ASUS ROG RAPTURE GT-AC5300 (02) PDF MANUAL

If any of the items is damaged or missing, you should contact ASUS for technical inquiries and support. It is also recommended to keep the original packaging material in case you would need future warranty services such as repair or replacement.

Here is a description of the router’s physical components:

Buttons and Ports:

• Power button: Press this button to power on or off the system.
• Power (DC-IN) port: Insert the bundled AC adapter into this port and connect your router to a power source.
• USB 3.0 port: Insert USB 3.0 devices such as USB hard disks or USB flash drives into this port.
• WAN (Internet) port: Connect a network cable into this port to establish WAN connection.
• Gaming ports (1-2): Connect network cables into these ports to prioritize the packets.
• Link Aggregation ports (5-6): Connect network cables into these ports to use link aggregation (802.11ad).
• LAN ports (3-4, 7-8): Connect network cables into these ports to establish LAN connection.
• LED On/Off button: Press this button to turn on/off the LEDs on the panel.
• WPS button: This button launches the WPS Wizard.
• Wi-Fi On/Off button: Press this button to turn on /off the Wi-Fi connection.

LED Indicators:

• Power LED:

  Off: No power.

  On: Device is ready.

  Flashing slow: Rescue mode.

• 2.4GHz LED:

  Off: No 2.4GHz signal.

  On: Wireless system is ready.

  Flashing: Transmitting or receiving data via wireless connection.

• 5GHz LED:

  Off: No 5GHz signal.

  On: Wireless system is ready.

  Flashing: Transmitting or receiving data via wireless connection.

• WAN (Internet) LED:

  Red: No IP or no physical connection.

  On: Has physical connection to a wide area network (WAN).

• LAN LED:

  Off: No power or no physical connection.

  On: Has physical connection to a local area network (LAN).

• WPS LED:

  Off: WPS verification process is off or completed.

  Flashing: WPS verification process is activated.

You should only use the adapter that came with your package. Using other adapters may damage the device.

For the best wireless signal transmission between the wireless router and the network devices connected to it, ensure that you:

• Place the wireless router in a centralized area for a maximum wireless coverage for the network devices.

• Keep the device away from metal obstructions and away from direct sunlight.

• Keep the device away from 802.11g or 20MHz only 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.

• To ensure the best wireless signal, orient the four detachable antennas as shown in the drawing in the PDF, at a 45° angle.

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-in wireless capabilities, you may install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN adapter to your computer to connect to the network.

• The Ethernet RJ-45 cables that will be used to connect the network devices should not exceed 100 meters.

Before setting up, it is important to use a wired connection to avoid possible setup problems. If you are replacing an existing router, disconnect it. Also, disconnect cables from your existing modem setup and reboot your cable modem and computer.

To set up your wireless router via wired connection:

1. Plug your router into a power outlet and power it on. Connect the network cable from your computer to a LAN port on your router.

2. The web GUI launches automatically when you open a web browser. If it does not auto-launch, enter http://router.asus.com

3. Set up a password for your router to prevent unauthorized access.

To set up your wireless router via wireless connection:

1. Plug your router into a power outlet and power it on.

2. Connect to the network name (SSID) shown on the product label on the back side of the router. The default SSIDs are ASUS_XX_2G, ASUS_XX_5G, and ASUS_XX_5G_Gaming, where XX refers to the last two digits of the 2.4GHz MAC address. For better network security, change to a unique SSID and assign a password.

3. Once connected, the web GUI launches automatically when you open a web browser. If it does not auto-launch, enter http://router.asus.com.

4. Set up a password for your router to prevent unauthorized access.

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.

To use QIS with auto-detection:

1. Launch a web browser. You will be redirected to the ASUS Setup Wizard (Quick Internet Setup). If not, key in http://router.asus.com manually.

2. On the Login Information Setup page, change the router’s login password to prevent unauthorized access to your wireless router.

