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ASUS RT-AC55U 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-AC55U user s manual in English - Page 5
... Firmware Upgrade 83 4.7.4 Restore/Save/Upload Setting 83 4.8 System Log 84
5 Utilities
5.1 Device Discovery 85 5.2 Firmware Restoration 86 5.3 Download Master 88
5.3.1 Configuring Bit Torrent download settings 89 5.3.2 NZB settings 90
6 Troubleshooting
6.1 Basic Troubleshooting 91 6.2 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs 94
Appendices
Notices ...104 ASUS Contact information 118 Networks...
ASUS RT-AC55U 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-AC55U user s manual in English - Page 10
... 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 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...
ASUS RT-AC55U 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-AC55U user s manual in English - Page 14
... with different firmware versions.
To log into the web GUI:
1. On your web browser, manually key in the wireless router's default IP address: 192.168.1.1 or enter http://router.asus.com.
2. On the login page, key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin).
3. You can now use the Web GUI to configure various settings of your ASUS Wireless Router.
Top command...
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.... 2. Click ON to enable QoS. Fill in the upload and download
bandwidth fields. NOTE: Get the bandwidth information from your ISP. 3. Click Save. NOTE: The User Specify Rule List is for advanced settings. If you want to prioritize specific network applications and network services, select User-defined QoS rules or User-defined Priority from the...
ASUS RT-AC55U user s manual in English - Page 29
... "*.*.*.*" or leave the field blank.
d) The format for the MAC address is six groups of two hexadecimal digits, separated by colons (:), in transmission order (e.g. 12:34:56:aa:bc:ef)
• For source or destination port range, you can either:
a) Enter a specific port, such as "95".
b) Enter ports within a range, such as "103:315", ">100", or "
ASUS RT-AC55U user s manual in English - Page 30
... can prioritize the network applications or devices into five levels from the userdefined QoS rules' dropdown list. Based on priority level, you can use the following methods to send data packets: • Change the order of upstream network packets that are sent to the Internet. • Under Upload Bandwidth table, set Minimum Reserved Bandwidth and...
ASUS RT-AC55U 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-AC55U 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-AC55U 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-AC55U 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-AC55U...
ASUS RT-AC55U 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-AC55U user s manual in English - Page 87
... the following to set up your TCP/IP settings: IP address: 192.168.1.x Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
4. From your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > Wireless Router > Firmware Restoration.
5. Specify a firmware file, then click Upload. NOTE: This is not a firmware upgrade utility and cannot be used on a working ASUS Wireless Router. Normal firmware upgrades must be done...
ASUS RT-AC55U user s manual in English - Page 88
...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-AC55U user s manual in English - Page 91
... 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/RTAC55U/ #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-AC55U user s manual in English - Page 99
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-AC55U user s manual in English - Page 108
... 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-AC55U user s manual in English - Page 113
... 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...