User Guide 4G-AC53U Wireless-AC750 LTE Modem Router
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Table of contents 1 Getting to know your wireless router 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Welcome!............................................................................................6 Package contents.............................................................................6 Your wireless router........................................................................7 Device Properties.............................................................................9 Positioning your router..................
Table of contents 3.5.4 3.6 Using AiCloud 2.0......................................................................... 39 3.6.1 3.6.2 3.6.3 3.6.4 3.6.5 Cloud Disk.................................................................................40 Smart Access............................................................................41 Smart Sync................................................................................42 Sync Server....................................................................
Table of contents 4.4 4.5 4.6 IPv6.................................................................................................... 83 VPN Server....................................................................................... 84 Firewall.............................................................................................. 85 4.6.1 4.6.2 4.6.3 4.6.4 4.7 General.......................................................................................85 URL Filter.............................
1 Getting to know your wireless router 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing an ASUS 4G-AC53U Wireless Router! The powerful and stylish 4G-AC53U features 2.4GHz and 5GHz dual bands for an unmatched concurrent wireless HD streaming; SMB server, UPnP AV server, and FTP server for 24/7 file sharing; a capability to handle 300,000 sessions; and the ASUS Green Network Technology, which provides up to 70% power-saving solution. 1.
1.3 Your wireless router USB 2.0 LED Off: No power or no physical connection. On: Has physical connection to USB 2.0 devices. LAN LED Off: No data activity or no physical connection. On: Ethernet connection is established. 5GHz Wi-Fi LED Off: No 5GHz signal. On: 5GHz wireless is ready. Flashing: Transmitting or receiving data via wireless connection. 2.4GHz Wi-Fi LED Off: No 2.4GHz signal. On: 2.4GHz wireless is ready. Flashing: Transmitting or receiving data via wireless connection.
Power LED Off: No power. On: Device is ready. Flashing slow: Rescue mode Flashing quick: WPS is processing. 3G/4G signal strength LED 1 lit LED: Weak signal 2 lit LEDs: Normal signal 3 lit LEDs: Strong signal Purple light for 3G connection, blue light for 4G connection Detachable LTE antennas Power (DC-In) port Insert the bundled AC adapter into this port and connect your router to a power source. LAN (1~2) ports Connect network cables into these ports to establish LAN connection.
1.4 Device Properties Power Consumption: • Input: AC 100~240V / 50~60Hz, DC 12V/2A • Maximum power consumption: 18.4 W • Average power consumption: 12.
1.5 Positioning your router For the best wireless signal transmission between the wireless router and the network devices connected to it, ensure that you: • • • • • • • 10 Place the wireless LTE router near a window to receive the best quality for maximum wireless upstream performance with an LTE base station. Keep the device away from metal obstructions and away from direct sunlight. Place the router horizontally. Do not place the Wireless LTE Router in a dusty or wet environment.
1.6 Installing your router 1.6.1 Prepare the setup requirements. To set up your wireless network, you need to meet the following requirements: • A mini SIM/USIM card with WCDMA and LTE subscription IMPORTANT! Ensure that your mini SIM/USIM card is subscribed to WCDMA and LTE services. Contact your mobile service provider about these services. CAUTION! Use only a standard mini SIM/USIM card on your router.
1.6.2 Set up your LTE wireless router. a a b Wall Power Outlet Power c LAN d Laptop a. Attach the two 3G/4G antennas. b. Insert the mini SIM/USIM card into the mini SIM/USIM card slot. When the mini SIM/USIM card is properly installed, the Mobile Broadband LED lights up and flashes slowly after power on. c. Insert the AC adapter of your router to the DC-IN port, plug it to a power outlet, and wait until the power LED is on. Your router is now on. d.
