User Guide DSL-AC87VG Dual-band Wi-Fi ADSL/VDSL DSL-AC87VG
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Table of contents 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 3 3.1 Getting to know your wireless router Welcome!.........................................................................................6 Package contents..........................................................................6 Your wireless router......................................................................7 Positioning your router............................................................ 10 Setup Requirements....................
Table of contents 3.7 Using Telephony......................................................................... 36 3.7.1 3.7.2 3.7.3 3.7.4 3.7.5 3.7.6 4 4.1 Configuring the Advanced Settings Wireless.......................................................................................... 50 4.1.1 4.1.2 4.1.3 4.1.4 4.2 LAN IP.........................................................................................57 DHCP Server.............................................................................
Table of contents 4.4 4.5 4.6 IPv6.................................................................................................. 71 VPN Server.................................................................................... 72 Firewall........................................................................................... 73 4.6.1 General.......................................................................................73 4.6.2 URL Filter.......................................................
1 Getting to know your wireless router 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing an ASUS DSL-AC87VG Wi-Fi Router! ASUS DSL-AC87VG features up to 2334 Mbps of concurrent wireless performance on its dual-band rate, providing you with up to 4K ultra-high definition video playback, ultra-fast large file sharing, and low latency online gaming.
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Power LED Off: No power. On: Device is ready. Flashing slow: Rescue mode Flashing quick: WPS is processing. DECT LED Off: Cordless phone is not connected. On: Cordless phone is connected. 5 GHz LED Off: No 5GHz signal. On: Wireless system is ready. Flashing: Transmitting or receiving data via wireless connection. 2.4 GHz LED Off: No 2.4GHz signal. On: Wireless system is ready. Flashing: Transmitting or receiving data via wireless connection.
WPS button This button launches the WPS Wizard. Wi-Fi On/Off button Press this button to turn on /off the Wi-Fi connection. DSL (RJ-45) port Use an RJ-45 cable to connect your router to a splitter or a telephone outlet. USB 2.0 port Insert USB 2.0 devices such as USB hard disks or USB flash drives into these ports. USB 3.0 port Insert USB 3.0 devices such as USB hard disks or USB flash drives into this port. LAN 1 ~ 4 ports Connect network cables into these ports to establish LAN connection.
1.4 Positioning your router For the best wireless signal transmission between the wireless router and the network devices connected to it, ensure that you: • Place the wireless router at the center of your network for maximum wireless coverage. • 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.
1.5 Setup Requirements • Latest version of a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome • For connecting computers: • Ethernet RJ-45 (LAN) port (10Base-T/100BaseTX/1000BaseTX) • For landline telephony: • Analog telephone line compliant with local regulations • Internet connection via: • DSL line (with or without splitter) • Cable modem • USB modem for mobile Internet access (UMTS/HSPA) • Mobile devices, such as tablets or smartphones, that are compliant with IEEE 802.
1.6 DSL-AC87VG Setup DECT phone Phone Power DSL LAN To set up your DSL-AC87VG via wired connection: 1. Insert your DSL-AC87VG ’s power adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to a power outlet. 2. Connect one end of the bundled DSL cable (1x TAE-F plug / 1x RJ-45 8p2c plug) to the DSL port of your DSL-AC87VG, and connect the other end to the DSL or VDSL line. 3. Using RJ-11 cables, connect your phones to FON1/FON2 ports on your DSL-AC87VG. When available, you may also connect your phones to the TAE ports.
2 Getting started 2.1 Logging into the Web GUI Your ASUS DSL-AC87VG 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. NOTE: The features may vary with different firmware versions. To log into the web GUI: 1. On your web browser, manually key in the wireless router’s default IP address: http://router.asus.com. 2.
2.2 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with Autodetection 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. To use QIS with auto-detection: 1. Log into the Web GUI. The QIS page launches automatically. NOTES: • • By default, the login username and password for your wireless router's Web GUI is admin.
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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 manual setting and manually configure your connection settings. 3. Assign the wireless network name (SSID) and security key for your 2.4GHz and 5 GHz wireless connection. Click Apply when done. 4. Your Internet and wireless settings are displayed.
