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Asus RTAC68U manual Firmware Upgrade, Restore/Save/Upload Setting, To upgrade the firmware

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4.7.3 Firmware Upgrade

4.7.3 Firmware Upgrade

NOTE: Download the latest firmware from the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com

To upgrade the firmware:

1.From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Administration > Firmware Upgrade tab.

2.In the New Firmware File field, click Browse to locate the downloaded file.

3.Click Upload.

NOTES:

•When the upgrade process is complete, wait for some time for the system to reboot.

•If the upgrade process fails, the wireless router automatically enters rescue mode and the power LED indicator on the front panel starts flashing slowly. To recover or restore the system, refer to section 5.2 Firmware Restoration.

4.7.4 Restore/Save/Upload Setting

To restore/save/upload wireless router settings:

1.From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Administration > Restore/Save/Upload Setting tab.

2.Select the tasks that you want to do:

•To restore to the default factory settings, click Restore, and click OK in the confirmation message.

•To save the current system settings, click Save, navigate to the folder where you intend to save the file and click Save.

•To restore from a saved system settings file, clickBrowse to locate your file, then clickUpload.

If issues occur, upload the latest firmware version and configure new settings. Do not restore the router to its default settings.

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Asus RTAC68U manual Firmware Upgrade, Restore/Save/Upload Setting, To upgrade the firmware

