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Wireless AX6600 Tri band Router
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User Guide
Model: XT8
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  • Page 1 User Guide ASUS ZenWiFi AX ASUS ZenWiFi AX Wireless AX6600 Tri band Router Wireless AX6600 Tri band Router Model: XT8 Model: XT8...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Getting to know your wireless router Welcome! ...................6 Package contents ................6 Your wireless router ...............7 Positioning your router ..............8 Setup Requirements ..............9 Router Setup ................. 10 1.6.1 Wired connection ..............10 1.6.2 Wireless connection .............11 Getting started Logging into the Web GUI ............12 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with Auto-detection....
  • Page 4 Table of contents Using AiCloud 2.0 ................ 46 3.7.1 Cloud Disk ................47 3.7.2 Smart Access ................48 3.7.3 AiCloud Sync ................49 Configuring the Advanced Settings Wireless ................... 50 4.1.1 General ..................50 4.1.2 WPS ....................53 4.1.3 Bridge ..................55 4.1.4 Wireless MAC Filter ...............57 4.1.5 RADIUS Setting ..............58 4.1.6...
  • Page 5 Utilities Device Discovery ................. 88 Firmware Restoration ..............89 Setting up your printer server ..........90 5.3.1 ASUS EZ Printer Sharing .............90 5.3.2 Using LPR to Share Printer ..........94 Download Master ................ 99 5.4.1 Configuring Bit Torrent download settings ....100 5.4.2...

  • Page 6: Getting To Know Your Wireless Router

    Power adapter Quick Start Guide NOTES: • If any of the items are damaged or missing, contact ASUS for technical inquiries and support. Refer to the ASUS Support Hotline list at the back of this user manual. • Keep the original packaging material in case you would need future...

  • Page 7: Your Wireless Router

    1.3 Your wireless router Plug the adapter into the DCIN port, and press the power button. The power LED will light up when your hardware is ready. Button and Port Explanations 2.5G / 1G WAN port DCIN port Power button LAN ports 1-3 USB 3.0/2.0 port 2.5G / 1G WAN port...

  • Page 8: Positioning Your Router

    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.

  • Page 9: Setup Requirements

    1.5 Setup 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: •...

  • Page 10: Router Setup

    Use a wired connection when setting up your wireless router to avoid possible setup problems. • Before setting up your ASUS wireless router, do the following: • If you are replacing an existing router, disconnect it from your network. • Disconnect the cables/wires from your existing modem setup. If your modem has a backup battery, remove it as well.

  • Page 11: Wireless Connection

    1.6.2 Wireless connection within 3 meters AiMesh node AiMesh router To set up your wireless router via wireless connection: 1. Insert your wireless router’s AC adapter to the DCIN port and plug it to a power outlet. 2 Using the bundled network cable, connect your modem to your wireless router’s WAN port.

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    Getting started Getting started 2.1 Logging into the Web GUI Your ASUS Wireless Router comes with an intuitive web graphical user interface (GUI) that allows you to easily configure its various features through a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome.

  • Page 13: Quick Internet Setup (Qis) With Auto-Detection

    2.2 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with Auto- detection The Quick Internet Setup (QIS) function guides you in quickly setting up your Internet connection. NOTE: When setting the Internet connection for the first time, press the Reset button on your wireless router to reset it to its factory default settings.
  • Page 14 2. The wireless router automatically detects if your ISP connection type is Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Static IP. Key in the necessary information for your ISP connection type. IMPORTANT! Obtain the necessary information from your ISP about the Internet connection type. for Automatic IP (DHCP) for PPPoE, PPTP, and L2TP...
  • Page 15 for Static IP NOTES: • The auto-detection of your ISP connection type takes place when you configure the wireless router for the first time or when your wireless router is reset to its default settings. If QIS failed to detect your Internet connection type, click Skip to •...
  • Page 16 NOTE: If you want to assign different SSIDs for your 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless connection, tick Separate 2.4GHz and 5 GHz.

  • Page 17: Connecting To Your Wireless Network

    2.3 Connecting to your wireless network After setting up your wireless router via QIS, you can connect your computer or other smart devices to your wireless network. To connect to your network: 1. On your computer, click the network icon in the notification area to display the available wireless networks.

  • Page 18: Configuring The General Settings

    Configuring the General Configuring the General settings 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.

  • Page 19: Setting Up The Wireless Security Settings

    3.1.1 Setting up the wireless security settings To protect your wireless network from unauthorized access, you need to configure its security settings. To set up the wireless security settings: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Network Map. 2.

  • Page 20: Managing Your Network Clients

    3. On the Wireless name (SSID) field, key in a unique name for your wireless network. 4. From the WEP Encryption dropdown list, select the encryption method for your wireless network. IMPORTANT! The IEEE 802.11n/ac standard prohibits using High Throughput with WEP or WPA-TKIP as the unicast cipher. If you use these encryption methods, your data rate will drop to IEEE 802.11g 54Mbps connection.

