Asus RT-AC68U User manual

Quick Start Guide

RT-AC68U V4 Dual Band

3x3 Wireless-AC 1900 Gigabit Router

NA17952 / First Edition / May 2021

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Français Canadien .......................................................................18

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Português do Brasil.....................................................................48

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Package contents

RT-AC68U AC adapter

Network cable (RJ-45) Quick Start Guide

Warranty Card

A quick look at your RT-AC68U

1LAN 1~4 LEDs 6Power LED 11 USB 3.0/2.0 ports

2WAN (Internet) LED 7WPS button 12 WAN port

3USB 3.0/2.0 LEDs 8Wi-Fi On/O button 13 LED On/O button

42.4GHz LED 9Power switch 14 LAN ports

55GHz LED 10 Power (DCIN) port 15 Reset button

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

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NOTES:

• USB External HDD/Flash disk:

• The wireless router works with most USB HDDs/Flash disks up to

2TB and supports read-write access for FAT16, FAT32, EXT2, EXT3,

and NTFS.

• To safely remove the USB disk, launch the web GUI

(http://192.168.1.1), then in the Network Map page's upper right

corner, click the USB icon and click Eject USB 3.0 / USB 2.0.

• Incorrect removal of the USB disk may cause data corruption.

• For the list of le system and hard disk partitions that the wireless

router supports, visit

http://event.asus.com/networks/disksupport

• For the list of printers that the wireless router supports, visit

http://event.asus.com/networks/printersupport

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Installing your router

IMPORTANT: Before installing the router, ensure that Internet

connection is available

1. Position your wireless router.

For the 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.

• To ensure the best wireless signal, orient the three detachable antennas as

shown in the drawing below.

• Always update to the latest rmware. Visit the ASUS website at

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

45°

90°

45°

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RT-AC68U

Computer

Wall Power Outlet

LAN

Modem

Power

WAN

Modem

OFF!

2. Prepare your modem.

a. Unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet and disconnect it from your

cable/ADSL modem.

b. Disconnect the network cable from your cable/ADSL modem.

c. Reboot your computer (recommended).

WARNING! Before disconnecting the wires/cables, ensure that your

cable/ADSL modem has been turned o for at least two minutes. If your

modem has a backup battery, remove it as well.

3. Set up your wireless environment.

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a. Insert your wireless router’s AC adapter to the DCIN port and plug it to a

power outlet.

b. Using another network cable, connect your modem to your wireless router’s

WAN port.

c. Insert your modem’s AC adapter to the DCIN port and plug it to a power

outlet.

d. Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to your wireless

router’s LAN port. Ensure that the WAN and LAN LEDs are blinking.

NOTE: You can also set up RT-AC68U using a mobile device such as

smartphone or tablet PC. To do this, go to Setup your router using a

mobile device for details.

a. Disable the proxy server, if enabled.

b. Set the TCP/IP settings to automatically obtain an IP address.

c. Disable the dial-up connection, if enabled.

NOTE: For more details on disabling your computer settings, refer to

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

4. Disable some settings on your computer.

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To set up your router using QIS (Quick Internet Setup):

1. Press the power button at the back of your router. Ensure that the Power,

LAN and WAN LEDs are on.

2. Launch your web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome,

or Safari.

Setting up your router using the Quick Internet Setup

Wizard

NOTE: If QIS does not launch automatically, enter http://192.168.1.1 or

http://router.asus.com in the address bar and refresh the browser again.

3. Assign your router login name and password and click Next. You will need

this login name and password to log into RT-AC68U to view or change the

router settings. You can take note of your router login name and password

for future use.

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4. The wireless router’s Quick Internet Setup (QIS) feature automatically detects

if your ISP connection type is Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Static

IP. Please obtain the necessary information about your Internet connection

type from your Internet Service Provider (ISP). If your connection type is

Dynamic IP (DHCP), QIS wizard will automatically direct you to the next step.

NOTE: If your connection type is Static IP, choose Static IP and click

Next. Key in IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and DNS server

information provided by your ISP. Click Next to proceed.

Setup of router (RT-AC68U) administrator password

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5. Assign the network name (SSID) and security key for your 2.4GHz and 5GHz

wireless connection. Click Apply when done.

6. Your Internet and wireless settings are displayed. Click Next to continue.

7. Read the wireless network connection tutorial. When done, click Finish.

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