Manually connecting to a wireless network NOTE: Ensure that you press the Wi-Fi button on your router. 1. Enable the Wi-Fi function on your wireless client for it to automatically scan for wireless networks. 2. Select the wireless network named “ASUS_XX_2G” or “ASUS_ XX_5G”, which is the default wireless network name (SSID) of ASUS wireless routers. NOTE: XX refers to the last two digits of 2.4GHz MAC address. You can find it on the label on the back of your router.
2 Getting started 2.1 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with Autodetection To set up your router using QIS (Quick Internet Setup): 1. Power on your router. Ensure that the following LEDs light up: • LAN or Mobile Broadband LED • • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi LED 5GHz Wi-Fi LED 2. Launch your web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome, or Safari. NOTE: If QIS does not launch automatically, enter http://router.asus.com in the address bar and refresh the browser again. 3. Log into the Web GUI.
4. Assign your router login name and password and click Next. You need this login name and password to log into ASUS router to view or change the router settings. You can take note of your router login name and password for future use. 5. If a 3G/4G network is connected, the wireless router’s Quick Internet Setup (QIS) feature automatically detects and applies the APN setting to connect to the wireless base station.
Mobile Broadband Connection is configured successfully 6. Go to next step to configure the wireless LAN settings. 7. Assign the network name (SSID) and security key for your 2.4GHz wireless connection. Click Apply when done.
8. Your Internet and wireless settings are displayed. Click Finish to complete the QIS process. 9. The 3G/4G signal strength LED lights up and is steady after completing the 3G/4G network settings via QIS, indicating a successful Internet connection.
3 Configuring the General Settings 3.1 Using the Network Map Network Map allows you to check the Internet connection status, configure your network’s security settings, and manage your network clients.
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. On the Network Map screen, click System status icon . You can configure the wireless security settings such as wireless name(SSID), authentication method, and encryption settings. 2.
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 as the authentication method, key in the WPA-PSK key or security passkey. IMPORTANT! The IEEE 802.11n/ac standard prohibits using Low Throughput with WEP or WPA-TKIP as the unicast cipher. If you use these encryption methods, your data rate will drop to IEEE 802.
3.1.3 Managing your network clients To manage your network clients: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Network Map tab. 2. On the Network Map screen, select the Client Status icon to display your network client’s information.
3. On Client status table, click the device icon to show the detailed profile of the device. To block a client’s access to your network, select the client and click block icon .
3.1.4 Monitoring the Internet Status To monitor your Internet status: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Network Map tab. 2. On the Network Map screen, select the Internet icon to display your Internet configuration. You can also select Mobile Broadband icon to display Mobile Broadband configuration. 3. To terminate WAN interface from your network, click Disable button on Terminate WAN Interface.
3.1.5 Monitoring your USB device The ASUS wireless router provides one USB port for connecting USB devices or USB printer to allow you to share files. To monitor your USB device: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Network Map tab. 2. On the Network Map screen, select the USB Disk Status icon to display your USB device’s information. 3. On the Media Server field, click GO to set up an iTune and DLNA server for local media file sharing.
3.2 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. To create a guest network: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Guest Network. 2. On the Guest Network screen, select 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz frequency band for the guest network that you want to create. 3. Click Enable. 4. Configure a guest’s settings on pop-up screen 5.
9. Select Disable or Enable on the Access Intranet item. 10. Select No or Yes on MAC Filter item for your guest network. 11. When done, click Apply.
3.3 Traffic Manager 3.3.1 QoS This feature ensures bandwidth for prioritized tasks and applications. To enable the QoS function: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Traffic Manager> QoS tab. 2. From the Enable QoS pane, click ON. 3. Fill in the upload and download bandwidth fields. NOTE: Get the bandwidth information from your ISP. You can also go to http://speedtest.net to check and get your bandwidth. 4. Select the QoS Type (Adaptive or Traditional) for your configuration.
3.3.2 Traffic Monitor 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.
3.4 Parental Controls Parental Controls allows you to 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 > Parental Controls. 2. From the Enable Parental Controls pane, click ON. NOTE: Ensure that your system time is synchronized with the NTP server.