  • Page 21: Monitoring Your Usb Device

    3.1.3 Monitoring your USB device The ASUS Wireless Router provides a USB port for connecting a USB device or a USB printer to allow you to share files and printer with clients in your network. NOTE: To use this feature, you need to plug a USB storage device, such as a USB hard disk or a USB flash drive, to the USB 3.0 port on the rear...
  • Page 22 IMPORTANT! You first need to create a share account and its permission /access rights to allow other network clients to access the USB device via an FTP site/third-party FTP client utility, Servers Center, Samba, or AiCloud 2.0. For more details, refer to the section 3.6 Using the USB Application and 3.7 Using AiCloud 2.0 in this user manual.
  • Page 23 Safely removing the USB disk IMPORTANT: Incorrect removal of the USB disk may cause data corruption. To safely remove the USB disk: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Network Map. > Eject USB disk. When 2. In the upper right corner, click the USB disk is ejected successfully, the USB status shows Unmounted.

  • Page 24: Creating A Guest Network

    The Guest Network provides temporary visitors with Internet connectivity via access to separate SSIDs or networks without providing access to your private network. NOTE: ZenWiFi AX supports up to nine SSIDs (three 2.4GHz, three 5GHz- 1, and three 5GHz-2 SSIDs). To create a guest network: 1.
  • Page 25 4. To change a guest’s settings, click the guest settings you want to modify. Click Remove to delete the guest’s settings. 5. Assign a wireless name for your temporary network on the Network Name (SSID) field. 6. Select an Authentication Method. 7.

  • Page 26: Aiprotection

    3.3 AiProtection AiProtection provides real-time monitoring that detects malware, spyware, and unwanted access. It also filters unwanted websites and apps and allows you to schedule a time that a connected device is able to access the Internet.

  • Page 27: Network Protection

    3.3.1 Network Protection Network Protection prevents network exploits and secures your network from unwanted access. Configuring Network Protection To configure Network Protection: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > AiProtection. 2. From the AiProtection main page, click on Network Protection.
  • Page 28 IMPORTANT! Items marked as Yes on the Router Security Assessment page is considered to be at a safe status. Items marked as No, Weak, or Very Weak is highly recommended to be configured accordingly. 4. (Optional) From the Router Security Assessment page, manually configure the items marked as No, Weak, or Very .
  • Page 29 Malicious Sites Blocking This feature restricts access to known malicious websites in the cloud database for an always-up-to-date protection. NOTE: This function is automatically enabled if you run the Router Weakness Scan. To enable Malicious Sites Blocking: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > AiProtection. 2.
  • Page 30 Infected Device Prevention and Blocking This feature prevents infected devices from communicating personal information or infected status to external parties. NOTE: This function is automatically enabled if you run the Router Weakness Scan. To enable Infected Device Prevention and Blocking: 1.

  • Page 31: Setting Up Parental Controls

    3.3.2 Setting up Parental Controls Parental Control allows you to control the Internet access time or set the time limit for a client’s network usage. To go to the Parental Controls main page: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > AiProtection. 2.
  • Page 32 Web & Apps Filters Web & Apps Filters is a feature of Parental Controls that allows you to block access to unwanted web sites or applications. To configure Web & Apps Filters: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > AiProtection. 2.
  • Page 33 Time Scheduling Time Scheduling allows you to set the time limit for a client’s network usage. NOTE: Ensure that your system time is synchronized with the NTP server. To configure Time Scheduling: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General >AiProtection > Parental Controls >...

  • Page 34: Using The Traffic Manager

    3.4 Using the Traffic Manager 3.4.1 Managing QoS (Quality of Service) Bandwidth Quality of Service (QoS) allows you to set the bandwidth priority and manage network traffic. To set up bandwidth priority: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Traffic Manager > QoS tab.
  • Page 35 4. On the user-defined QoS rules page, there are four default online service types – web surf, HTTPS and file transfers. Select your preferred service, fill in the Source IP or MAC, Destination Port, Protocol, Transferred and Priority, then click Apply. The information will be configured in the QoS rules screen.
  • Page 36 5. On the User-defined Priority page, you can prioritize the network applications or devices into five levels from the user- defined 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.

  • Page 37: Traffic Analyzer

    3.5 Traffic Analyzer The traffic monitor feature allows you to access the bandwidth usage and speed of your Internet, wired, or wireless networks. It allows you to monitor network traffic in real-time or on a daily basis. It also offers an option to display the network traffic within the last 24 hours.