3. The wireless router automatically detects if your ISP connection type is Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP and L2TP. Key in the necessary information for your ISP connection type. You may need to obtain this information from your ISP.

4. Assign the wireless network name (SSID) and security key for your 2.4GHz and 5 GHz wireless connection. Click Apply when done.

5. Read the feature introduction for GT-AC5300, especially the Game IPS. It is highly recommended that you enable the Game IPS at the first time to improve the security.

6. Your wireless settings display on the screen. Click Next to go to ROG Gaming Center.

To connect to your network:

1. On your computer, click the network icon in the notification area to display the available wireless networks.

2. Select the wireless network that you want to connect to, then click Connect.

3. You may need to key in the network security key for a secured wireless network, then click OK.

4. Wait while your computer establishes connection to the wireless network successfully. The connection status is displayed and the network icon displays the connected status.

To log into the web GUI:

1. On your web browser, manually key in the wireless router’s default IP address: http://router.asus.com.

2. On the login page, key in the default user name (admin) and the password that you have set in the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with Auto-detection.

3. You can now use the Web GUI to configure various settings of your ASUS Wireless Router.

Network ping refers to online game experiences. Higher ping means higher latency for real-time games. For most online games, network ping that is less than 99 ms is considered good quality. If network ping is less than 150 ms, the quality is acceptable. Generally, if network ping is more than 150 ms, it is hard to play games smoothly.

Ping deviation is also highly related with online game experiences. With higher ping deviation, it is much easier causing possible toggle when playing online games. There is no baseline for ping deviation. However, lower ping deviation is better.

To Configure Game IPS:

1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Game IPS.

2. From the Game IPS main page, click Network Protection.

3. From the Network Protection tab, click Scan.

4. The search results are displayed on the Router Security Assessment page. Items marked with ‘Yes’ are considered safe.

5. (Optional) From the Router Security Assessment page, manually configure the items marked as No, Weak, or Very Weak. To do this:

a. Click an item to go to the item’s setting page.

b. From the item’s security settings page, configure and make the necessary changes and click Apply when done.

c. Go back to the Router Security Assessment page and click Close to exit the page.

6. To automatically configure the security settings, click Secure Your Router.

7. Click OK on the confirmation message.

These features are automatically enabled if you run the Router Weakness Scan (Router Security Assessment). To enable them manually:

1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Game IPS.

2. From the Game IPS main page, click Network Protection.

3. Navigate to the specific feature’s pane (Malicious Sites Blocking, Two-Way IPS, or Infected Device Prevention and Blocking) and click ON.

For Infected Device Prevention, you can also configure Alert Preferences by clicking “Alert Preference”, entering your e-mail details, and clicking Apply.

Parental Control allows you to control Internet access time or set time limits for a client’s network usage. There are two main parts: Web & Apps Filters and Time Scheduling.

To configure Web & Apps Filters:

1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Game IPS.

2. From the Game IPS main page, click the Parental Controls tab.

3. In the “Web & Apps Filters” pane, click ON.

4. When the End Users License Agreement (EULA) message prompt appears, click “I agree” to continue.

5. From the Client List column, select or key in the client’s name from the dropdown list box.

6. From the Content Category column, select the filters from the four main categories: Adult, Instant Message and Communication, P2P and File Transfer, and Streaming and Entertainment.

7. Click the plus icon to add the client’s profile.

8. Click Apply to save the settings.

To configure Time Scheduling:

1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Game IPS > Parental Controls > Time Scheduling.

2. From the Enable Time Scheduling pane, click ON.

3. From the Clients Name column, select or key in the client’s name from the dropdown list box.

4. Click the plus icon to add the client’s profile.

5. Click Apply to save the settings.

Game Boost: This feature allows you to enable Game Boost with one click. When Game Boost is enabled, GT-AC5300 puts the gaming packet as the top priority. From the Game Boost tab, you can also go to the Apps Analysis pane and click ON.

