Asus RT-AC59U User manual

Quick Start Guide

RT-AC59U

Wireless-AC1500 Dual Band

Gigabit Router

APAC15847 / Revised Edition v4 / September 2019

Table of contents

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

A quick look at RT-AC59U.........................................................3

Position your wireless router...................................................4

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

Setting up your RT-AC59U .......................................................6

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

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

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

Networks Global Hotline Information .................................56

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A quick look at RT-AC59U

Power LED Power switch

LAN 1~4 LEDs Power (DC-IN) port

WAN (Internet) LED USB port

USB LED WPS button

2.4GHz LED / 5GHz LED WAN (Internet) port

Reset button LAN 1 ~ 4 ports

Package contents

RT-AC59U Wireless Router AC adapter

Network cable (RJ-45) Quick Start Guide

Wireless Dual Band

802.11ac Gigabit Router

1235

912

711

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Position your wireless router

For optimal wireless transmission between the wireless router and connected

wireless devices, ensure that you:

• Placethewirelessrouterinacentralizedareaforamaximumwirelesscoverage

for the network devices.

• Keepthewirelessrouterawayfrommetalobstructionsandawayfromdirect

sunlight.

• Keepthewirelessrouter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 to prevent signal interference or loss.

• 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 °

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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

Internet Service Provider (ISP) to properly

conguretherouter.

2. Connect your modem to the router with the

bundled network cable.

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 RT-AC59U

You can set up your RT-AC59U 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.

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.

RT-AC59U

Modem

Wall Power Outlet

LINE LAN RESET PWR

Power

WAN LAN

3 2

Laptop

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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

5G Wi-Fi Name (SSID): ASUS_XX

* XX refers to the last two digits of 2.4GHz

MACaddress.Youcannditonthelabel

on the back of your RT-AC59U.

B. Wireless connection

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

Laptop

Tablet

Smart phone

RT-AC59U

Modem

Wall Power Outlet

LINE LAN RESET PWR

Power 1WAN

* Scan the QR code on the back of your

router for quick Wi-Fi connection.

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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 RT-AC59U’s

network.

 • 

Follow ASUS Router App setup

instructions to complete the setup.

ASUS Router

ASUS

Router

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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:

FAQ

1. WherecanIndmoreinformationaboutthewirelessrouter?

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

 • Technicalsupportsite:https://www.asus.com/support

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

Guide

 • Youcangettheusermanualonlineathttps://www.asus.com/support

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1.5Acurrent

Operating Temperature 0~40oC Storage 0~70oC

Operating Humidity 50~90% Storage 20~90%

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認識您的無線路由器

電源指示燈電源開關

LAN 1~4 指示燈電源（DC-IN）插孔

WAN（網際網路）指示燈 USB 連接埠

USB 指示燈 WPS 按鈕

2.4GHz 指示燈 / 5GHz 指示燈 WAN （網際網路）連接埠

重置按鈕 LAN 1 ~ 4 網路連接埠

產品包裝內容

RT-AC59U 無線路由器電源變壓器

RJ-45 網路線快速使用指南

Wireless Dual Band

802.11ac Gigabit Router

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912

711

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