Asus RT-AX3000 User manual

User Guide

RT-AX3000

Dual Band Wi-Fi Router

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E16134

First Edition

November 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...................................................... 26

3.3 AiProtection ................................................................................ 28

3.3.1 Network Protection ..............................................................29

3.3.2 Setting up Parental Controls.............................................33

3.4 Using the Trac Manager ...................................................... 36

3.4.1 Managing QoS (Quality of Service) Bandwidth..........36

3.5 Trac Analyzer........................................................................... 39

3.6 Using the USB Application..................................................... 40

3.6.1 Using AiDisk ............................................................................40

3.6.2 Using Servers Center............................................................42

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3.6.3 3G/4G ........................................................................................47

3.7 Using AiCloud 2.0...................................................................... 49

3.7.1 Cloud Disk................................................................................50

3.7.2 Smart Access...........................................................................51

3.7.3 AiCloud Sync...........................................................................52

4 Conguring the Advanced Settings 53

4.1 Wireless......................................................................................... 53

4.1.1 General......................................................................................53

4.1.2 WPS ............................................................................................56

4.1.3 Bridge ........................................................................................58

4.1.4 Wireless MAC Filter ...............................................................60

4.1.5 RADIUS Setting ......................................................................61

4.1.6 Professional.............................................................................62

4.2 LAN................................................................................................. 65

4.2.1 LAN IP ........................................................................................65

4.2.2 DHCP Server............................................................................66

4.2.3 Route .........................................................................................68

4.2.4 IPTV ............................................................................................69

4.3 WAN ............................................................................................... 70

4.3.1 Internet Connection.............................................................70

4.3.2 Port Trigger..............................................................................73

4.3.3 Virtual Server/Port Forwarding........................................75

4.3.4 DMZ............................................................................................78

4.3.5 DDNS .........................................................................................79

4.3.6 NAT Passthrough...................................................................80

4.4 IPv6................................................................................................. 81

4.5 Firewall.......................................................................................... 82

4.5.1 General......................................................................................82

4.5.2 URL Filter ..................................................................................82

4.5.3 Keyword lter .........................................................................83

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4.5.4 Network Services Filter .......................................................84

4.6 Administration ........................................................................... 86

4.6.1 Operation Mode ....................................................................86

4.6.2 System.......................................................................................87

4.6.3 Firmware Upgrade................................................................88

4.6.4 Restore/Save/Upload Setting ...........................................88

4.7 System Log .................................................................................. 89

5 Utilities 90

5.1 Device Discovery....................................................................... 90

5.2 Firmware Restoration .............................................................. 91

5.3 Setting up your printer server .............................................. 92

5.3.1 ASUS EZ Printer Sharing .....................................................92

5.3.2 Using LPR to Share Printer .................................................96

5.4 Download Master....................................................................101

5.4.1 Conguring Bit Torrent download settings.............. 102

5.4.2 NZB settings......................................................................... 103

6 Troubleshooting 104

6.1 Basic Troubleshooting...........................................................104

6.2 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ................................107

Appendices 117

Notices .....................................................................................................117

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-AX3000 Wireless Router Network cable (RJ-45)

Power adapter Quick Start Guide

1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing an ASUS RT-AX3000 Wireless Router!

The ultra-thin and stylish RT-AX3000 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

WAN (Internet) LED

Red: No IP or no physical connection.

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

LAN 1~4 LED

O: No power or no physical connection.

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

5GHz LED

O: No 5GHz signal.

On:Wireless system is ready.

Flashing:Transmitting or receiving data via wireless connection.

2.4GHz LED

O: No 2.4GHz signal.

On:Wireless system is ready.

Flashing:Transmitting or receiving data via wireless connection.

Power LED

O: No power.

On: Device is ready.

Flashing slow: Rescue mode

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 port

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

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

LAN 1 ~ 4 ports

Connect network cables into these ports to establish LAN 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: +19V with max 1.75A current;

Operating

Temperature 0~40oCStorage 0~70oC

Operating Humidity 50~90% Storage 20~90%

WAN (Internet) port

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

WPS button

This button launches the WPS Wizard.

Reset button

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

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,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.

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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/ax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/ax 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 surng or reading/writing

e-mail messages using the 2.4GHz band while simultaneously

streaming high-denition audio/video les such as movies or music

using the 5GHz band.

• SomeIEEE802.11ndevicesthatyouwanttoconnecttoyournetwork

may or may not support 5GHz band. Refer to the device's manual for

specications.

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

devices should not exceed 100 meters.

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