QoS (Quality of Service): This feature ensures bandwidth for prioritized tasks and apps.

1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Game Boost > QoS tab.

2. From the Enable QoS pane, click ON.

3. Fill in the upload and download bandwidth fields. You can get this information from your ISP.

4. Select the QoS Type (Adaptive, Traditional or Bandwidth limiter) for your configuration.

5. Click Apply.

Web History: This feature displays the history and details of the sites or URLs that a client visited.

1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Game Boost > Web History tab.

2. (Optional) Click Refresh to clear the list.

First, ensure your router’s firmware is up to date. You can do this by going to Administration > Firmware Upgrade and clicking Check.

To use WTFast:

1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Game Boost.

2. Create a free WTFast account.

3. Log into the WTFast account on the router’s web interface.

4. From the WTFast Rules list, create the profile for the device that you want to use WTFast GPN on.

5. Select a GPN server according to your location or select “Auto” and “Apply” settings.

6. Enable GPN profile BEFORE you launch the game.

NOTE: The free account supports one device.

Game Profile helps ensure that the router is not blocking game connections by setting up port forwarding for specific games.

To use Game Profile:

1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Game Profile and tick Yes to enable port forwarding.

2. Choose a game from Famous Game List, which will be updated from time to time.

3. Click the plus icon to add the game.

4. Click Apply to apply all the profiles.

Game Radar is a diagnostic tool that helps you identify the connection quality of servers for specific games.

To use Game Radar:

1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Game Radar and select a game from the game list.

2. Check the Ping Status of each server.

3. For a smooth online gaming experience, select a game server with low ping status.

NOTE: Enabling WiFi Radar may result in a drop in wireless performance. Only enable Wi-Fi Radar when needed.

To use WiFi Radar:

1. From the navigation panel, go to General > WiFi Radar and go to Settings to configure all the WiFi Radar parameters and set the schedule for data recording.

2. Click Start Data Collection.

3. Click Submit after you set all the parameters.

WiFi Radar has several sub-features:

• WiFi Site Survey: Allows you to search for wireless networks in your environment.
• Wireless Channel Statistics: Shows channel usage of all bands and channel distribution statistics in your environment.
• Advanced Troubleshooting: Shows WiFi glitch statistics in your environment.

Before setting up a VPN connection, you would need the IP address or domain name of the VPN server.

To set up access to a VPN server:

1. From the navigation panel, go to General > VPN.

2. On the Enable PPTP VPN Server field, select ON.

3. On the VPN Details dropdown list, select Advanced Settings to configure the advanced VPN settings such as broadcast support, authentication, MPPE Encryption, and Client IP address range.

4. On the Network Place (Samba) Support field, select Yes.

5. Enter the user name and password for accessing the VPN server. Click the plus icon.

6. Click Apply.

To configure the Traffic analyzer:

1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Traffic Analyzer.

2. From the Traffic Analyzer main page, turn on traffic analyzer statistic.

3. Select the date whose chart you want to display.

4. On the Display for field, select Router or Apps to display the traffic information.

5. On the Show by field, select how you want to display the traffic information.

To set up the wireless security settings:

1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Network Map.

2. On the Network Map screen and under System status, you can configure the wireless security settings such as SSID, security level, and encryption settings for the 2.4GHz, 5GHz-1, and 5GHz-2 bands.

3. On the Wireless name (SSID) field, key in a unique name for your wireless network.

4. From the Authentication Method dropdown list, select the authentication method for your wireless network. If you select WPA-Personal or WPA-2 Personal, key in the WPA-PSK key or security passkey.

5. Click Apply when done.

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.

To manage your network clients:

1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Network Map tab.

2. On the Network Map screen, select the Clients icon to display your network client’s information.

3. Click View List below the Clients icon to display all the clients.

4. To block a client’s access to your network, select the client and click the open lock icon.

To use this feature, you need to plug a USB storage device into the USB 3.0 port on the rear panel of your router. Ensure the device is formatted and partitioned properly.