  • Page 38: Using The Usb Application

    USB hard disk or a USB flash drive, in the USB 3.0 port on the rear panel of your wireless router. Ensure that the USB storage device is formatted and partitioned properly. Refer to the ASUS website at http://event.asus.com/2009/networks/disksupport/ for the file system support table.
  • Page 39 3. Select the access rights that you want to assign to the clients accessing your shared data. 4. Create your domain name via the ASUS DDNS services, read the Terms of Service and then select I will use the service and accept the Terms of service and key in your domain name.

  • Page 40: Using Servers Center

    Servers Center. Using Media Server Your wireless router allows DLNA-supported devices to access multimedia files from the USB disk connected to your wireless router. NOTE: Before using the DLNA Media Server function, connect your device to ASUS ZenWiFi AX’s network.
  • Page 41 To launch the Media Server setting page, go to General > USB application > Media Services and Servers > Media Servers tab. Refer to the following for the descriptions of the fields: • Enable iTunes Server?: Select ON/OFF to enable/disable the iTunes Server.
  • Page 42 2. Follow the steps below to add, delete, or modify an account. To create a new account: a) Click to add new account. b) In the Account and Password fields, key in the name and password of your network client. Retype the password to confirm.
  • Page 43 3. From the list of folders, select the type of access permission that you want to assign for specific folders: • R/W: Select this option to assign read/write access. • R: Select this option to assign read-only access. • No: Select this option if you do not want to share a specific file folder.
  • Page 44 3.6.3 3G/4G 3G/4G USB modems can be connected to ASUS ZenWiFi AX to allow Internet access. NOTE: For a list of verified USB modems, please visit: http://event.asus.com/2009/networks/3gsupport/.
  • Page 45 To set up 3G/4G internet access: 1. From the navigation panel, click General > USB application > 3G/4G. 2. In the Enable USB Modem field, select Yes. 3. Set up the following: • Location: Select your 3G/4G service provider’s location from the dropdown list.

  • Page 46: Using Aicloud 2.0

    To use AiCloud 2.0: 1. From Google Play Store or Apple Store, download and install the ASUS AiCloud 2.0 app to your smart device. 2. Connect your smart device to your network. Follow the instructions to complete the AiCloud 2.0 setup process.

  • Page 47: Cloud Disk

    1. Insert a USB storage device into the wireless router. 2. Turn on Cloud Disk. 3. Go to https://router.asus.com and enter the router login account and password. For better user experience, we recommend that you use Google Chrome or Firefox.

  • Page 48: Smart Access

    The Smart Access function allows you to easily access your home network via your router’s domain name. NOTES: • You can create a domain name for your router with ASUS DDNS. For more details, refer to section 4.3.5 DDNS. • By default, AiCloud 2.0 provides a secure HTTPS connection. Key in https://[yourASUSDDNSname].asuscomm.com for a very secure...

  • Page 49: Aicloud Sync

    1. Launch AiCloud 2.0, click AiCloud Sync. 2. Select ON to enable AiCloud Sync. 3. Click Add new account. 4. Enter your ASUS WebStorage account password and select the directory that you want to sync with WebStorage. 5. Click Apply.

  • Page 50: Configuring The Advanced Settings

    Configuring the Advanced Configuring the Advanced Settings Settings 4.1 Wireless 4.1.1 General The General tab allows you to configure the basic wireless settings.
  • Page 51 To configure the basic wireless settings: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Wireless > General tab. 2. Select 2.4GHz or 5GHz as the frequency band for your wireless network. 3. Assign a unique name containing up to 32 characters for your SSID (Service Set Identifier) or network name to identify your wireless network.
  • Page 52 20MHz (default): Select this bandwidth if you encounter some issues with your wireless connection. 7. Select the operating channel for your wireless router. Select Auto to allow the wireless router to automatically select the channel that has the least amount of interference. 8.

  • Page 53: Wps

    4.1.2 WPS WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a wireless security standard that allows you to easily connect devices to a wireless network. You can configure the WPS function via the PIN code or WPS button. NOTE: Ensure that the devices support WPS. To enable WPS on your wireless network: 1.
  • Page 54 NOTE: WPS supports authentication using Open System, WPA-Personal, and WPA2-Personal. WPS does not support a wireless network that uses a Shared Key, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, and RADIUS encryption method. 3. In the WPS Method field, select Push Button or Client PIN code.

  • Page 55: Bridge

    ASUS wireless router. It can also be considered as a wireless repeater where your ASUS wireless router communicates with another access point and other wireless devices.
  • Page 56 • HYBRID: Enables the Wireless Bridge feature and allows other wireless devices/stations to connect to the router. NOTE: In Hybrid mode, wireless devices connected to the ASUS wireless router will only receive half the connection speed of the Access Point.