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User Guide Wireless-AC1900 Dual Band Gigabit RouterRT-AC68U Copyright 2013 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved E8119 First Edition MarchGetting to know your wireless router Table of contentsGetting started Configuring the General settingsIPv6 Table of contentsConfiguring the Advanced Settings Using AiCloudTable of contents TroubleshootingUtilities Appendices1.1 Welcome 1 Getting to know your wireless router1.2 Package contents 2 WAN Internet LED 1.3 Your wireless router5 Power LED 1 LAN 1~4 LED14 Reset button Specifications8 Power button Press this button to power on or off the stystem1.4 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 To set up your wireless router via wireless connection 1.6.2 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 To use QIS with auto-detection 2.2 Quick Internet Setup QIS with Auto- detectionfor Automatic IP DHCP for PPPoE, PPTP, and L2TP The auto-detection of your ISP connection type takes place when for Static IPPage To connect to your network 2.3 Connecting to your wireless network3.1 Using the Network Map 3 Configuring the General settings2.4GHz security settings 3.1.1 Setting up the wireless security settingsTo set up the wireless security settings To manage your network clients 3.1.2 Managing your network clients3.1.3 Monitoring your USB device To monitor your USB device To safely remove the USB disk Safely removing the USB diskTo create a guest network 3.2 Creating a Guest Network4. To configure additional options, click Modify 5. Click Yes on the Enable Guest Network screen7. Select an Authentication Method 10. Select Disable or Enable on the Access Intranet itemTo 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 To use the parental control function 3.4 Setting up Parental ControlTo use AiDisk 3.5 Using the USB Application3.5.1 Using AiDisk 5. Click Finish to complete the setting Using Media Server 3.5.2 Using Servers CenterTo 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 4. Click Apply to apply the changes Using the FTP Share serviceR/W Select this option to assign read/write access R Select this option to assign read-only accessTo use FTP Share service Device Name Miscellaneous settingTo configure Miscellaneous settings Maximum Login UserCharacter set on FTP Server 3.5.3 3G/4GWork Group To set up 3G/4G internet access To use AiCloud 3.6 Using 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 4.1.1 General 4 Configuring the Advanced Settings4.1 Wireless To configure the basic wireless settings40MHz 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 4.1.2 WPS To enable WPS on your wireless network4. 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 To set up the Wireless MAC filter 4.1.4 Wireless MAC FilterTo set up wireless RADIUS settings 4.1.5 RADIUS Setting4.1.6 Professional Multicast rate Mbps Select the multicast transmission rate or click Disable to switch off simultaneous single transmission 4.2.1 LAN IP 4.2 LAN4.2.2 DHCP Server To modify the LAN IP settingsTo configure the DHCP server 2. In the Enable the DHCP Server field, tick Yes5. In the IP Pool Ending Address field, key in the ending IP address or Delete To configure the LAN Routing table2. On the Enable static routes field, choose Yes 4.2.3 Route4.2.4 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 4.3.2 Port Trigger To set up 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 4.3.3 Virtual Server/Port Forwarding To set up 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 4.3.5 DDNS To set up DDNSEnable wildcard Enable wildcard if your DDNS service requires one 4.3.6 NAT Passthrough4.4 IPv6 To set up IPv64.5 VPN Server To set up access to a VPN server4.6.2 URL Filter To set up basic Firewall settings4.6 Firewall 4.6.1 General4.6.3 Keyword filter To set up a URL filterTo set up a keyword filter 3. Enter a word or phrase and click the Add button 4. Click Apply 4.6.4 Network Services FilterTo set up a Network Service filter 4.7.1 Operation Mode 4.7 AdministrationTo set up the operating mode 4.7.2 System To set up the System settingsTo restore/save/upload wireless router settings 4.7.3 Firmware Upgrade4.7.4 Restore/Save/Upload Setting To upgrade the firmwareTo view your system log 4.8 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 Restoration5.3.1 ASUS EZ Printer Sharing 5.3 Setting up your printer serverTo set up the EZ Printer sharing mode 6. Click Finish to complete the installation 5. Wait a few minutes for the initial setup to finish. Click Next7. Follow the Windows OS instructions to install the printer driver 2. Select Add a local printer and then click Next 5.3.2 Using LPR to Share PrinterSharing your LPR printer To share your LPR printerPage 5. Select Custom then click Settings 7. Click Next to finish setting up the standard TCP/IP port 10. Click Finish to complete the installation 9. Click Next to accept the default name for the printerTo use Download Master 5.4 Download MasterTo configure BitTorrent download settings 5.4.1 Configuring Bit Torrent download settings5.4.2 NZB settings Upgrade Firmware to the latest version 6 Troubleshooting6.1 Basic Troubleshooting 1. Turn off the modem 2. Unplug the modem Check if your network settings are correctRestart your network in the following sequence Check if your Ethernet cables are plugged properlyPage I cannot access the router GUI using a web browser 6.2 Frequently Asked Questions FAQsOut 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 Password You forgot the SSID network name or network passwordHow to restore the system to its default settings? Go to Administration Restore/Save/Upload Setting, and click RestoreFirmware upgrade failed 1. Click Start Internet Explorer to launch the browser Cannot access Web GUIA. Disable the proxy server, if enabled Windows 2. Click Tools Internet options Connections tab LAN settingsWindows 1. Click Start Control Panel Network and Internet SettingsB. Set the TCP/IP settings to automatically obtain an IP address MAC OSObtain an IPv6 address automatically To obtain the IPv6 IP settings automatically, tick2. Click System Preferences Network Configure MAC OS1. Click Start Internet Explorer to launch the browser C. Disable the dial-up connection, if enabled Windows3. Tick Never dial a connection 2. Click Tools Internet options Connections tabREACH ASUS Recycling/Takeback ServicesAppendices NoticesIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver Prohibition of Co-locationagainst harmful interference in a residential installation Reorient or relocate the receiving antennaCE Mark Warning Safety InformationDeclaration of Conformity for R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC Canada, avis d’Industry Canada IC Canada, Industry Canada IC NoticesRadio Frequency RF Exposure Information GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE NCC 警語GNU General Public License Licensing informationPreamble Terms & conditions for copying, distribution, & modification Page In addition, mere aggregation of another work not based on the Program with the Program or with a work based on the Program on a volume of a storage or distribution medium does not bring the other work under the scope of this License cost of physically performing source distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code, to be distributed under the terms of Sections 1 and 2 above on a medium customarily used for software interchange or 6. 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