To monitor your USB device:

1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Network Map.

2. On the Network Map screen, select the USB Disk Status icon to display your USB device’s information.

3. On the AiDisk Wizard field, click GO to set up an FTP server for Internet file sharing.

To safely remove the USB disk:

IMPORTANT: Incorrect removal of the USB disk may cause data corruption.

1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Network Map.

2. In the upper right corner, click the eject icon > Eject USB disk. When the USB disk is ejected successfully, the USB status shows Unmounted.

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. If you want to use the Smart Connect function, move the slider to ON in the Enable Smart Connect field.

4. Assign a unique name (SSID) containing up to 32 characters to identify your wireless network.

5. In the Hide SSID field, select Yes to prevent wireless devices from detecting your SSID.

6. Select a wireless mode: Auto (recommended), N only, or Legacy.

7. Select the operating/control channel. Select Auto to allow the router to automatically select the channel with the least interference.

8. Select the channel bandwidth.

9. Select the authentication method.

10. When done, click Apply.

Ensure that the devices you want to connect support WPS.

1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Wireless > WPS tab.

2. In the Enable WPS field, move the slider to ON.

3. In the WPS Method field, select Push Button or Client PIN code.

To set up using the router’s WPS button (Push Button method):

a. Click Start in the Web GUI or press the WPS button on the rear of the wireless router.

b. Press the WPS button on your wireless device.

c. The router will scan for WPS devices. If none are found, it will switch to standby mode.

To set up using the Client’s PIN code:

a. Locate the WPS PIN code on your wireless device’s user manual or on the device itself.

b. Key in the Client PIN code in the text box in the Web GUI.

c. Click Start. The router’s LED indicators will flash three times when the setup is complete.

To set up the wireless bridge:

1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Wireless > WDS tab.

2. Select the frequency band for the wireless bridge.

3. In the AP Mode field, select one of these options:

• AP Only: Disables the Wireless Bridge function.

• WDS Only: Enables the Wireless Bridge feature but prevents other wireless devices/stations from connecting to the router.

• HYBRID: Enables the Wireless Bridge feature and allows other wireless devices/stations to connect to the router.

4. In the “Connect to APs in list” field, click Yes if you want to connect to an Access Point listed in the Remote AP List.

5. The operating/control channel is set to Auto by default. You can modify it under Advanced Settings > Wireless > General tab.

6. On the Remote AP List, key in a MAC address and click the Add button to enter the MAC address of other available Access Points.

7. Click Apply.

To set up the Wireless MAC filter:

1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter tab.

2. Tick Yes in the Enable Mac Filter field.

3. In the MAC Filter Mode dropdown list, select either Accept or Reject.

• Select Accept to allow devices in the MAC filter list to access the wireless network.

• Select Reject to prevent devices in the MAC filter list from accessing the wireless network.

4. On the MAC filter list, click the Add button and key in the MAC address of the wireless device.

5. Click Apply.

From the Advanced Settings > Wireless > Professional tab, you can configure the following. It is recommended that you use the default values on this page.