  • Page 57: Wireless Mac Filter

    4.1.4 Wireless MAC Filter Wireless MAC filter provides control over packets transmitted to a specified MAC (Media Access Control) address on your wireless network. To set up the Wireless MAC filter: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Wireless >...

  • Page 58: Radius Setting

    4.1.5 RADIUS Setting RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial In User Service) Setting provides an extra layer of security when you choose WPA- Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, or Radius with 802.1x as your Authentication Mode. To set up wireless RADIUS settings: 1. Ensure that the wireless router’s authentication mode is set to WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, or Radius with 802.1x.

  • Page 59: Professional

    4.1.6 Professional The Professional screen provides advanced configuration options. NOTE: We recommend that you use the default values on this page. In the Professional Settings screen, you can configure the following: • Frequency: Select the frequency band that the professional settings will be applied to.
  • Page 60 • Set AP isolated: The Set AP isolated item prevents wireless devices on your network from communicating with each other. This feature is useful if many guests frequently join or leave your network. Select Yes to enable this feature or select No to disable.
  • Page 61 • RTS Threshold: Select a lower value for RTS (Request to Send) Threshold to improve wireless communication in a busy or noisy wireless network with high network traffic and numerous wireless devices. • DTIM Interval: DTIM (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) Interval or Data Beacon Rate is the time interval before a signal is sent to a wireless device in sleep mode indicating that a data packet is awaiting delivery.

  • Page 62: Lan

    4.2 LAN 4.2.1 LAN IP The LAN IP screen allows you to modify the LAN IP settings of your wireless router. NOTE: Any changes to the LAN IP address will be reflected on your DHCP settings. To modify the LAN IP settings: 1.

  • Page 63: Dhcp Server

    4.2.2 DHCP Server Your wireless router uses DHCP to assign IP addresses automatically on your network. You can specify the IP address range and lease time for the clients on your network. To configure the DHCP server: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > LAN > DHCP Server tab.
  • Page 64 NOTES: • We recommend that you use an IP address format of 192.168.1.xxx (where xxx can be any number between 2 and 254) when specifying an IP address range. • An IP Pool Starting Address should not be greater than the IP Pool Ending Address.

  • Page 65: Route

    4.2.3 Route If your network makes use of more than one wireless router, you can configure a routing table to share the same Internet service. NOTE: We recommend that you do not change the default route settings unless you have advanced knowledge of routing tables. To configure the LAN Routing table: 1.

  • Page 66: Iptv

    4.2.4 IPTV The wireless router supports connection to IPTV services through an ISP or a LAN. The IPTV tab provides the configuration settings needed to set up IPTV, VoIP, multicasting, and UDP for your service. Contact your ISP for specific information regarding your service.

  • Page 67: Wan

    4.3 WAN 4.3.1 Internet Connection The Internet Connection screen allows you to configure the settings of various WAN connection types. To configure the WAN connection settings: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > WAN > Internet Connection tab. 2.
  • Page 68 • Enable NAT: NAT (Network Address Translation) is a system where one public IP (WAN IP) is used to provide Internet access to network clients with a private IP address in a LAN. The private IP address of each network client is saved in a NAT table and is used to route incoming data packets.
  • Page 69 • 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 previous networking device recognized by the ISP.

  • Page 70: Port Trigger

    4.3.2 Port Trigger Port range triggering opens a predetermined incoming port for a limited period of time whenever a client on the local area network makes an outgoing connection to a specified port. Port triggering is used in the following scenarios: •...
  • Page 71 • Trigger Port: Specify a trigger port to open the incoming port. • Protocol: Select the protocol, TCP, or UDP. • Incoming Port: Specify an incoming port to receive inbound data from the Internet. NOTES: • When connecting to an IRC server, a client PC makes an outgoing connection using the trigger port range 66660-7000.

  • Page 72: Virtual Server/Port Forwarding

    Forwarding on your router allows PCs outside the network to access specific services provided by a PC in your network. NOTE: When port forwarding is enabled, the ASUS router blocks unsolicited inbound traffic from the Internet and only allows replies from outbound requests from the LAN.
  • Page 73 • Famous Server List: Determine which type of service you want to access. • Famous Game List: This item lists ports required for popular online games to work correctly. • Service Name: Enter a service name. • Protocol: Select the protocol. If you are unsure, select BOTH. •...
  • Page 74 • You will need a client outside your LAN but has Internet access (referred to as “Internet client”). This client should not be connected to the ASUS router. • On the Internet client, use the router’s WAN IP to access the server.

  • Page 75: Dmz

    4.3.4 DMZ Virtual DMZ exposes one client to the Internet, allowing this client to receive all inbound packets directed to your Local Area Network. Inbound traffic from the Internet is usually discarded and routed to a specific client only if port forwarding or a port trigger has been configured on the network.