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. 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.
3 Configuring the General 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. 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 and under System status, you can configure the wireless security settings such as SSID, security level, and encryption settings. NOTE: You can set up different wireless security settings for 2.4GHz and 5GHz 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.
3.1.2 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 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.
3.1.3 Monitoring your USB device The ASUS DSL-AC87VG provides two USB ports for connecting USB devices or USB printer to allow you to share files and printer with clients in your network. NOTES: • • To use this feature, you need to plug a USB storage device, such as a USB hard disk or USB flash drive, to the USB 3.0/2.0 ports on the rear panel of your wireless router. Ensure that the USB storage device is formatted and partitioned properly. Refer to the Plug-n-Share Disk Support List at http://event.asus.
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. 2. In the upper right corner, click > Eject USB disk. When the USB disk is ejected successfully, the USB status shows Unmounted. 3.
3.3 Setting up Parental Control Parental Control allows you to control the Internet access time. Users can set the time limit for a client’s network usage. To use the parental control function: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Parental Controls. 2. Click ON to enable Parental Control. 3. Select the client whose network usage you want to control. You may also key in the client’s MAC address in the Client MAC Address column.
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. 2. Click ON to enable QoS. Fill in the upload and download bandwidth fields. NOTE: Get the bandwidth information from your ISP. 3. Click Save. NOTE: The User Specify Rule List is for advanced settings.
3.5 Using the USB Application The USB Applications function provides AiDisk, Servers Center, Network Printer Server and Download Master 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.
3. Select the access rights that you want to assign to the clients accessing your shared data. 4. Tick I will use the service, assign a unique name for your domain name, then click Next. 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 Media Services and Servers 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.
Using Network Place (Samba) Share service Network Place (Samba) Share 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 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: to add new account.
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.
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. IMPORTANT! • • Ensure that you safely remove the USB disk. Incorrect removal of the USB disk may cause data corruption. To safely remove the USB disk, refer to the section Safely removing the USB disk under 3.1.3 Monitoring your USB device. To use FTP Share service: NOTE: Ensure that you have set up your FTP server through AiDisk.
3. If you prefer, you can set the Allow anonymous login field to ON. 4. In the Maximum number of concurrent connections field, key in the number of devices that can simultaneously connect to the FTP share server. 5. Click Apply to confirm the changes. 6. To access the FTP server, key in the ftp link ftp://.asuscomm.com and your user name and password on a web browser or a third-party FTP utility. 3.5.3 3G/4G 3G/4G USB modems can be connected to DSL-AC87VG to allow Internet access.
3.6 Using AiCloud 2.0 AiCloud 2.0 is a cloud service app that allows you to save, sync, share, and access your files. To use AiCloud 2.0: 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 4.3.5 DDNS. By default, AiCloud provides a secure HTTPS connection. Key in https://[yourASUSDDNSname].asuscomm.com for a very secure Cloud Disk and Smart Access usage. 3.6.3 Smart Sync To use Smart Sync: 1. Launch AiCloud, click Smart Sync > Go. 2. Select ON to enable Smart Sync. 3. Click Add new account. 4.
3.7 Using Telephony The Telephony function allows you to connect compatible devices such as common analog phones, DECT phones, FAX machines, and IP phones to your DSL-AC87VG. 3.7.1 Setting up your phones Configuring an internal phone To configure an internal phone: 1. From the navigation panel, click Telephony > Phone Device. 2. Click to add a new phone. NOTES: • • 36 When using the Telephony function for the first time, the outgoing number field is empty.
3. Tick IP Phone. 4. Fill in the necessary information. 5. When done, click Apply. The internal number is assigned by the phone. NOTES: • • To check for the internal number of an internal phone, go to Telephony > Phone Device. For details on using the internal phone, refer to the section Making internal calls.
Registering your DECT phone To register your DECT phone: 1. From the navigation panel, click Telephony > Phone Device. 2. Click to add a new phone. 3. Tick DECT, then click Register. 4. Wait until the registration process is completed.