• Frequency: Select the frequency band that the professional settings will be applied to.
• Enable Radio: Select Yes to enable wireless networking. Select No to disable wireless networking.
• Date to Enable Radio (weekdays/weekend): Specify which days of the week wireless networking is enabled.
• Time of Day to Enable Radio: Specify a time range when wireless networking is enabled.
• Set AP isolated: Prevents wireless devices on your network from communicating with each other.
• Roaming Assistant: Enable so a client will disconnect from the main router if the signal strength is under a specific threshold and connect to a stronger signal.
• Enable IGMP Snooping: Optimizes wireless multicast traffic.
• Multicast rate (Mbps): Select the multicast transmission rate.
• Preamble Type: Select Short for a busy network, Long for a network with older devices.
• AMPDU RTS: Enable to build a group of frames before they are transmitted.
• RTS Threshold: Select a lower value to improve communication in a busy or noisy network.
• DTIM Interval: The time interval before a signal is sent to a device in sleep mode. Default is 3ms.
• Beacon Interval: The time between DTIMs. Default is 100ms. Lower for unstable connections or roaming.
• Enable TX Bursting: Improves transmission speed for 802.11g devices.
• Enable WMM APSD: Improves power management between wireless devices.
• Reducing USB 3.0 interference: Ensures best wireless performance on the 2.4 GHz band. Disabling this may improve USB 3.0 speed but affect 2.4GHz range.
• Optimize AMPDU aggregation: Optimizes the max number of MPDUs to avoid packet loss.
• Optimize ack suppression: Optimize the max number of acks to suppress in a raw.
• Turbo QAM: Allows support for 256-QAM (MCS 8/9) on the 2.4GHz band for better range and throughput.
• Airtime Fairness: Allocates time equally among clients so the network speed is not determined by the slowest device.
• Explicit Beamforming: For when the client’s WLAN adapter and router both support beam forming technology.
• Universal Beamforming: For legacy adapters that do not support beam forming.
• TX Power adjustment: Enter a value between 0 to 100 for the radio signal output power in milliwatts (mW).

The GT-AC5300 supports up to nine SSIDs (three 2.4GHz, three 5GHz-1 and three 5GHz-2).

To create a guest network:

1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Guest Network.

2. On the Guest Network screen, select a 2.4GHz or 5GHz frequency band for the guest network that you want to create.

3. Click Enable.

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. If you select a WPA authentication method, select a WPA Encryption.

8. Specify the Access time or choose Limitless.

9. Select Disable or Enable on the Access Intranet item.

10. When done, click Apply.

To modify the LAN IP settings:

1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > LAN > LAN IP tab.

2. Modify the IP address and Subnet Mask.

3. When done, click Apply.

To configure the DHCP server:

1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > LAN > DHCP Server tab.

2. In the Enable the DHCP Server field, tick Yes.

3. In the Domain Name text box, enter a domain name for the wireless router.

4. In the IP Pool Starting Address field, key in the starting IP address.

5. In the IP Pool Ending Address field, key in the ending IP address.

6. In the Lease Time field, specify in seconds when an assigned IP address will expire.

7. In the DNS and Server Settings section, key in your DNS Server and WINS Server IP address if needed.

8. To manually assign IP addresses, on the Enable Manual Assignment field, choose Yes. Up to 32 MAC Addresses can be added to the DHCP list for manual assignment.

To configure the WAN connection settings:

1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > WAN > Internet Connection tab.

2. Configure the following settings. When done, click Apply.

• WAN Connection Type: Choose your Internet Service Provider type. The choices are Automatic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP or static IP. Consult your ISP if you are unsure.
• Enable WAN: Select Yes to allow router Internet access.
• 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.
• Enable UPnP: UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows devices to be controlled via an IP-based network. It allows for remote configuration and data transfer.
• Connect to DNS Server automatically: Allows the router to get the DNS IP address from the ISP automatically.
• Authentication: This item may be specified by some ISPs. Check with your ISP.
• Host Name: This field allows you to provide a host name for your router, if required by your ISP.
• MAC Address: Some ISPs monitor MAC addresses. To avoid connection issues, you can either contact your ISP to update the MAC address or clone/change the router’s MAC address to match the previous device.
• DHCP query frequency: Changes the DHCP Discovery interval settings to avoid overloading the DHCP server.

You can set the dual WAN feature to any of these two modes from the Advanced Settings > WAN > Dual WAN tab:

• Failover Mode: Select this mode to use the secondary WAN as the backup network access.

• Load Balance Mode: Select this mode to optimize bandwidth, minimize response time and prevent data overload for both primary and secondary WAN connections.

To set up Port Trigger:

1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > WAN > Port Trigger tab.