  • Page 76: Ddns

    DNS name rather than WAN IP address. • Server and Host Name: Choose ASUS DDNS or other DDNS. If you want to use ASUS DDNS, fill in the Host Name in the format of xxx.asuscomm.com (xxx is your host name).

  • Page 77: Nat Passthrough

    • Enable wildcard: Enable wildcard if your DDNS service requires one. NOTES: DDNS service will not work under these conditions: • When the wireless router is using a private WAN IP address (192.168. x.x, 10.x.x.x, or 172.16.x.x), as indicated by a yellow text. •...

  • Page 78: Ipv6

    4.4 IPv6 This wireless router supports IPv6 addressing, a system that supports more IP addresses. This standard is not yet widely available. Contact your ISP if your Internet service supports IPv6. To set up IPv6: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > IPv6. 2.

  • Page 79: Firewall

    4.5 Firewall The wireless router can serve as a hardware firewall for your network. NOTE: The Firewall feature is enabled by default. 4.5.1 General To set up basic Firewall settings: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Firewall >...

  • Page 80: Keyword Filter

    To set up a URL filter: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Firewall > URL Filter tab. 2. On the Enable URL Filter field, select Enabled. 3. Enter a URL and click the button. 4. Click Apply. 4.5.3 Keyword filter Keyword filter blocks access to webpages containing specified keywords.

  • Page 81: Network Services Filter

    3. Enter a word or phrase and click the Add button. 4. Click Apply. NOTES: • The Keyword Filter is based on a DNS query. If a network client has already accessed a website such as http://www.abcxxx.com, then the website will not be blocked (a DNS cache in the system stores previously visited websites).
  • Page 82 To set up a Network Service filter: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Firewall > Network Service Filter tab. 2. On the Enable Network Services Filter field, select Yes. 3. Select the Filter table type. Black List blocks the specified network services.

  • Page 83: Administration

    4.6 Administration 4.6.1 Operation Mode The Operation Mode page allows you to select the appropriate mode for your network. To set up the operating mode: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Administration > Operation Mode tab. 2.

  • Page 84: System

    4.6.2 System The System page allows you to configure your wireless router settings. To set up the System settings: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Administration > System tab. 2. You can configure the following settings: •...
  • Page 85 the IP addresses of devices that are allowed to access to the wireless router GUI settings from WAN/LAN. • Service: This feature allows you to configure Enable Telnet/ Enable SSH/SSH Port/Allow Password Login/Authorized Keys/Idle Timeout. 3. Click Apply.

  • Page 86: Firmware Upgrade

    4.6.3 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.

  • Page 87: System Log

    4.7 System Log System Log contains your recorded network activities. NOTE: System log resets when the router is rebooted or powered off. To view your system log: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > System Log. 2. You can view your network activities in any of these tabs: •...

  • Page 88: Utilities

    • 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: •...

  • Page 89: Firmware Restoration

    5.2 Firmware Restoration Firmware Restoration is used on an 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.

  • Page 90: Setting Up Your Printer Server

    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.
  • Page 91 NOTE: The print server function is supported on Windows® 7, Windows® 8, Windows® 8.1, and Windows® 10. To set up the EZ Printer sharing mode: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > USB Application > Network Printer Server. 2.
  • Page 92 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your hardware, then click Next. 5. Wait a few minutes for the initial setup to finish. Click Next. 6. Click Finish to complete the installation. 7. Follow the Windows OS instructions to install the printer driver. ®...
  • Page 93 8. After the printer’s driver installation is complete, network clients can now use the printer.

  • Page 94: Using Lpr To Share Printer

    5.3.2 Using LPR to Share Printer You can share your printer with computers running on Windows® and MAC operating system using LPR/LPD (Line Printer Remote/ Line Printer Daemon). Sharing your LPR printer To share your LPR printer: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Devices and Printers >...
  • Page 95 3. Select Create a new port then set Type of Port to Standard TCP/IP Port. Click New Port. 4. In the Hostname or IP address field, key in the IP address of the wireless router then click Next.
  • Page 96 5. Select Custom then click Settings. 6. Set Protocol to LPR. In the Queue Name field, key in LPRServer then click OK to continue.
  • Page 97 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.
  • Page 98 9. Click Next to accept the default name for the printer. Click Finish to complete the installation.

  • Page 99: Download Master

    5.4 Download Master Download Master is a utility 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.

  • Page 100: Configuring Bit Torrent Download Settings

    5. Use the navigation panel to configure the advanced settings. 5.4.1 Configuring Bit Torrent download settings To configure BitTorrent download settings: 1. From Download Master’s navigation panel, click Bit Torrent to launch the Bit Torrent Setting page. 2. Select a specific port for your download task. 3.