5. Fill in the necessary information. 6. When done, click Apply. Configuring your DECT phone To configure your DECT phone: 1. From the navigation panel, click Telephony > DECT. 2. Configure your preferred DECT settings. NOTE: By default, the PIN code of the base station is 0000.
Assigning an outgoing number Assign outgoing phone numbers to your phones to make outgoing calls from phones connected to your DSL-AC87VG. To assign an outgoing number: 1. From the navigation panel, click Telephony > Phone Number. 2. Click to add a new phone. 3. Fill in the information for these required fields: Phone Number, User Name, Password, User Domain, Registrar, and Proxy*.
4. Click Advanced Setting to configure the advanced settings of your phone. 5. Configure the following advanced settings: • WAN Interface: Select the WAN interface that you want to use for your phone. • Prefix: Assign the prefix number that you want to assign for outgoing calls. • Caller ID restriction: Select the caller ID type. • SIP DSCP*: Enter the SIP DSCP. • RTP/RTCP DSCP*: Enter the RTP/RTP DSCP. NOTE: * Obtain the necessary information from your VoIP service provider. 6.
Modifying or deleting a phone number To modify or delete a phone number: 1. From the navigation panel, click Telephony > Phone Number. 2. Click to edit the settings of your selected device. Click to delete your selected device.
3.7.2 Using the answering machine Configuring the answering machine NOTES: • • By default, calls that are not answered after 40 seconds are automatically forwarded to the answering machine. Ensure that you have recorded your voice mail greeting for the answering machine. For more details, refer to Recording your voicemail greeting. IMPORTANT! • • The answering machine only supports G.711 a-law (PCMA) codec. If you are using a softphone, enable the telephone-event (RFC-2833) on your softphone.
Recording your voicemail greeting To record your voice mail greeting: 1. On your phone, dial *992#, then speak your message after the beep. After you hang up, your recorded message appears on the Greeting Message list. 2. You can play, edit, or delete your recorded message from Telephony > Answering machine > Greeting Message. Listening to or deleting your voicemails To listen to or delete your voice mails: 1. From the navigation panel, click Telephony > Answering machine > Voice Message. 2.
Emailing your voicemails To email your voicemails: 1. From the navigation panel, click Telephony > Answering machine > Message Forwarding. 2. On the Enable Message Forwarding to Email field, ensure that the slider is set to ON. 3. Fill in the necessary information. 4. When done, click Apply. 5. Your voicemails will be forwarded to your target email address as MP3 audio attachments.
3.7.3 Creating your contact list To create your contact list: 1. From the navigation panel, click Telephony > Phone Book. 2. Click to add a new contact. You can add up to three (3) phone numbers to a contact. 3. Fill in the necessary information. 4. When done, click Apply. 3.7.4 Making an internal call To make an internal call: 1. Ensure that you have the correct internal number for the internal phone that you want to call.
3.7.5 Making an outgoing call To make an outgoing call: 1. Ensure that you have assigned a phone number to your phone. NOTE: For more details, refer to Assigning a phone number. 2. Dial the number/pound sign (#), phone’s prefix number, number/pound sign (#), and the number you want to call. For example, the prefix number for phone 2 is 81, you would need to dial: [#81#] + [callee’s phone number]. 3.7.6 Managing your calls Defining the call blocking rules To define the call blocking rules: 1.
3. Define the call blocking rule, then click Apply. 4. Select the call blocking rule that you want to activate, then click Apply. NOTE: When you activate the Anonymous Calls profile, all incoming calls without caller IDs are blocked.
Defining the call forwarding rules To define the call forwarding rules: 1. From the navigation panel, click Telephony > Call Control > Forwarding. 2. Click to set the call forwarding rule. 3. Configure the call forwarding rules, then click Apply.
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. 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.
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. 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, and 802.11b devices to connect to the wireless router.
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. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Wireless > WPS tab. 2. In the Enable WPS field, move the slider to ON for the 2.4GHz or 5GHz frequency band.
3. In the WPS Method field, select Push Button or Client PIN code. If you select Push Button, go to step 4. If you select Client PIN code, go to step 5. 4. To set up WPS using the router’s WPS button, follow these steps: a. Click Start or press the WPS button found at the rear of the wireless router. b. Press the WPS button on your wireless device. This is normally identified by the WPS logo. NOTE: Check your wireless device or its user manual for the location of the WPS button. c.
