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Asus RTAC68U manual Configuring the General settings, Using the Network Map

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3Configuring the General settings

3Configuring the General settings

3.1 Using the Network Map

Network Map allows you to configure your network’s security settings, manage your network clients, and monitor your USB device.

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Asus RTAC68U manual Configuring the General settings, Using the Network Map

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User Guide Wireless-AC1900 Dual Band Gigabit RouterRT-AC68U E8119 First Edition March Copyright 2013 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights ReservedTable of contents Getting startedConfiguring the General settings Getting to know your wireless routerTable of contents Configuring the Advanced SettingsUsing AiCloud IPv6Troubleshooting UtilitiesAppendices Table of contents1.1 Welcome 1 Getting to know your wireless router1.2 Package contents 1.3 Your wireless router 5 Power LEDFlashing slow Rescue mode 1 LAN 1~4 LEDSpecifications 8 Power buttonPress this button to power on or off the stystem 14 Reset button1.4 Positioning your router Ethernet RJ-45 LAN port 10Base-T/100Base-TX/ 1000BaseTX 1.5 Setup RequirementsIEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac wireless capability An installed TCP/IP service To set up your wireless router via wired connection 1.6 Router Setup1.6.1 Wired connection 1.6.2 Wireless connection To set up your wireless router via wireless connection4. Install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN adapter on your computer To log into the web GUI 2 Getting started2.1 Logging into the Web GUI 2.2 Quick Internet Setup QIS with Auto- detection To use QIS with auto-detectionfor Automatic IP DHCP for PPPoE, PPTP, and L2TP for Static IP The auto-detection of your ISP connection type takes place whenPage 2.3 Connecting to your wireless network To connect to your network3 Configuring the General settings 3.1 Using the Network Map2.4GHz security settings 3.1.1 Setting up the wireless security settingsTo set up the wireless security settings 3.1.2 Managing your network clients To manage your network clients3.1.3 Monitoring your USB device To monitor your USB device Safely removing the USB disk To safely remove the USB disk3.2 Creating a Guest Network To create a guest network5. Click Yes on the Enable Guest Network screen 7. Select an Authentication Method10. Select Disable or Enable on the Access Intranet item 4. To configure additional options, click ModifyTo set up bandwidth priority 3.3 Using the Traffic Manager3.3.1 Managing QoS Quality of Service Bandwidth To fill in the source IP or MAC, you can Change the order of upstream network packets that are sent to the Internet 3.3.2 Monitoring Traffic 3.4 Setting up Parental Control To use the parental control functionTo use AiDisk 3.5 Using the USB Application3.5.1 Using AiDisk 5. Click Finish to complete the setting 3.5.2 Using Servers Center Using Media ServerTo use Samba share Using Network Place Samba Share serviceapplication Servers Center Media Servers tab. Refer to the To add a folder To create a new accountTo delete an existing account Using the FTP Share service R/W Select this option to assign read/write accessR Select this option to assign read-only access 4. Click Apply to apply the changesTo use FTP Share service Miscellaneous setting To configure Miscellaneous settingsMaximum Login User Device NameCharacter set on FTP Server 3.5.3 3G/4GWork Group To set up 3G/4G internet access 3.6 Using AiCloud To use AiCloud2. Turn on Cloud Disk 3.6.1 Cloud DiskTo create a cloud disk Page 3.6.2 Smart Access 3. Click Add new account 3.6.3 Smart SyncTo use Smart Sync 4 Configuring the Advanced Settings 4.1 WirelessTo configure the basic wireless settings 4.1.1 General40MHz Select this bandwidth to maximize the wireless throughput 128-bit Enables improved WEP encryption 10.When done, click Apply Radius withOff Disables WEP encryption 64-bit Enables weak WEP encryption To enable WPS on your wireless network 4.1.2 WPS4. To set up WPS using the router’s WPS button, follow these steps 4.1.3 Bridge 6. On the Remote AP List, key in a MAC address and click the Add 4.1.4 Wireless MAC Filter To set up the Wireless MAC filter4.1.5 RADIUS Setting To set up wireless RADIUS settings4.1.6 Professional Multicast rate Mbps Select the multicast