3. From the Clients Name column, select or key in the client’s name from the drop down list box. NOTE: You may also key in the client’s MAC address in the Client MAC Address column. Ensure that the client name does not contain special characters or spaces as these may cause the router to function abnormally. 4. Click to add the client’s profile. 5. Click Apply to save the settings.
3.5 Using the USB Application The USB Applications function provides AiDisk, and Media Services and Servers submenus. IMPORTANT! To use the server functions, you need to insert a USB storage device, such as a USB hard disk or USB flash drive, in the USB 2.0 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. 3.5.
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. When done, click Next.
You can also select Skip ASUS DDNS settings then click Next to skip the DDNS setting. 5. Click Finish to complete the setting. 6. To access the FTP site that you created, launch a web browser or a third-party FTP client utility and key in the ftp link (ftp://.asuscomm.com) you have previously created.
3.5.2 Using Media Services and Servers Servers Center allows you to share the media files from the USB disk via a Media Server directory, Samba share service, or FTP share service. You can also configure other settings for the USB disk in the 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 the 4G-AC53U’s network.
3.5.3 Using Network Place (Samba) Share / Cloud Disk service Network Place (Samba) Share / Cloud Disk allows you to set up the accounts and permissions for the Samba service. To use Samba share: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > USB application > Media Services and Servers > Network Place (Samba) Share / Cloud Disk tab. NOTE: Network Place (Samba) Share is enabled by default. 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. Click Add to add the account to the list. To delete an existing account: a) Select the account that you want to delete. b) Click . c) When prompted, click Delete to confirm the account deletion. To add a folder: a) Click . b) Enter the folder name, and click Add. The folder that you created will be added to the folder list.
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. 4. Click Apply to apply the changes. 3.5.4 Using the FTP Share service FTP share enables an FTP server to share files from USB disk to other devices via your local area network or via the Internet.
To use FTP Share service: NOTE: Ensure that you have set up your FTP server through AiDisk. For more details, refer to the section “3.5.1 Using AiDisk”. 1. From the navigation panel, click General > USB application > Media Services and Servers > FTP Share tab. 2. From the list of folders, select the type of access rights that you want to assign for specific folders: • R/W: Select to assign read/write access for a specific folder. • W: Select to assign write only access for a specific folder.
3.6 Using AiCloud 2.0 AiCloud 2.0 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.
3.6.1 Cloud Disk To create a 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.
4. You can now start accessing Cloud Disk files on devices connected to the network. NOTE: When accessing the devices that are connected to the network, you need to enter the device’s user name and password manually, which will not be saved by AiCloud for security reason. 3.6.2 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.
3.6.3 Smart Sync To use Smart Sync: 1. From the nabigation panel, click AiCloud 2.0 > AiCloud 2.0 >Smart Sync > Go. 2. Select ON to enable Smart Sync. 3. Click Add new account. 4. Enter your ASUS WebStorage or Dropbox account password and select the directory that you want to sync with WebStorage. 5. Select Syn rules for the Smart sync task. • Synchronization: Selecting Synchronization allows you to sync a folder between two servers, which sync task always keeps your folder with the same files.
6. Click Apply to add the sync task . 3.6.
To use Sync Server: 1. From the navigation panel, click AiCloud 2.0 > Sync Server. 2. Enter Sync Server configuration on Invitation Generator to enable Smart Sync. 3. Send your friend the sync invitation. 4. After a invitation is generated, you can check the sync task on Sync List table . 5. You can click Delete button to terminate the task if you don’t want sync task the folder with remote sync client anymore. 6.
3.6.5 Settings AiCloud 2.0 allows you to define a access policy to prevent unauthorized access, such as dictionary attack. When a host try to access the AiCloud and exceed the defined Maximum number of failed login attempts in the defined duration, the AiCloud service will be disabled automatically. The Secure Socket Layer (SSL) is a protocol that provide an encrypted communication between web server and browsers for secure data transfer, which includes access password.