4.1.3 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. From the Frequency list, select the frequency band that the settings will be applied to. 3. Tick Yes in the Enable Mac Filter field. 4. In the MAC Filter Mode dropdown list, select either Accept or Reject.
4.1.4 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 the wireless scheduler function.
• 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. • Enable IGMP Snooping: Enable this function allows the IGMP ( Internet Group Management Protocol ) to be monitored among devices and optimizes wireless multicast traffic.
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.
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. When done, click Apply. 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.
3. On the Static Route List, enter the network information of other access points or nodes. Click the Add or Delete button to add or remove a device on the list. 4. Click Apply. 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.
4.3 WAN 4.3.1 Internet Connection The Internet Connection screen allows you to configure the settings of your USB 3G/4G modem. NOTES: • • Obtain the information about your USB modem from your Internet service provider (ISP). For more details about the 3G/4G function of your DSL-AC87VG, please refer to the section 3.5.3. 3G/4G.
4.3.2 Dual WAN Your ASUS DSL-AC87VG provides dual WAN support. You can set the dual WAN feature to this mode: • Failover Mode: Select this mode to use the secondary WAN as the backup network access.
4.3.3 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.
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. • Protocol: Select the protocol, TCP, or UDP. 5. Click the Add to enter the port trigger information to the list.
4.3.4 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.
4.3.5 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.
4.3.6 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.
• 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. • The router may be on a network that uses multiple NAT tables. 4.3.7 NAT Passthrough NAT Passthrough allows a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection to pass through the router to the network clients.
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.
4.6.2 URL Filter You can specify keywords or web addresses to prevent access to specific URLs. NOTE: The URL 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). To resolve this issue, clear the DNS cache before setting up the URL Filter. To set up a URL filter: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Firewall > URL Filter tab. 2.
4.6.3 Network Services Filter The Network Services Filter blocks LAN to WAN packet exchanges and restricts network clients from accessing specific web services such as Telnet or FTP. 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.
4.7 Administration 4.7.1 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 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: You can select Turn LED On/Off or Activate WPS.
• Enable Web Access from WAN: Select Yes to allow devices outside the network to access the wireless router GUI settings. Select No to to prevent access. • Auto Logout: Set the time (in minutes) that you want to automatically logout from the web GUI after some period of inactivity. 3. Click Apply. 4.7.2 Firmware Upgrade NOTE: Download the latest firmware from the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com To upgrade the firmware: 1.
NOTES: • • When the upgrade process is complete, wait for some time for the system to reboot. If the upgrade process fails, follow the Rescue mode process. For more details, refer to Restoring the firmware via the Rescue mode under 5.1 Basic Troubleshooting. 4.7.3 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.
4.7.4 DSL Setting Modify your DSL settings from this page. IMPORTANT! Obtain your DSL settings from your Internet service provider (ISP) before doing any changes. 4.7.5 Feedback You can send your comments, suggestions, issues, or feedbacks to the 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.
5 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. 5.1 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.
3. On your web browser, enter http://192.168.1.1. The interface below appears. 3. From the interface, click Choose File, and browse for your firmware file. NOTE: You can download the latest firmware file from the ASUS Support site at http://www.asus.com/support 4. Click Update Software. The process takes about two minutes to complete. 5. After the process is completed, the login page appears. If it does not appear, enter http://192.168.1.1 on your web browser.
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. 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.
5.2 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Can I change my internal number? No, it cannot be changed. The phone device assigns the internal number. Can I make an internal call? You can make internal calls. Calls can be made between phone devices connected to DSL-AC87CG such as regular phones, VoIP, or DECT phones via the internal numbers. The outgoing number does not appear. The outgoing number appears only when the phone number setup is completed.
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. • • 86 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.
• 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 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.
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.
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: http://router.asus.com (or 192.168.1.1) Domain Name: (Blank) Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 DNS Server 1: (Blank) DNS Server 2: (Blank) SSID (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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