Asus RT-AC2600 User manual

RT-AC2600

Wireless-AC2600 Dual Band Gigabit Router

User Guide

The stylish RT-AC2600 features a 2.4GHz and 5GHz dual bands for an

unmatched concurrent wireless HD streaming; SMB server, UPnP AV server, and

FTP server for 24/7 file sharing; a capability to handle 300,000 sessions; and

the ASUS Green Network Technology, which provides up to 70% power-saving

solution.

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E16241

First Edition

December 2019

Table of contents

1 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 6

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

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

1.3 Your wireless router.....................................................................7

1.4 Positioning your router..............................................................9

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

1.6 Router Setup............................................................................... 11

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

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

2 Getting Started 14

2.1 Logging into the Web GUI ..................................................... 14

2.2 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with Auto-detection ........... 15

2.3 Connecting to your wireless network................................ 19

3 Conguring the General Settings 20

3.1 Using the Network Map ......................................................... 20

3.1.1 Setting up the wireless security settings......................21

3.1.2 Managing your network clients.......................................22

3.1.3 Monitoring your USB device.............................................23

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

3.4 Setting up Parental Control................................................... 31

3.5 Using the USB Application..................................................... 32

3.5.1 Using AiDisk ............................................................................32

3.5.2 Using Servers Center............................................................34

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4 Conguring the Advanced Settings 39

4.1 Wireless......................................................................................... 39

4.1.1 General......................................................................................39

4.1.2 WPS ............................................................................................42

4.1.3 WDS............................................................................................44

4.1.4 Wireless MAC Filter ...............................................................46

4.1.5 RADIUS Setting ......................................................................47

4.1.6 Professional.............................................................................48

4.2 LAN................................................................................................. 50

4.2.1 LAN IP ........................................................................................50

4.2.2 DHCP Server............................................................................51

4.2.3 Route .........................................................................................53

4.2.4 IPTV ............................................................................................54

4.3 WAN ............................................................................................... 55

4.3.1 Internet Connection.............................................................55

4.3.2 Port Trigger..............................................................................58

4.3.3 Virtual Server/Port Forwarding........................................60

4.3.4 DMZ............................................................................................63

4.3.5 DDNS .........................................................................................64

4.3.6 NAT Passthrough...................................................................65

4.4 IPv6................................................................................................. 66

4.5 VPN Server................................................................................... 67

4.6 Firewall.......................................................................................... 68

4.6.1 General......................................................................................68

4.6.2 URL Filter ..................................................................................69

4.6.3 Keyword lter .........................................................................70

4.6.4 Network Services Filter .......................................................71

4.7 Administration ........................................................................... 72

4.7.1 Operation Mode ....................................................................72

4.7.2 System.......................................................................................73

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4.7.3 Firmware Upgrade................................................................74

4.7.4 Restore/Save/Upload Setting ...........................................74

4.8 System Log .................................................................................. 75

5 Utilities 76

5.1 Device Discovery....................................................................... 76

5.2 Firmware Restoration .............................................................. 77

6 Troubleshooting 79

6.1 Basic Troubleshooting............................................................. 79

6.2 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) .................................. 82

Appendices 92

Notices ....................................................................................................... 92

1 Getting to Know Your Wireless

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.

RT-AC2600 Wireless Router Network cable (RJ-45)

Power adapter Quick Start Guide

1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing an ASUS RT-AC2600 Wireless Router!

The stylish RT-AC2600 features a 2.4GHz and 5GHz dual bands

for an unmatched concurrent wireless HD streaming; SMB server,

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

to handle 300,000 sessions; and the ASUS Green Network

Technology, which provides up to 70% power-saving solution.

1.2 Package contents

1.3 Your wireless router

LAN LED

O: No power or no physical connection.

On: Has physical connection to a local area network (LAN).

WAN LED

O: No power or no physical connection.

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

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.

NOTES:

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

adapters may damage the device.

• Specications:

DC Power adapter DC Output: +12V with max 2.5A current;

Operating

Temperature 0~40oCStorage 0~70oC

Operating Humidity 50~90% Storage 20~90%

Power LED

O: No power.

On: Device is ready.

Flashing slow: Rescue mode

Flashing quick:WPS is processing.

Reset button

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

WPS button

This button launches the WPS Wizard.

Power (DC-IN) 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.

USB 3.0 / 2.0 port

Insert a USB 3.0 / 2.0 device such as a USB hard disk or USB flash drive into this port.

Insert your iPad’s USB cable into this port to charge your iPad.

WAN (Internet) port

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

LAN 1 ~ 4 ports

Connect network cables into these ports to establish LAN connection.

Off

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.

• Alwaysupdatetothelatestfirmware.VisittheASUSwebsiteat

http://www.asus.com to get the latest firmware updates.

• Foroptimumperformance,pleaseswitchonthecooling

system.

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.

• Withitsdualbandtechnology,yourwirelessroutersupports2.4GHz

and 5GHz wireless signals simultaneously.This allows you to do

Internet-related activities such as Internet surfing or reading/writing

e-mail messages using the 2.4GHz band while simultaneously

streaming high-definition audio/video files such as movies or music

using the 5GHz band.

• Ifyouareusingonlyonecomputerwithsingleband

IEEE802.11b/g/nWLANadapter,youwillonlybeabletousethe

2.4GHz band.

• Ifyouareusingonlyonecomputerwith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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