4 Configuring the Advanced Settings 4.1 Wireless 4.1.1 General The General tab allows you to configure the basic wireless settings. To configure the basic wireless settings: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Wireless > General tab. 2. Configure wireless basic configuration for 2.4GHz or 5GHz frequency band. 3. In the SSID field, assign a unique name containing up to 32 characters for your SSID (Service Set Identifier) or network name to identify your wireless network.
4. In the Hide SSID field, select Yes to prevent wireless devices from detecting your SSID. When this function is enabled, you would need to enter the SSID manually on the wireless device to access the wireless network. 5. In the Wireless Mode field, select any of these wireless mode options to determine the types of wireless devices that can connect to your wireless router: • Auto: Select Auto to allow 802.11ac, 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b and 802.11a devices to connect to the wireless router.
• Open System: This option provides no security. • WPA2-Personal / WPA Auto-Personal: This option provides strong security. You can use either WPA2Personal (with AES) or WPA Auto-Personal (with AES or TKIP + AES). If you select this option, you must enter the WPA Pre-Shared Key (network key). • WPA2 Enterprise / WPA Auto-Enterprise: This option provides very strong security. It is with integrated EAP server or an external RADIUS back-end authentication server. 11. When done, click Apply. 4.1.
To enable WPS on your wireless network: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Wireless > WPS tab. 2. In the Enable WPS field, move the slider to ON. 3. WPS uses 2.4GHz and 5GHz radio concurrently. 4. You can use any of the following WPS methods for wireless connection pairing: • PBC (Push Button Configuration) Mode: • Hardware PBC on the router: Press the physical WPS button on wireless router, and then press WPS button on wireless client in three (3) minutes.
4.1.3 WDS Bridge or WDS (Wireless Distribution System) allows your ASUS wireless router to connect to another wireless access point exclusively, preventing other wireless devices or stations to access your 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. To set up the wireless bridge: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Wireless > WDS tab.
2. Select the band for the wireless bridge. 3. In the AP Mode field, select any of these options: • AP Only: Disables the WDS function. • WDS Only: Enables the WDS 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.
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 > 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 to the wireless network.
4.1.5 RADIUS Setting RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial In User Service) Setting provides an extra layer of security when you choose WPAEnterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, or Radius with 802.1x as your Authentication Mode. To set up the wireless RADIUS settings: 1. Ensure that the wireless router’s authentication mode is set to WPA-Enterprise or WPA2-Enterprise. NOTE: Please refer to section 4.1.1 General for configuring your wireless router’s Authentication Mode. 2.
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. • Enable Radio: Select Yes to enable wireless networking. Select No to disable wireless networking. • Enable wireless scheduler: Select Yes to enable wireless networking by the following schedule rules.
• • • • • • 56 wireless network that only allow guests to access the Internet. Select Yes to enable this feature or select No to disable. Roaming Assistant: When your wireless environment has provisioned a several APs (access point) or wireless repeaters to cover all wireless dead zones. When a client that connected on AP1 moves from one place with better signal to another with poor signal, but there is an another signal from AP2.
• Beacon Interval: Beacon Interval is the time between one DTIM and the next. The default value is 100 milliseconds. Lower the Beacon Interval value for an unstable wireless connection or for roaming devices. • Enable TX Bursting: Enable TX Bursting improves transmission speed between the wireless router and 802.11g devices. • Enable WMM APSD: WMM APSD(Automatic Power Save Delivery) is the enhancement to the legacy power saver mode.
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. 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.
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. 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. Once it reaches this time limit, the DHCP server will then assign a new IP address. 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. 7.
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. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > LAN > Route tab. 2. On the Enable static routes field, choose Yes. 3.
4.2.4 Switch Control Switch Control tab enables you to configure NAT Acceleration and Jumbo frame to improve network performance. We recommend that you do not change the default route settings unless you have advanced knowledge.