2. On the Enable Port Trigger field, tick Yes.

3. On the Well-Known Applications field, select popular games and web services to add to the Port Trigger List.

4. Alternatively, on the Trigger Port List table, manually key in the following information:

• Description: Enter a short name or description for the service.

• 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.

• Protocol: Select the protocol, TCP, or UDP.

5. Click the Add button to enter the port trigger information to the list. Click the Delete button to remove an entry.

6. When done, click Apply.

To set up Port Forwarding:

1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > WAN > Virtual Server / Port Forwarding tab.

2. On the Enable Port Forwarding field, tick Yes.

3. On the Famous Server List field, select the type of service you want to access.

4. On the Famous Game List field, select the popular game that you want to access.

5. On the Port Forwarding List table, key in the following information:

• Service Name: Enter a service name.

• Port Range: Specify a port range or individual ports.

• Local IP: Key in the client’s LAN IP address. It is recommended to use a static IP address for the local client.

• Local Port: Enter a specific port to receive forwarded packets. Leave blank to use the specified port range.

• Protocol: Select the protocol. If unsure, select BOTH.

6. Click the Add button to enter the port forwarding information. Click the Delete button to remove an entry.

7. When done, click Apply.

• Port triggering will work even without setting up a specific LAN IP address. Unlike port forwarding, which requires a static LAN IP address, port triggering allows dynamic port forwarding using the router. Predetermined port ranges are configured to accept incoming connections for a limited period of time. Port triggering allows multiple computers to run applications that would normally require manually forwarding the same ports to each PC on the network.

• Port triggering is more secure than port forwarding since the incoming ports are not open all the time. They are opened only when an application is making an outgoing connection through the trigger port.

CAUTION: Opening all the ports on a client to the Internet makes the network vulnerable to outside attacks. Please be aware of the security risks involved in using DMZ.

To set up DMZ:

1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > WAN > DMZ tab.

2. In the “IP address of Exposed Station” field, key in the client’s LAN IP address that will provide the DMZ service. Ensure that the server client has a static IP address.

3. Click Apply.

To remove DMZ:

1. Delete the client’s LAN IP address from the IP Address of Exposed Station text box.

2. When done, click Apply.

To set up DDNS:

1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > WAN > DDNS tab.

2. Configure the following settings below. When done, click Apply.

• Enable the DDNS Client: Enable DDNS to access the ASUS router via the 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).
• If you want to use a different DDNS service, you may need to register online first and fill in the User Name or E-mail Address and Password or DDNS Key fields.
• Enable wildcard: Enable wildcard if your DDNS service requires one.

NOTE: DDNS service will not work if the router is using a private WAN IP address (192.168.x.x, 10.x.x.x, or 172.16.x.x) or is on a network that uses multiple NAT tables.

AiCloud 2.0 is a cloud service application that allows you to save, sync, share, and access your files.

To get started with 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.

To create a Cloud Disk:

1. Insert a USB storage device into the wireless router.

2. Go to the AiCloud 2.0 menu in the router’s web interface and turn on Cloud Disk.

3. Go to https://router.asus.com and enter the router login account and password.

4. You can now start accessing Cloud Disk files on devices connected to the network.

To use AiCloud Sync:

1. Launch AiCloud, click AiCloud Sync > Go.

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.

The Firewall feature is enabled by default.

To set up basic Firewall settings:

1. Go to Advanced Settings > Firewall > General tab.

2. On the Enable Firewall field, select Yes.

3. On the Enable DoS protection, select Yes to protect your network from DoS attacks.

4. On Logged packets type, select Dropped, Accepted, or Both.

5. Click Apply.

To set up a URL filter:

1. Go to Advanced Settings > Firewall > URL Filter tab.

2. On the Enable URL Filter field, select Enabled.

3. Enter a URL and click the plus button.

4. Click Apply.

To set up a keyword filter:

1. Go to Advanced Settings > Firewall > Keyword Filter tab.

2. On the Enable Keyword Filter field, select Enabled.

3. Enter a word or phrase and click the Add button.

4. Click Apply.

To set up the operating mode:

1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Administration > Operation Mode tab.

