Asus DSL-AC55U User manual

DSL-AC55U

Wireless-AC1200

Dual-band 802.11ac VDSL/ADSL

Modem Router

User Guide

Dual Band 802.11ac

Wi-Fi ADSL / VDSL Modem Router

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E11623

First Edition

April 2016

Table of contents

1 Getting to know your xDSL modem router

1.1 Welcome! ........................................................................................6

1.2 Package contents.........................................................................6

1.3 Your xDSL modem router..........................................................7

1.4 Positioning your xDSL modem router..................................9

1.5 Setup Requirements ................................................................ 10

1.6 xDSL Modem Router Setup................................................... 11

1.6.1 Wired connection..................................................................11

1.6.2 Wireless connection.............................................................12

2 Getting started

2.1 Logging into the Web GUI ..................................................... 13

2.2 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) Wizard with Auto-detection14

2.3 Connecting to your wireless network................................ 18

3 Conguring the General settings

3.1 Using the Network Map ......................................................... 19

3.1.1 Setting up the wireless security settings......................20

3.1.2 Managing your network clients.......................................21

3.1.3 Monitoring your USB device.............................................22

3.2 Creating a Guest Network...................................................... 25

3.3 Using the Trac Manager...................................................... 27

3.3.1 Managing QoS (Quality of Service) Bandwidth..........27

3.3.2 Monitoring Trac .................................................................30

3.3.3 Spectrum .................................................................................31

3.4 Setting up Parental Control................................................... 32

3.5 Using the USB Application..................................................... 33

3.5.1 Using AiDisk...............................................................................33

3.5.2 Using Servers Center............................................................35

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3.6 Using AiCloud............................................................................. 40

3.6.1 Cloud Disk................................................................................41

3.6.2 Smart Access...........................................................................43

3.6.3 Smart Sync...............................................................................44

4 Conguring the Advanced Settings

4.1 Wireless......................................................................................... 45

4.1.1 General......................................................................................45

4.1.2 WPS ............................................................................................48

4.1.3 Bridge ........................................................................................50

4.1.4 Wireless MAC Filter ...............................................................52

4.1.5 RADIUS Setting ......................................................................53

4.1.6 Professional.............................................................................54

4.2 LAN................................................................................................. 56

4.2.1 LAN IP ........................................................................................56

4.2.2 DHCP Server............................................................................57

4.2.3 Route .........................................................................................59

4.2.4 IPTV ............................................................................................60

4.3 WAN ............................................................................................... 61

4.3.1 Internet Connection.............................................................61

4.3.2 Dual WAN .................................................................................63

4.3.3 Port Trigger..............................................................................64

4.3.4 Virtual Server/Port Forwarding........................................66

4.3.5 DMZ............................................................................................69

4.3.6 DDNS .........................................................................................70

4.3.7 NAT Passthrough...................................................................71

4.4 IPv6................................................................................................. 72

4.5 VPN Server................................................................................... 73

4.6 Firewall.......................................................................................... 74

4.6.1 General......................................................................................74

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4.6.2 URL Filter ..................................................................................75

4.6.3 Keyword Filter ........................................................................76

4.6.4 Network Services Filter .......................................................77

4.7 Administration ........................................................................... 78

4.7.1 System.......................................................................................78

4.7.2 Firmware Upgrade................................................................79

4.7.3 Restore/Save/Upload Setting ...........................................80

4.7.4 DSL Setting..............................................................................81

4.7.5 Feedback ..................................................................................84

4.8 System Log .................................................................................. 85

5 Utilities

5.1 Device Discovery....................................................................... 86

5.2 Firmware Restoration .............................................................. 87

5.3 Setting up your printer server .............................................. 88

5.3.1 ASUS EZ Printer Sharing .....................................................88

5.3.2 Using LPR to Share Printer .................................................92

5.4 Download Master...................................................................... 97

5.4.1 Conguring Bit Torrent download settings.................98

5.4.2 NZB settings............................................................................99

6 Troubleshooting

6.1 Basic Troubleshooting...........................................................100

6.2 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ................................103

Appendices

Notices .....................................................................................................112

ASUS Contact information..................................................................126

Networks Global Hotline Information.............................................127

1 Getting to know your xDSL

modem router

NOTES:

• Ifanyoftheitemsaredamagedormissing,contactASUSfor

technical inquiries and support. Refer to the ASUS Support Hotline

list at the back of this user manual.

• Keeptheoriginalpackagingmaterialincaseyouwouldneedfuture

warranty services such as repair or replacement.