  • Page 101: Nzb Settings

    5.4.2 NZB settings You can set up a USENET server to download NZB files. After entering USENET settings, Apply.

  • Page 102: Troubleshooting

    1. Launch the 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 https://www.asus.com/Mesh-WiFi-System/ZenWiFi-AX-XT8/ HelpDesk/ to download the latest firmware.
  • Page 103 Check if your network settings are correct. • Each client on the network should have a valid IP address. ASUS recommends that you use the wireless router’s DHCP server to assign IP addresses to computers on your network.
  • Page 104 • Some cable modem service providers require you to use the MAC address of the computer initially registered on the account. You can view the MAC address in the web GUI, Network Map > Clients page, and hover the mouse pointer over your device in Client Status.

  • Page 105: Frequently Asked Questions (Faqs)

    6.2 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) I cannot access the router GUI using a web browser • If your computer is wired, check the Ethernet cable connection and LED status as described in the previous section. • Ensure that you are using the correct login information. The default factory login name and password is “admin/admin”.
  • Page 106 The client cannot establish a wireless connection with the router. NOTE: If you are having issues connecting to 5GHz network, make sure that your wireless device supports 5GHz or features dual band capabilities. • Out of Range: • Move the router closer to the wireless client. •...
  • Page 107 • SSID has been hidden. If your device can find SSIDs from other routers but cannot find your router’s SSID, go to Advanced Settings > Wireless > General, select No on Hide SSID, and select Auto on Control Channel. • If you are using a wireless LAN adapter, check if the wireless channel in use conforms to the channels available in your country/area.
  • Page 108 Internet is not accessible. • Check if your router can connect to your ISP’s WAN IP address. To do this, launch the web GUI and go to General> Network Map, and check the Internet Status. • If your router cannot connect to your ISP’s WAN IP address, try restarting your network as described in the section Restart your network in following sequence under Basic Troubleshooting.
  • Page 109 Yes (if WAN cable is plugged in) IP address: 192.168.50.1 Domain Name: (Blank) Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 DNS Server 1: router.asus.com DNS Server 2: (Blank) SSID: ASUS_XX 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...
  • Page 110 Cannot access Web GUI Before configuring your wireless router, do the steps described in this section for your host computer and network clients. Disable the proxy server, if enabled. Windows ® 1. Click Start > Internet Explorer to launch the browser. 2.
  • Page 111 MAC OS 1. From your Safari browser, click Safari > Preferences > Advanced > Change Settings... 2. From the Network screen, deselect FTP Proxy and Web Proxy (HTTP). 3. Click Apply Now when done. NOTE: Refer to your browser's help feature for details on disabling the proxy server.
  • Page 112 2. Click Properties to display the Ethernet Properties window. 3. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) or Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6), then click Properties. 4. To obtain the IPv4 IP settings automatically, tick Obtain an IP address automatically. To obtain the IPv6 IP settings automatically, tick Obtain an IPv6 address automatically.
  • Page 113 MAC OS 1. Click the Apple icon located on the top left of your screen. 2. Click System Preferences > Network > Configure... 3. From the TCP/IP tab, select Using DHCP in the Configure IPv4 dropdown list. 4. Click Apply Now when done.