4.3 WAN 4.3.1 Dual WAN 4G-AC53U provides Dual WAN support. Select Failover mode to use a secondary WAN for backup network access. If the primary WAN connection fails, the secondary WAN automatically brings up a new connection. 1. Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to the LAN port of your router. 2. From the Enable Dual WAN field, click ON. • Failover Mode: Select this mode to use the secondary WAN as the backup network access.
4.3.2 Internet Connection The Internet Connection screen allows you to configure the settings of various WAN connection types.
4.3.2.1 Mobile broadband 4G-AC53U has build in 3G/4G modem that allows you to use a Mobile Broadband connection for Internet access. To set up your Mobile broadband Internet access: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > WAN > Internet Connection tab, select the Mobile Broadband. 2. In the Enable Mobile Broadband field, select Enable. 3. Check that you have properly inserted the SIM card, and configure the mobile settings of your router. 4.
NOTE: • The default PIN code may vary with different providers. • When you set up for the first time or reboot your router, you need to enter the PIN code in any of thee two scenarios: • Your ISP enabled the PIN code verification by default. • You manually enabled the PIN code verification from your router's web GUI or your mobile phone. • If PIN code verification is enabled, you will see the SIM lock status icon on the status icon area.
Internet Connection Configuration To configure your mobile broadband connection: 1. On Network Type field, select your preferred network: • Auto (Default): Select Auto to allow the wireless router to automatically select the channel that has the available connection from 4G, 3G and 2G network. • 3G/4G: Select 3G/4G to allow the wireless router to automatically connect to a 3G or 4G network. • 4G only: Select this option to automatically connect the wireless router to a 4G network only.
NOTES: • The LTE Router can detect your ISP based on the IMSI information of your SIM card. If the mobile network from your ISP is not found, connect to a roaming network of other ISPs. • Using a roaming service will incur additional charges. Inquire from your mobile service provider before using the roaming service. Traffic Limitation To configure the Data Usage settings: 1. Data usage: Show the data usage. 2. Cycle Start Day: Select the day you wish the data usage to begin to accumulate.
6. Mobile Phone Number: Enter the mobile number that is going to receive the SMS notification. Note: The SMS fee is charged to your Micro SIM/USIM card of your router. 7. Click Apply. Configure PIN Code Enter PIN code if SIM card is required you to enter a PIN Code before apply APN connection. You can also click Modify button to change PIN code when PIN code authentication is enable.
Mobile Connection Status To find Mobile broadband Information: 1. Click to find the detail information. 2. The Mobile Connection Status screen displays the detailed Mobile Broadband connection status.
4.3.2.2 Ethernet LAN as WAN To configure the WAN connection settings: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > WAN > Internet Connection tab. 2. On the WAN interface filed, select Ethernet LAN. 3. Configure the following settings below. When done, click Apply. • WAN Connection Type: Choose your Internet Service Provider type. The choices are Automatic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP or static IP.
to obtain a valid IP address or if you are unsure the WAN connection type. • Enable WAN: Select Yes to allow the router Internet access. Select No to disable 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. The private IP address of each network client is saved in a NAT table and is used to route incoming data packets.
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 previous networking device recognized by the ISP. • DHCP query frequency: Changes the DHCP Discovery interval settings to avoid overloading the DHCP server. • First time delay: Set the time delay (in seconds) before the first ping packet is sent out.
4.3.3 IPv6 (Internet Settings) 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. Select your Connection Type. The configuration options vary depending on your selected connection type. 3. Enter your IPv6 LAN and DNS settings. 4. Click Apply.
4.3.4 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: • More than one local client needs port forwarding for the same application at a different time. • An application requires specific incoming ports that are different from the outgoing ports. To set up Port Trigger: 1.
2. On the Enable Port Trigger field, tick Yes. 3. On the Well-Known Applications field, select the popular games and web services to add to the Port Trigger List. 4. On the Trigger Port List table, 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.