1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing an ASUS DSL-AC55U Wireless VDSL/

ADSL Modem Router!

The ultra-thin and stylish DSL-AC55U features 2.4GHz and 5GHz

dual bands for an unmatched concurrent wireless HD streaming;

operates as a router on an ADSL or VDSL line; SMB server, UPnP

AV server, and FTP server for 24/7 le sharing; and capability to

handle 300,000 sessions. These features make this xDSL modem

router a good choice for complete home networking.

1.2 Package contents

VDSL/ADSL Wireless Modem Router

Network cable (RJ-45 cable)

Support CD (Manual, utility software)

Splitter (varies with region)

Power adapter

Quick Start Guide

DSL/phone cable (RJ-11 cable)

Warranty card

1.3 Your xDSL modem router

Power LED

O: No power.

On: Device is ready.

Flashing slow: Rescue mode

Flashing quick: WPS is processing.

DSL LED

O: No DSL link or unable to establish DSL link.

On: DSL link is established.

Flashing: DSL is attempting to connect to a DSLAM.

Ethernet WAN LED

O: No power or no physical connection.

On: Has physical connection to a wide area network (WAN).

Internet LED

O: No power or no Internet connection.

On: Internet connection is established.

LAN 1~4 LED

O: No power or no physical connection.

On: Has physical connection to an Ethernet network.

2.4GHz LED

O: No 2.4GHz signal.

On:Wireless system is ready.

Flashing:Transmitting or receiving data via wireless connection.

5GHz LED

O: No 5GHz signal.

On:Wireless system is ready.

Flashing:Transmitting or receiving data via wireless connection.

Dual Band 802.11ac

Wi-Fi ADSL / VDSL Modem Router

DSL E-WAN

WPS

Wi-Fi on/off

NOTES:

• Useonlytheadapterthatcamewithyourpackage.Usingother

adapters may damage the device.

• Specications:

• Powerconsumptioninomode:0.21W

• Powerconsumptioninnetworkstandbymode:4.21W

• Theaveragepowerconsumptionisdeterminedatroom

temperatures with the following load:

DC Power adapter DC Output: +12V with max. 2A current

Operating

Temperature 0~40oC Storage 0~70oC

Operating Humidity 50~90% Storage 20~90%

USB LED

O: No power or no physical connection.

On: Has physical connection to USB devices.

DSL port

Connect to a splitter or to a telephone outlet via an RJ-11 cable.

LAN 1 ~ 4 ports

Connect network cables into these ports to establish LAN connection.

Ethernet WAN port

Connect a network cable into this port to establish WAN connection.

Reset button

This button resets or restores the system to its factory default settings.

USB 2.0 port

Insert USB 2.0 devices such as USB hard disks or USB ash drives into this

port.

Power button

Pressthisbuttontopoweronorothesystem.

Power (DC-IN) port

Insert the bundled AC adapter into this port and connect your router to a

power source.

WPS and Wi-Fi on/o button

Pressthisbuttontoturnon/otheWi-Ficonnection.

Press this button to launch the WPS Wizard.

1.4 Positioning your xDSL modem router

For the best wireless signal transmission between the xDSL

modem router and the network devices connected to it, ensure

that you:

• PlacethexDSLmodem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.

• Topreventsignalinterferenceorloss,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, uorescent lights, microwave ovens,

refrigerators, and other industrial equipment.

• Alwaysupdatetothelatestrmware.VisittheASUS

website at http://www.asus.com to get the latest rmware

updates.

• Toensurethebestwirelesssignal,orientthefour

detachable antennas as shown in the drawing below.

90°90 °

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/1000Base-

TX)

• 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.

• Withitsdualbandtechnology,yourADSL/VDSLroutersupports

2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless signals simultaneously. This allows you

to browse the Internet or access e-mail messages using the 2.4GHz

band while streaming high-denition audio/video les such as

movies or music using the 5GHz band.

• IfyouareusingonlyonecomputerwithasinglebandIEEE802.11a/

b/g/n/ac WLAN adapter, you will only be able to use the 2.4GHz

band.

• IfyouareusingonlyonecomputerwithadualbandIEEE802.11a/

b/g/n/ac WLAN adapter, you will be able to use the 2.4GHz or 5GHz

band.

• IfyouareusingtwocomputerswithbothIEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac

WLAN adapters, you will be able to use both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands

simultaneously.

• TheEthernetRJ-45cablesthatwillbeusedtoconnectthenetwork

devices should not exceed 100 meters.

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