2. Select any of these operation modes:

• Wireless router mode (default): The router connects to the Internet and provides access to devices on its own local network.
• Access Point mode: The router creates a new wireless network on an existing network.
• Media Bridge: This setup requires two wireless routers. The second router serves as a media bridge where devices can be connected via ethernet.

3. Click Apply.

NOTE: The router will reboot when you change the modes.

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 firmware file.

3. Click Upload.

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 task 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, click Browse to locate your file, then click Upload.

Smart Connect automatically steers clients to one of the three radios (2.4 GHz, low-band 5 GHz, high-band 5 GHz) to maximize throughput.

You can enable Smart Connect from the Web GUI by going to Advanced Settings > Wireless > General tab and moving the slider to ON in the Enable Smart Connect field.

You can also change the trigger conditions for the switching mechanism. To change the settings, go to the Smart Connect Rule tab on the Network Tools screen. The controls are divided into four sections:

• Steering Trigger Condition: Sets the criteria to initiate band steering based on bandwidth utilization, load balance, RSSI, PHY rate, and VHT capability.
• STA Selection Policy: Once steering is triggered, the router follows this policy to select a client to be steered to the most appropriate band.
• Interface Select and Qualify Procedures: Determines where the steered client will end up based on target bands and bandwidth utilization.
• Bounce Detect: Determines how often a client can be steered to prevent clients from constantly moving between bands.

This utility is used on a router that failed during its firmware upgrading process. First, you must launch the rescue mode on the router.

To launch the rescue mode and use the Firmware Restoration utility:

1. Unplug the wireless router from the power source.

2. Hold the Reset button at the rear panel and simultaneously replug the wireless router into the power source. Release the Reset button when the Power LED at the front panel flashes slowly, which indicates that the wireless router is in the rescue mode.

3. Set a static IP on your computer: IP address: 192.168.1.x, Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0.

4. From your computer’s desktop, launch the utility: Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > GT-AC5300 Wireless Router > Firmware Restoration.

5. Specify a firmware file, then click Upload.

You can share a printer using the ASUS EZ Printer Sharing utility or by using LPR/LPD.

Using ASUS EZ Printer Sharing (Windows only):

1. Go to Advanced Settings > USB Application > Network Printer Server.

2. Click Download Now! to download the network printer utility.

3. Unzip the downloaded file and click the Printer icon to run the setup program.

4. Follow the onscreen instructions to connect your hardware.

5. Wait for the initial setup to finish and click Finish.

6. Follow the Windows OS instructions to install the printer driver.

Using LPR to Share Printer (Windows):

1. From the Windows desktop, click Start > Devices and Printers > Add a printer.

2. Select “Add a local printer” and click Next.

3. Select “Create a new port”, set Type of Port to “Standard TCP/IP Port”, and click New Port.

4. In the Hostname or IP address field, key in the IP address of the wireless router (default is 192.168.1.1) then click Next.

5. Select Custom then click Settings.

6. Set Protocol to LPR. In the Queue Name field, key in “LPRServer” then click OK.

7. Click Next to finish setting up the TCP/IP port.

8. Install the printer driver from the vendor-model list. If your printer is not in the list, click Have Disk.

9. Click Next to accept the default name for the printer.

10. Click Finish to complete the installation.

You need a USB device connected to the router to use Download Master.

To use Download Master:

1. Click Advanced Settings > USB application > Download Master to download and install the utility automatically.

2. After the download process is finished, click the Download Master icon to start using the utility.

3. Click Add to add a download task.

4. Select a download type such as BitTorrent, HTTP, or FTP. Provide a torrent file or a URL to begin downloading.

5. Use the navigation panel to configure advanced settings like specific ports, speed limits, and encryption.

If you are having problems with your router, try these basic steps:

1. Upgrade Firmware to the latest version.

Launch the Web GUI. Go to Advanced Settings > Administration > Firmware Upgrade tab. Click Check to verify if the latest firmware is available.