  • Page 114: Appendices

    We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components, as well as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus. com/english/Takeback.htm for the detailed recycling information in different regions.
  • Page 115 Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 116 instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. To maintain compliance with FCC exposure compliance requirement, please follow operation instruction as documented in this manual. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 15 cm between the radiator and any part of your body. NCC 警語...
  • Page 117 使用警語： 推薦您在環境溫度為 0°C（32°F） ~ 40°C（104°F）的情況下使用 本產品。 請依照產品底部的電源功率貼紙說明使用符合此功率的電源變壓器。 請勿將產品放置在不平坦或不穩定的物體表面。若產品外殼有所損毀， 請將產品送修。 請勿將任何物體放置在產品上方，並不要將任何外物插入產品。 請勿將產品置於或在液體、雨天或潮濕的環境中使用。雷暴天氣請不要 使用數據機。 請勿擋住產品的散熱孔，以防止系統過熱。 請勿使用損毀的電源線、配件或其他周邊裝置。 若電源變壓器已損毀，請不要嘗試自行修復，請聯絡專業的服務技術人 員或您的零售商。 為防止觸電，在重新放置產品前，請從電源插座上拔下電源線。 無線資訊傳輸設備避免影響附近雷達系統之操作 。 華碩聯絡資訊 華碩電腦公司 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. （台灣） 市場訊息 地址： 台 灣臺北市北投區立德路15號1樓 電話：+886-2-2894-3447 傳真：+886-2-2890-7698 電子郵件：info@asus.com.tw 全球資訊網：https://www.asus.com/tw 技術支援 電話： + 886-2-2894-3447（0800-093-456） 線上支援： h ttps://www.asus.com/tw/support/...
  • Page 118 Medical device interference: Maintain a minimum distance of at least 15 cm (6 inches) between implanted medical devices and ASUS products in order to reduce the risk of interference. c. Kindly use ASUS products in good reception conditions in order to minimize the radiation’s level.
  • Page 119 Условия эксплуатации: - Температура эксплуатации устройства: 0-40 °C. Не используйте устройство в условиях экстремально высоких или низких температур. - Не размещайте устройство вблизи источников тепла, например, рядом с микроволновой печью, духовым шкафом или радиатором. - Использование несовместимого или несертифицированного адаптера питания может привести...
  • Page 120 Ülkeler simgeler halinde kutu üzerinde belirtilmiştir. Manufacturer ASUSTeK Computer Inc. Tel: +886-2-2894-3447 Address: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd, PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN Authorised ASUS Computer GmbH representative Address: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN, GERMANY in Europe Authorised BOGAZICI BILGISAYAR TICARET VE SANAYI A.S.
  • Page 121 GNU General Public License Licensing information This product includes copyrighted third-party software licensed under the terms of the GNU General Public License. Please see The GNU General Public License for the exact terms and conditions of this license. All future firmware updates will also be accompanied with their respective source code.
  • Page 122 can get it if you want it, that you can change the software or use pieces of it in new free programs; and that you know you can do these things. To protect your rights, we need to make restrictions that forbid anyone to deny you these rights or to ask you to surrender the rights.
  • Page 123 The “Program”, below, refers to any such program or work, and a “work based on the Program” means either the Program or any derivative work under copyright law: that is to say, a work containing the Program or a portion of it, either verbatim or with modifications and/or translated into another language.
  • Page 124 running for such interactive use in the most ordinary way, to print or display an announcement including an appropriate copyright notice and a notice that there is no warranty (or else, saying that you provide a warranty) and that users may redistribute the program under these conditions, and telling the user how to view a copy of this License.
  • Page 125 b) Accompany it with a written offer, valid for at least three years, to give any third party, for a charge no more than your 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;...
  • Page 126 not signed it. However, nothing else grants you permission to modify or distribute the Program or its derivative works. These actions are prohibited by law if you do not accept this License. Therefore, by modifying or distributing the Program (or any work based on the Program), you indicate your acceptance of this License to do so, and all its terms and conditions for copying, distributing or modifying the Program or works based...
  • Page 127 on consistent application of that system; it is up to the author/ donor to decide if he or she is willing to distribute software through any other system and a licensee cannot impose that choice. This section is intended to make thoroughly clear what is believed to be a consequence of the rest of this License.
  • Page 128 NO WARRANTY 11 BECAUSE THE PROGRAM IS LICENSED FREE OF CHARGE, THERE IS NO WARRANTY FOR THE PROGRAM, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. EXCEPT WHEN OTHERWISE STATED IN WRITING THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND/OR OTHER PARTIES PROVIDE THE PROGRAM “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
  • Page 129 EU Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name:...
  • Page 130 EU Overensstemmelseserklæring Vi, undertegnede, Fabrikant: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Adresse: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN Autoriseret repræsentant i Europa: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Adresse, By: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Land: GERMANY erklærer, at følgende apparat: Produktnavn: AX6600 Tri Band WiFi Router...
  • Page 131 EU-conformiteitsverklaring Wij, de ondergetekenden, Fabrikant: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Adres: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN Geautoriseerde vertegenwoordiger in Europa: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Adres, plaats: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Land: GERMANY Verklaren dat het volgende apparaat: Productnaam:...
  • Page 132 Déclaration UE de Conformité Nous, soussignés, Fabricant: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN Représentant autorisé en Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Adresse, ville: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Pays: GERMANY Déclarons l’appareil suivant: Nom du produit: AX6600 Tri Band WiFi Router Nom du modèle:...
  • Page 133 EU-vaatimustenmukaisuusvakuutus Me, allekirjoittaneet, Valmistaja: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Osoite: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN Valtuutettu edustaja Euroopassa: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Osoite, kaupunki: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Maa: GERMANY ilmoitamme seuraavan laitteen: Tuotenimi: AX6600 Tri Band WiFi Router Mallinimi: Lisätietoja:...
  • Page 134 EU Konformitätserklärung Hiermit erklären wir, Hersteller: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Anschrift: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN Bevollmächtigter: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Anschrift des Bevollmächtigten: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Land: GERMANY dass nachstehend bezeichnete Produkte: Produktbezeichnung: AX6600 Tri Band WiFi Router...