4.3.5 Virtual Server/Port Forwarding Port forwarding is a method to direct network traffic from the Internet to a specific port or a specific range of ports to a device or number of devices on your local network. Setting up Port Forwarding on your router allows PCs outside the network to access specific services provided by a PC in your network.
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. This item lists the port required for your selected popular online game to work properly. 5. On the Port Forwarding List table, key in the following information: • Service Name: Enter a service name. • Port Range: If you want to specify a Port Range for clients on the same network, enter the Service Name, the Port Range (e.g.
• Local Port: Enter a specific port to receive forwarded packets. Leave this field blank if you want the incoming packets to be redirected to the specified port range. • Protocol: Select the protocol. If you are unsure, select BOTH. 5. Click the Add to enter the port trigger information to the list. Click the Delete button to remove a port trigger entry from the list. 6. When done, click Apply.
4.3.6 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. In a DMZ configuration, one network client receives all inbound packets. Setting up DMZ on a network is useful when you need incoming ports open or you want to host a domain, web, or e-mail server.
4.3.7 DDNS Setting up DDNS (Dynamic DNS) allows you to access the router from outside your network through the provided ASUS DDNS Service or another DDNS service. 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.
4.3.8 NAT Passthrough NAT Passthrough allows a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection to pass through the router to the network clients. PPTP Passthrough, L2TP Passthrough, IPsec Passthrough and RTSP Passthrough are enabled by default. To enable / disable the NAT Passthrough settings: 1. Go to the Advanced Settings > WAN > NAT Passthrough tab. 2. Select Enable or Disable for specific traffic pass through the NAT firewall. 3. When done, click Apply.
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. Select your Connection Type. The configuration options vary depending on your selected connection type. 3. Enter your IPv6 LAN and DNS settings. 4. Click Apply.
4.5 VPN Server VPN (Virtual Private Network) provides a secure communication to a remote computer or remote network using a public network such as the Internet. NOTE: Before setting up a VPN connection, you would need the IP address or domain name of the VPN server you are trying to access. To set up access to a VPN server: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > VPN Server. 2. On the Enable VPN Server field, select Yes. 3.
4.6 Firewall The wireless router can serve as a hardware firewall for your network. NOTE: The Firewall feature is enabled by default. 4.6.1 General To set up basic Firewall settings: 1. From the navigation panel, 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 (Denial of Service) attacks though this may affect your router’s performance. 4.
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. 4.6.3 Keyword filter Keyword filter blocks access to webpages containing specified keywords.To set up a keyword filter: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Firewall > Keyword Filter tab. 2. On the Enable Keyword Filter field, select Enabled. 3.
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. White List limits access to only the specified network services. 4. Specify the day and time when the filters will be active. 5. To specify a Network Service to filter, enter the Source IP, Destination IP, Port Range, and Protocol.
4.7 Administration 4.7.1 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. Select any of these operation modes: • Wireless router mode (default): In wireless router mode, the wireless router connects to the Internet and provides Internet access to available devices on its own local network.
4.7.2 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: • Change the router login password: You can change the password and login name for the wireless router by entering a new name and password. • WPS button behavior: The physical WPS button on the wireless router can be used to activate WPS. • Time Zone: Select the time zone for your network.
4.7.3 Firmware Upgrade NOTE: Download the latest firmware from the ASUS website at http:// www.asus.com/Networking/4G-AC53U/HelpDesk_Download/ To upgrade the firmware: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Administration > Firmware Upgrade tab. 2. In the New Firmware File field, click Browse to locate the downloaded file. 3. Click Upload. NOTES: • When the upgrade process is complete, wait for some time for the system to reboot.
4.7.4 Restore/Save/Upload Setting To restore/save/upload wireless router settings: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Administration > Restore/Save/Upload Setting tab. 2. Select the tasks that you want to do: • To restore to the default factory settings, click Restore, and click OK in the confirmation message. • To save the current system settings, click Save, navigate to the folder where you intend to save the file and click Save.
