Asus RT-AX88U User manual

Quick Start Guide

RT-AX88U

Wireless-AX6000 Dual Band

Gigabit Router

WEU13245 / First Edition / August 2018

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Table of contents

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

A quick look at RT-AX88U.........................................................3

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

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

Setting up your RT-AX88U .......................................................6

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

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

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

Networks Global Hotline Information .................................90

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A quick look at RT-AX88U

USB 3.0 port LED On/O button

Power LED Wi-Fi On/O button

5GHz LED USB 3.0 port

2.4GHz LED WAN (Internet) port

WAN (Internet) LED LAN 1 ~ 8 ports

LAN 1~8 LEDs WPS button

USB 3.0 LED (front) Reset button

USB 3.0 LED (back) Power (DC-IN) port

WPS LED Power button

3.0

WiFi

LED

Package contents

RT-AX88U Wireless Router AC adapter

Network cable (RJ-45) Quick Start Guide

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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.

45°45°

WiFi

LED

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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-AX88U

You can set up your RT-AX88U 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.

3.0

Modem

Wall Power Outlet

LINE LAN RESET PWR

Power

Laptop

LAN

WAN

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B. Wireless connection

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

3.0

Modem

Wall Power Outlet

LINE LAN RESET PWR

Power

WAN

Laptop

Tablet

Smart phone

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_2G

5G Wi-Fi Name (SSID): ASUS_XX_5G

* 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-AX88U.

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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-AX88U’s

network.

 •

Follow ASUS Router App setup instructions to complete the setup.

ASUS Router

ASUS

Router

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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

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:

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2.37Acurrent

Operating Temperature 0~40oC Storage 0~70oC

Operating Humidity 50~90% Storage 20~90%

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Aperçu rapide de votre routeur RT-AX88U

Port USB 3.0 Bouton LED

Voyant d'alimentation Bouton Wi-Fi

Voyant de bande 5 GHz Port USB 3.0

Voyant de bande 2,4 GHz Port réseau étendu (WAN) (Internet)

Voyant réseau étendu (WAN)

(Internet) Ports réseau local (LAN) 1 à 8

Voyants réseau local (LAN) 1 à 8 Bouton WPS

Voyant USB 3.0 (Avant) Bouton de réinitialisation

Voyant USB 3.0 (Arrière) Port d'alimentation (CC)

Voyant WPS Bouton d'alimentation

3.0

WiFi

LED

Contenu de la boîte

Routeur Wi-Fi RT-AX88U Adaptateur secteur

Câble réseau (RJ-45) Guide de démarrage rapide

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