  • Page 135 Εμείς, τα υπογράφοντα μέλη, Κατασκευαστής: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Διεύθυνση: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN Εξουσιοδοτημένος αντιπρόσωπος στην Ευρώπη: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Διεύθυνση, Πόλη: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Χώρα: GERMANY δηλώνουμε την εξής συσκευή: Όνομα προϊόντος: AX6600 Tri Band WiFi Router Όνομα...
  • Page 136 Dichiarazione di conformità I sottoscritti, Produttore: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Indirizzo: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN Rappresentante autorizzato per l’Europa: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Indirizzo, Città: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN paese: GERMANY dichiarano che il seguente apparecchio: Nome prodotto:...
  • Page 137 EU Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name:...
  • Page 138 Nosotros, los abajo firmantes, Fabricante: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Dirección: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN Representante autorizado en Europa: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Dirección, Ciudad: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN País: GERMANY Declaramos el siguiente producto: Nombre del aparato:...
  • Page 139 Försäkran om överensstämmelse Undertecknande, Tillverkare: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Adress: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN Auktoriserad representant i Europa: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Adress, Ort: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Land: GERMANY förklarar att följande apparat: Produktnamn: AX6600 Tri Band WiFi Router...
  • Page 140 Ние, долуподписаните, Производител: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Адрес: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN Упълномощен представител в Европа: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Адрес, град: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Държава: GERMANY декларираме, че следният апарат: Име на продукта : AX6600 Tri Band WiFi Router Име...
  • Page 141 EU izjava o sukladnosti Mi, dolje potpisani, Proizvoa: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Adresa: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN Ovlašteni predstavnik u Europi: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Adresa, grad: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Zemlja: GERMANY izjavljujemo da sljedei ureaj: Naziv proizvoda:...
  • Page 142 EU Prohlášení o shod Níže podepsaný, Výrobce: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Výrobce: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN Autorizovaný zástupce v Evrop: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Adresa, msto: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Zem: GERMANY prohlašuje, že následující pístroj: Název produktu: AX6600 Tri Band WiFi Router Název modelu:...
  • Page 143 EU-megfelelségi nyilatkozat Mi, alulírottak Gyártó: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Cím: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN Hivatalos képviselet Európában: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Cím (város): HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Ország: GERMANY kijelentjük, hogy az alábbi berendezés: Terméknév: AX6600 Tri Band WiFi Router Típusnév:...
  • Page 144 ES Atbilstbas deklarcija Ms, zemk parakstjušies, Ražotjs: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Adrese: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN Pilnvarotais prstvis Eirop: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Adrese, pilsta: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Valsts: GERMANY paziojam, ka šda ierce: Izstrdjuma nosaukums:...
  • Page 145 ES atitikties deklaracija Mes, toliau pasirašiusieji: Gamintojas: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Adresas: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN galiotasis atstovas Europoje: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Adresas, miestas: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Šalis: GERMANY atsakingai pareiškiame, kad šis prietaisas: Gaminio pavadinimas:...
  • Page 146 Deklaracja zgodnoci UE My, niej podpisani, Producent: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Adres: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN Autoryzowany przedstawiciel w Europie: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Adres, miasto: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Kraj: GERMANY owiadczamy, e niniejsze urzdzenie: Nazwa produktu:...
  • Page 147 Subsemnatul, Subsemnatul: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Adres: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN Reprezentant autorizat în Europa: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Adres, Ora: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY declar urmtorul aparat: Nume Produs: AX6600 Tri Band WiFi Router...
  • Page 148 Izjava EU o skladnosti Spodaj podpisani Proizvajalec: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Naslov: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN Pooblašeni zastopnik v Evropi: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Naslov, mesto: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Država: GERMANY izjavljamo, da je ta naprava: Ime izdelka:...
  • Page 149 My, dolu podpísaní, Výrobca: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Adresa: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN Oprávnený zástupca v Európe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Adresa, mesto: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Krajina: GERMANY týmto vyhlasujeme, že nasledovné zariadenie: Názov výrobku: AX6600 Tri Band WiFi Router Názov modelu:...
  • Page 150 EU Uygunluk Beyan Biz, bu imza altndakiler Üretici: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Adres: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE Rd., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN Avrupa’daki Yetkili: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Adres, ehir: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Ülke: GERMANY Aadaki ürünleri beyan ediyoruz: Ürün ad:...

  • Page 151: Asus Contact Information

    +1-510-739-3777 +1-510-608-4555 Web site https://www.asus.com/us/ Technical Support Support fax +1-812-284-0883 Telephone +1-812-282-2787 Online support https://qr.asus.com/techserv ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkortstrasse 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany Web site https://www.asus.com/de Online contact https://www.asus.com/support/Product/ ContactUs/Services/questionform/?lang=de-de Technical Support Telephone (DE) +49-2102-5789557 Telephone (AT)

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