights,microwaveovens,refrigerators,andotherindustrial

equipmenttopreventsignalinterferenceorloss.

• Alwaysupdatetothelatestfirmware.VisittheASUSwebsiteathttp://www.

asus.comtogetthelatestfirmwareupdates.

• Toensurethebestwirelesssignal,orientthefourdetachableantennasasshown

inthedrawingbelow.

Preparing your modem

1. Unplug the power cable/DSL modem. If it has a battery

backup, remove the battery.

NOTE: If you are using DSL for Internet, you

will need your username/password from your In-

ternet Service Provider (ISP) to properly conﬁgure

the router.

2. Connect your modem to the router with the bundled

network cable.

LINE LAN RESET PWR

3. Power on your cable/DSL modem.

4. Check your cable/DSL modem LED lights to ensure the

connection is active.

Unplug

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Setting up your Blue Cave

You can set up your Blue Cave via wired or wireless connection.

A. Wired connection

1. Plug your router into a power outlet and power it on. Connect the network cable

from your computer to a LAN port on your router.

Modem

Wall Power Outlet

LINE LAN RESET PWR

WAN

Power

Laptop

LAN

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.

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B. Wireless connection

1. Plug your router into a power outlet and power it on.

Laptop

Tablet

Smart phone

Modem

Wall Power Outlet

LINE LAN RESET PWR

WAN

Power

2. Connect to the network with SSID shown on the product label on the back side

of the router. For better network security, change to a unique SSID and assign a

password.

ASUS router

2.4G Wi-Fi Name (SSID): ASUS_XX_2G

5G Wi-Fi Name (SSID): ASUS_XX_5G

* XX refers to the last two digits of 2.4GHz MAC

address. You can ﬁnd it on the label on the

back of your Blue Cave.

3. You can choose either the web GUI or ASUS Router app to set up your router.

a. Web GUI Setup

 • 

Once connected, the web GUI launches automatically when you open a web

browser. If it does not auto-launch, enter http://router.asus.com.

•

Set up a password for your router to prevent unauthorized access.

b. App Setup

Download ASUS Router App to set up your router via your mobile devices.

 • 

Turn on Wi-Fi on your mobile devices and connect to your Blue Cave’s

network.

 •

Follow ASUS Router App setup instructions to complete the setup.

ASUS Router

ASUS

Router

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FAQ

1. Where can I ﬁnd more information about the wireless router?

 •OnlineFAQsite:http://support.asus.com/faq

 •Technicalsupportsite:http://support.asus.com

 •Customerhotline:refertotheSupportHotlinesectioninthisQuickStartGuide

Remembering your wireless router settings

• Rememberyourwirelesssettingsasyoucompletetheroutersetup.

Router Name: Password:

2.4 GHz network SSID: Password:

5GHz network SSID: Password:

Safety Notices

• Refertotheratinglabelonthebottomofyourproductandensureyourpower

adaptercomplieswiththisrating.

• DONOTplaceonunevenorunstableworksurfaces.Seekservicingifthecasing

hasbeendamaged.

• DONOTplaceordropobjectsontopanddonotshoveanyforeignobjectsinto

theproduct.

• DONOTexposetoorusenearliquids,rain,ormoisture.DONOTusethemodem

duringelectricalstorms.

• DONOTcovertheventsontheproducttopreventthesystemfromgetting

overheated.

• DONOTusedamagedpowercords,accessories,orotherperipherals.

• IftheAdapterisbroken,donottrytofixitbyyourself.Contactaqualifiedservice

technicianoryourretailer.

• Topreventelectricalshockhazard,disconnectthepowercablefromtheelectri-

caloutletbeforerelocatingthesystem.

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