Asus RT-AC86U User manual

User Guide

RT-AC86U

Wireless-AC 2900 Dual Band Gigabit Router

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E14026

Revised Edition v2

February 2018

Table of contents

1 Getting to know your wireless router 7

1.1 Welcome! ........................................................................................7

1.2 Package contents.........................................................................7

1.3 Your wireless router.....................................................................8

1.4 Positioning your router........................................................... 10

1.5 Setup Requirements ................................................................ 11

1.6 Router Setup............................................................................... 12

1.6.1 Wired connection..................................................................12

1.6.2 Wireless connection.............................................................13

2 Getting started 15

2.1 Logging into the Web GUI ..................................................... 15

2.2 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with Auto-detection ........... 16

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

3 Conﬁguring 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.......................................23

3.1.3 Monitoring your USB device.............................................24

3.2 Creating a Guest Network...................................................... 27

3.3 AiProtection ................................................................................ 29

3.3.1 Network Protection..............................................................30

3.3.2 Setting up Parental Controls.............................................34

3.4 Adaptive QoS.............................................................................. 38

3.4.1 Bandwidth Monitor..............................................................38

3.4.2 QoS.............................................................................................39

3.4.3 Web History.............................................................................40

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3.5 Traﬃc Analyzer........................................................................... 41

3.6 Using the USB Application..................................................... 42

3.6.1 Using AiDisk...............................................................................42

3.6.2 Using Servers Center............................................................44

3.6.3 3G/4G ........................................................................................49

3.7 Using AiCloud 2.0...................................................................... 50

3.7.1 Cloud Disk................................................................................51

3.7.2 Smart Access...........................................................................53

3.7.3 Smart Sync...............................................................................54

4 Conﬁguring the Advanced Settings 55

4.1 Wireless......................................................................................... 55

4.1.1 General......................................................................................55

4.1.2 WPS ............................................................................................57

4.1.3 Bridge........................................................................................59

4.1.4 Wireless MAC Filter ...............................................................61

4.1.5 RADIUS Setting ......................................................................62

4.1.6 Professional.............................................................................63

4.2 LAN................................................................................................. 66

4.2.1 LAN IP........................................................................................66

4.2.2 DHCP Server............................................................................67

4.2.3 Route .........................................................................................69

4.2.4 IPTV ............................................................................................70

4.3 WAN ............................................................................................... 71

4.3.1 Internet Connection.............................................................71

4.3.2 Dual WAN.................................................................................74

4.3.3 Port Trigger..............................................................................75

4.3.4 Virtual Server/Port Forwarding........................................77

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4.3.5 DMZ............................................................................................80

4.3.6 DDNS .........................................................................................81

4.3.7 NAT Passthrough...................................................................82

4.4 IPv6................................................................................................. 83

4.5 VPN Server................................................................................... 84

4.6 Firewall.......................................................................................... 85

4.6.1 General......................................................................................85

4.6.2 URL Filter ..................................................................................85

4.6.3 Keyword ﬁlter .........................................................................86

4.6.4 Network Services Filter .......................................................87

4.6.5 IPv6 Firewall ............................................................................88

4.7 Administration ........................................................................... 89

4.7.1 Operation Mode....................................................................89

4.7.2 System.......................................................................................90

4.7.3 Firmware Upgrade................................................................91

4.7.4 Restore/Save/Upload Setting ...........................................92

4.8 System Log .................................................................................. 93

5 Utilities 94

5.1 Device Discovery....................................................................... 94

5.2 Firmware Restoration .............................................................. 95

5.3 Setting up your printer server.............................................. 96

5.3.1 ASUS EZ Printer Sharing .....................................................96

5.3.2 Using LPR to Share Printer.............................................. 100

5.4 Download Master....................................................................105

5.4.1 Conﬁguring Bit Torrent download settings.............. 106

5.4.2 NZB settings......................................................................... 107

6 Troubleshooting 108

6.1 Basic Troubleshooting...........................................................108

6.2 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ................................110

Appendices 119

Notices .....................................................................................................119

ASUS Contact information..................................................................137

Networks Global Hotline Information.............................................138

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1 Getting to know your wireless

router

1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing an ASUS RT-AC86U Wireless Router!

The stylish RT-AC86U features 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.

1.2 Package contents

NOTES:

• Ifanyoftheitemsis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-AC86U Wireless Router AC adapter

Network cable (RJ-45) Quick Start Guide

1.3 Your wireless router

LAN 1~4 LED

Oﬀ: No power or no physical connection.

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

WAN (Internet) LED

Red: No IP or no physical connection.

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

2.4GHz LED

Oﬀ: No 2.4GHz signal.

On:Wireless system is ready.

Flashing:Transmitting or receiving data via wireless connection.

5GHz LED

Oﬀ: No 5GHz signal.

On:Wireless system is ready.

Flashing:Transmitting or receiving data via wireless connection.

Power LED

Oﬀ: No power.

On: Device is ready.

Flashing slow: Rescue mode

Power button

Press this button to power on or off the system.

Power (DC-IN) port

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

USB 2.0 port

Insert USB 2.0 devices such as USB hard disks or USB flash drives into this port.

NOTES:

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

adapters may damage the device.

• Specifications:

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

Operating

Temperature 0~40oCStorage 0~70oC

Operating Humidity 50~90% Storage 20~90%

USB 3.0 port

Insert USB 3.0 devices such as USB hard disks or USB flash drives into this port.

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.

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.

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

antennas as shown in the drawing below.

45° 90° 45°

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