4.7.5 Feedback The feedback tab is used to diagnose problems and help to improve the user experience of ASUS router. Complete the form, and it will be send to ASUS Support Team.
4.8 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.
4.9 Ethernet WAN Mobile Broadband Function Support List The wireless router supports wired LAN as WAN and Mobile broadband WAN in failover and failback modes. The Mobile broadband WAN is used both as Internet access and WAN backup interface. LAN, WAN, VPN, and Firewall supports different functions. See the comparison table below.
Applications AiCloud Access from WAN V V (2) VPN Server V V (2) FTP Server V V (2) NOTES: V : Mobile WAN has separated configuration on its configuration page V (2) : In most of using case, Internet service provide dispatch the mobile broadband a private IP, that will cause the WAN service failed to access from WAN side.
5 Utilities NOTES: • Download and install the wireless router's utilities from the ASUS website: • Device Discovery v1.4.7.1 at http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/ LiveUpdate/Release/Wireless/Discovery.zip • Firmware Restoration v1.9.0.4 at http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ ASUS/LiveUpdate/Release/Wireless/Rescue.zip • Windows Printer Utility v1.0.5.5 at http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ ASUS/LiveUpdate/Release/Wireless/Printer.zip • The utilities are not supported on MAC OS. 5.
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. 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 from the power source. 2.
3. Set a static IP on your computer and use 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 4G-AC53U 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 through the web interface.
6 Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions for issues you may encounter with your router. If you encounter problems that are not mentioned in this chapter, visit the ASUS support site at: http://support.asus. com/ for more product information and contact details of ASUS Technical Support. 6.1 Basic Troubleshooting If you are having problems with your router, try these basic steps in this section before looking for further solutions. Upgrade Firmware to the latest version. 1. Launch the Web GUI.
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 powered-on computer with the router is plugged in properly, the corresponding LAN LED will be on. Check if the wireless setting on your computer matches that of your computer.
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”. Ensure that the Caps Lock key is disabled when you enter the login information. Delete the cookies and files in your web browser. For Internet Explorer 8, follow these steps: 1.
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. • Try to adjust antennas of the router to the best direction as described in section 1.4 Positioning your router. DHCP server has been disabled: 1. Launch the web GUI.
Wired 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. The device has been blocked via the Parental Control function.
• • T he wireless router is placed close to the window for a strong 3G/4G signal. Port trigger, port forwarding, DDNS or DMZ service cannot work. Most ISPs provide a private IP address for a mobile broadband device. Hence some services, such as AiCloud, are not accessible. Please contact your ISP for assistance. You forgot the SSID (network name) or network password • • Setup a new SSID and encryption key via a wired connection (Ethernet cable).
How to restore the system to its default settings? Go to Administration > Restore/Save/Upload Setting, and click Restore. The following are the factory default settings: User Name: admin Password: admin Enable DHCP: Yes (if WAN cable is plugged in) IP address: 192.168.1.1 Domain Name: (Blank) Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 DNS Server 1: 192.168.1.1 DNS Server 2: (Blank) SSID (2.4GHz): ASUS_XX_2G SSID (5GHz): ASUS_XX_5G • NOTE: XX refers to the last two digits of 2.
Cannot access Web GUI Before configuring your wireless router, do the steps described in this section for your host computer and network clients. A. Disable the proxy server, if enabled. 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.
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. Cllick Apply Now when done. NOTE: Refer to your browser's help feature for details on disabling the proxy server. B. Set the TCP/IP settings to automatically obtain an IP address. Windows® 7 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Manage network connections. 2.
3. 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. 4. Click OK when done. 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. Cllick Apply Now when done.
C. Disable the dial-up connection, if enabled. Windows® 7 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. NOTE: Refer to your browser's help feature for details on disabling the dial-up connection.
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