transmission rate or click Disable to switch off simultaneous single transmission 4.2 LAN 4.2.1 LAN IPTo modify the LAN IP settings To configure the DHCP server2. In the Enable the DHCP Server field, tick Yes 4.2.2 DHCP Server5. In the IP Pool Ending Address field, key in the ending IP address To configure the LAN Routing table 2. On the Enable static routes field, choose Yes4.2.3 Route or Delete4.2.4 IPTV 4.3.1 Internet Connection To configure the WAN connection settings4.3 WAN Page Contact your ISP and update the MAC address associated with your ISP service To set up Port Trigger 4.3.2 Port TriggerWhen connecting to an IRC server, a client PC makes an outgoing connection using the trigger port range 66660-7000. The IRC server responds by verifying the username and creating a new connection to the client PC using an incoming port To set up Port Forwarding 4.3.3 Virtual Server/Port ForwardingPort Range If you want to specify a Port Range for clients on the same network, enter the Service Name, the Port Range e.g. 1020010300, the LAN IP address, and leave the Local Port empty. Port range accepts various formats such as Port Range 300350, individual ports 566,789 or Mix 10151024,3021 Differences between port trigger and port forwarding To remove DMZ To set up DMZ4.3.4 DMZ To set up DDNS 4.3.5 DDNS4.3.6 NAT Passthrough Enable wildcard Enable wildcard if your DDNS service requires oneTo set up IPv6 4.4 IPv6To set up access to a VPN server 4.5 VPN ServerTo set up basic Firewall settings 4.6 Firewall4.6.1 General 4.6.2 URL Filter4.6.3 Keyword filter To set up a URL filterTo set up a keyword filter 4.6.4 Network Services Filter 3. Enter a word or phrase and click the Add button 4. Click ApplyTo set up a Network Service filter To set up the operating mode 4.7 Administration4.7.1 Operation Mode To set up the System settings 4.7.2 System4.7.3 Firmware Upgrade 4.7.4 Restore/Save/Upload SettingTo upgrade the firmware To restore/save/upload wireless router settings4.8 System Log To view your system logTo launch the Device Discovery utility 5 Utilities5.1 Device Discovery To launch the rescue mode and use the Firmware Restoration utility 5.2 Firmware Restoration5.3 Setting up your printer server 5.3.1 ASUS EZ Printer SharingTo set up the EZ Printer sharing mode 5. Wait a few minutes for the initial setup to finish. Click Next 6. Click Finish to complete the installation7. Follow the Windows OS instructions to install the printer driver 5.3.2 Using LPR to Share Printer Sharing your LPR printerTo share your LPR printer 2. Select Add a local printer and then click NextPage 5. Select Custom then click Settings 7. Click Next to finish setting up the standard TCP/IP port 9. Click Next to accept the default name for the printer 10. Click Finish to complete the installation5.4 Download Master To use Download Master5.4.1 Configuring Bit Torrent download settings To configure BitTorrent download settings5.4.2 NZB settings Upgrade Firmware to the latest version 6 Troubleshooting6.1 Basic Troubleshooting Check if your network settings are correct Restart your network in the following sequenceCheck if your Ethernet cables are plugged properly 1. Turn off the modem 2. Unplug the modemPage 6.2 Frequently Asked Questions FAQs I cannot access the router GUI using a web browserOut of Range The client cannot establish a wireless connection with the routerDHCP server has been disabled If you are using a wireless LAN adapter, check if the wireless channel in use conforms to the channels available in your country/area. If not, adjust the channel, channel bandwidth, and wireless mode Internet is not accessible You forgot the SSID network name or network password How to restore the system to its default settings?Go to Administration Restore/Save/Upload Setting, and click Restore PasswordFirmware upgrade failed Cannot access Web GUI A. Disable the proxy server, if enabled Windows2. Click Tools Internet options Connections tab LAN settings 1. Click Start Internet Explorer to launch the browserSettings B. Set the TCP/IP settings to automatically obtain an IP addressMAC OS Windows 1. Click Start Control Panel Network and InternetTo obtain the IPv6 IP settings automatically, tick 2. Click System Preferences Network ConfigureMAC OS Obtain an IPv6 address automaticallyC. Disable the dial-up connection, if enabled Windows 3. Tick Never dial a connection2. Click Tools Internet options Connections tab 1. 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