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ASUS RT-AC51U user s manual in English - Page 2
... the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS"WITHOUT WARRANTY OF...
ASUS RT-AC51U user s manual in English - Page 5
... contents
4.6.4 Network Services Filter 79 4.7 Administration 81
4.7.1 Operation Mode 81 4.7.2 System 82 4.7.3 Firmware Upgrade 83 4.7.4 Restore/Save/Upload Setting 83 4.8 System Log 84
5 Utilities
85
5.1 Device Discovery 85
5.2 Firmware Restoration 86
5.3 Setting up your printer server 87
5.3.1 ASUS EZ Printer Sharing 87
5.3.2 Using LPR to Share Printer 91
5.4 Download Master...
ASUS RT-AC51U user s manual in English - Page 9
... 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...
ASUS RT-AC51U user s manual in English - Page 10
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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) • IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 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...
ASUS RT-AC51U user s manual in English - Page 13
3. Insert your modem's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to a power outlet.
4. Install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN adapter on your computer.
NOTES: • For details on connecting to a wireless network, refer to the WLAN
adapter's user manual. • To set up the security settings for your network, refer to the section
Setting up the wireless security settings in Chapter 3 of this ...
ASUS RT-AC51U user s manual in English - Page 43
3.6 Using AiCloud
AiCloud is a cloud service application that allows you to save, sync, share, and access your files.
To use AiCloud: 1. From Google Play Store or Apple Store, download and install
the ASUS AiCloud app to your smart device. 2. Connect your smart device to your network. Follow the
instructions to complete the AiCloud setup process.
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ASUS RT-AC51U user s manual in English - Page 66
... ISPs monitor the MAC address of networking devices that connect to their service and reject any unrecognized device that attempt to connect. To avoid connection issues due to an unregistered MAC address, you can: • Contact your ISP and update the MAC address associated with your ISP service. • Clone or change the MAC address of the ASUS wireless router to match the MAC address of the...
ASUS RT-AC51U user s manual in English - Page 83
... 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...
ASUS RT-AC51U user s manual in English - Page 85
.../Printer.zip • The utilities are not supported on MAC OS.
5.1 Device Discovery
Device Discovery is an ASUS WLAN utility that detects an ASUS wireless router device, and allows you to configure the wireless networking settings.
To launch the Device Discovery utility: • From your computer's desktop, click
Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > Wireless Router > Device Discovery.
RT...
ASUS RT-AC51U user s manual in English - Page 86
...ASUS Wireless Router that failed during its firmware upgrading process. It uploads the firmware that you specify. The process takes about three to four minutes.
IMPORTANT: Launch the rescue mode on the router before using the Firmware Restoration utility. NOTE: This feature is not supported on MAC OS.
To launch the rescue mode and use the Firmware Restoration utility: 1. Unplug the wireless router...
ASUS RT-AC51U user s manual in English - Page 87
... firmware upgrades must be done through the web interface. Refer to Chapter 4: Configuring the Advanced Settings for more details.
5.3 Setting up your printer server
5.3.1 ASUS EZ Printer Sharing ASUS EZ Printing Sharing utility allows you to connect a USB printer to your wireless router's USB port and set up the print server. This allows your network clients to print and scan files wirelessly...
ASUS RT-AC51U user s manual in English - Page 88
... on Windows® XP, Windows® Vista, and Windows® 7. To set up the EZ Printer sharing mode: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > USB Application >
Network Printer Server. 2. Click Download Now! to download the network printer utility.
NOTE: Network printer utility is supported on Windows® XP, Windows® Vista, and Windows® 7 only. To install the utility on Mac OS...
ASUS RT-AC51U user s manual in English - Page 90
7. Follow the Windows® OS instructions to install the printer driver.
8. After the printer's driver installation is complete, network clients can now use the printer.
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ASUS RT-AC51U user s manual in English - Page 94
7. Click Next to finish setting up the standard TCP/IP port.
8. Install the printer driver from the vendor-model list. If your printer is not in the list, click Have Disk to manually install the printer drivers from a CD-ROM or file.
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ASUS RT-AC51U user s manual in English - Page 96
...that helps you download files even while your laptops or other devices are switched off. NOTE: You need a USB device connected to the wireless router to use Download Master.
To use Download Master: 1. Click General > USB application > Download Master to
download and install the utility automatically. NOTE: If you have more than one USB drive, select the USB device you want to download the files to...
ASUS RT-AC51U user s manual in English - Page 99
... Web GUI. Go to Advanced Settings >
Administration > Firmware Upgrade tab. Click Check to verify if the latest firmware is available.
2. If the latest firmware is available, visit the ASUS global website at http://www.asus.com/Networks/Wireless_Routers/RTAC53U/ #download to download the latest firmware.
3. From the Firmware Upgrade page, click Browse to locate the firmware file.
4. Click Upload to...
ASUS RT-AC51U user s manual in English - Page 107
Firmware upgrade failed. Launch the rescue mode and run the Firmware Restoration utility. Refer to section 5.2 Firmware Restoration on how to use the Firmware Restoration utility.
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ASUS RT-AC51U user s manual in English - Page 116
... include a copy of the GPL with every CD shipped with our product. All future firmware updates will also be accompanied with their respective source code. Please visit our web site for updated information. Note that we do not offer direct support for the distribution.
GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2, June 1991
Copyright (C) 1989, 1991 Free Software Foundation...
ASUS RT-AC51U user s manual in English - Page 121
... 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,
c) Accompany... contains, plus any associated interface definition files, plus the scripts used to control compilation and installation of the executable. However, as a special exception, the source code distributed...
ASUS RTAC51U QSG Quick Start Guide for English - Page 1
... smart device to your network. Follow the instructions to complete the AiCloud setup process.
Quick Start Guide
NOTE: For more details on the features of the wireless router, please refer to the user manual included in the Utility CD.
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Modem
WAN
LAN
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3 Client
1. Insert your wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to a power outlet.
2. Using the bundled network cable...