2. Restart your network in the following sequence:

1. Turn off the modem.

2. Unplug the modem.

3. Turn off the router and computers.

4. Plug in the modem.

5. Turn on the modem and then wait for 2 minutes.

6. Turn on the router and then wait for 2 minutes.

7. Turn on computers.

3. Check if your Ethernet cables are plugged properly.

When the Ethernet cable connecting the router with the modem is plugged in properly, the WAN LED will be on. When the Ethernet cable connecting your computer with the router is plugged in properly, the corresponding LAN LED will be on.

4. Check if your network settings are correct.

Each client on the network should have a valid IP address. It is recommended that you use the router’s DHCP server to assign IP addresses. 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.

• If your computer is wired, check the Ethernet cable connection and LED status.

• Ensure that you are using the correct login information. The default factory login name and password is “admin/admin”. Ensure that the Caps Lock key is disabled.

• Delete the cookies and files in your web browser.

• Disable proxy server settings, cancel the dial-up connection, and set the TCP/IP settings to obtain IP addresses automatically.

• Ensure that you use CAT5e or CAT6 ethernet cables.

• Out of Range: Move the router closer to the wireless client and try to adjust the antennas.

• DHCP server has been disabled: Launch the web GUI. Go to Advanced Settings > Network Map > Clients and search for the device. If you cannot find it, go to Advanced Settings > LAN > DHCP Server and select Yes on the “Enable the DHCP Server” option.

• SSID has been hidden: If your device can find other SSIDs but not yours, go to Advanced Settings > Wireless > General, select No on Hide SSID, and select Auto on Control Channel.

• Incorrect 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. If not, adjust the channel, channel bandwidth, and wireless mode.

• Reset the router: If you still cannot connect, reset your router to factory default settings. In the router GUI, click Administration > Restore/Save/Upload Setting and click Restore.

• Check if your router can connect to your ISP’s WAN IP address. To do this, launch the web GUI and go to Advanced Settings > 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 basic troubleshooting section.

• Check if the device has been blocked by Parental Controls. Go to General > Game IPS > Parental Controls tab and see if the device is in the list.

• If there is still no Internet access, try to reboot your computer and verify the network’s IP address and gateway address.

• Check the status indicators on the ADSL modem and the wireless router. If the WAN LED on the wireless router is not ON, check if all cables are plugged properly.

• Setup a new SSID and encryption key via a wired connection (Ethernet cable). Launch the web GUI, go to Network Map, click the router icon, enter a new SSID and encryption key, and then click Apply.

• Reset your router to the default settings. Launch the web GUI, go to Administration > Restore/Save/Upload Setting, and click Restore. The default login account and password are both “admin”.

Go to Administration > Restore/Save/Upload Setting, and click Restore.

The following are the factory default settings:

Launch the rescue mode and run the Firmware Restoration utility. Refer to the instructions on how to use the Firmware Restoration utility.

For Windows 7:

1. Click Start > Internet Explorer to launch the browser.

2. Click Tools > Internet options > Connections tab > LAN settings.

3. From the Local Area Network (LAN) Settings screen, untick “Use a proxy server for your LAN”.

4. Click OK when done.

For 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.

For Windows 7:

1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Manage network connections.

2. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) or Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6), then click Properties.

3. To obtain IPv4 IP settings automatically, tick “Obtain an IP address automatically”. To obtain IPv6 IP settings automatically, tick “Obtain an IPv6 address automatically”.

4. Click OK when done.

For 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.

1. Click Start > Internet Explorer to launch the browser.

2. Click Tools > Internet options > Connections tab.

3. Tick “Never dial a connection”.

4. Click OK when done.