ASUS RT-AC68U V3 Dual Band 3×3 Wireless-AC1900 Gigabit Router User Guide

: June 5, 2024
: Asus

Table of Contents

ASUS RT-AC68U V3 Dual Band 3×3 Wireless-AC1900 Gigabit Router
Package contents
A quick look at your RT-AC68U
Installing your router
Prepare your modem.
Setup your wireless environment.
Disable some settings on your computer.
Setting up your router using the Quick Internet Setup Wizard
Setting up your router using a mobile device(optional)
- Connect to the wireless network
Connect to the wireless network through WPS
Managing the router via the ASUSWRT web GUI
AiCloud
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

ASUS RT-AC68U V3 Dual Band 3×3 Wireless-AC1900 Gigabit Router

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PRODUCT

Package contents

RT-AC68U
Network cable (RJ-45)
Support CD (user manual)
AC adapter
Quick start guide

NOTE: If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

A quick look at your RT-AC68U

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LAN 1~4 LED 6) PowerLED 11) USB 3.0/2.0ports

2)WAN (Internet) LED 7) WPS button 12) WANport
USB3.0/2.0 LED| 8)Wi-Fi On/Off button| 13) LED On/Off button
2.4GHzLED| 9) Powerswitch| 14) LAN ports
5GHzLED| 10) Power (DC-IN)port| 15) Resetbutton

LAN 1~4 LED	6) PowerLED	11) USB 3.0/2.0ports
2)WAN (Internet) LED	7) WPS button	12) WANport

USB External HDD/Flash disk:
The wireless router works with most USB HDDs/Flash disks up to 2TB and supports read-write access for FAT16, FAT32, EXT2, EXT3, and NTFS.
To safely remove the USB disk, launch the web GUI (http://router.asus.com), then in the Network Map page’s upper right corner, click the USB icon and click Eject USB 3.0/USB 2.0.
Incorrect removal of the USB disk may cause data corruption.
For list of filesystem and hard disk partitions that the wireless router supports, visit http://event.asus.com/networks/disksupport
For list of printers that the wireless router supports, visit http://event.asus.com/networks/printersupport

Installing your router

IMPORTANT: Before installing the router, ensure that an Internet connection is available

Position your wireless router.
For the optimal wireless transmission between the wireless router and connected wireless devices, ensure that you:

Place the wireless router in a centralized area for maximum wireless coverage for the network devices.
Keep the wireless router away from metal obstructions and away from direct sunlight.
Keep the wireless router away from 802.11g or 20MHz only Wi-Fi devices, 2.4GHzcomputer peripherals, Bluetooth devices, cordless phones, transformers, heavy-duty motors, fluorescent lights, microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other industrial equipment to prevent signal interference or loss.
To ensure the best wireless signal, orient the three detachable antennas as shown in the drawing below.
Always update to the latest firmware.VisittheASUSwebsite at http://www.asus.com to get the latest firmware updates.

Prepare your modem.

Unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet and disconnect it from your cable/ADSL modem.
Disconnect the network cable from your cable/ADSL modem.
Reboot your computer(recommended).

WARNING! Before disconnecting the wires/cables, ensure that your cable/ADSL modem has been turned off foratleast two minutes. If your modem has a backup battery,remove it as well.

Setup your wireless environment.

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Insert your wireless router sac adapter to the DC-IN port and plug itto a power outlet.
Using another network cable, connect your modem to your wireless router’s WAN port.
Insert your modem’s AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug itto a power outlet.
Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to your wireless router LAN port. Ensure that the WAN and LAN LEDs are blinking.

NOTE: You can also set up RT-AC68U using a mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet PC. To do this, go to Setup your router using a mobile device for details.

Disable some settings on your computer.

Disable the proxy server, enabled.
SettheTCP/IP settings to automatically obtain an IP address.
Disable the dial-up connection, enabled.

NOTE: Formore details on disabling your computer settings, refer to Frequently asked questions(FAQs).

Setting up your router using the Quick Internet Setup Wizard

To set up your router using QIS (Quick Internet Setup):

Press the power button at the back of your router. Ensure that the Power, LAN, and WAN LEDs are on.
Launch your web browsers 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.
Your router login name and password and click Next. You will need this login name and password to log into RT-AC68U to view or change the router settings. You can take note of your router login name and password for future use.
The wireless router’s Quick Internet Setup (QIS)feature automatically detects if your ISP connection type is Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Static IP. Please obtain the necessary information about your Internet connection type from your Internet Service Provider (ISP). If your connection type is Dynamic IP (DHCP),QIS wizard will automatically direct you to the next step.
NOTE: If your connection type is Static IP, choose Static IP and click Next.Key in IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and DNS server information provided by your ISP. Click Next to proceed.
Assign the network name (SSID)and security key for your 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless connection. Click Apply when done.
Your Internet and wireless settings are displayed. Click Next to continue.
Read the wireless network connection tutorial.When done, click Finish.

NOTE:

You can assign a network name with up to 32 characters.
Watch the setup tutorial video if needed.

Setting up your router using a mobile device(optional)

You can also use your mobile device such as a smartphone or a tablet PC to set up RT-AC68U through QIS wizard. The QIS wizard will automatically switch to the mobile version if you use a smartphone or a tablet PC to launch it. To setup your router using a mobile device:

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Launch your mobile device web browser.
NOTE: If QIS does not launch automatically, enter http://router.asus.com in the address barand refresh the browser again. You can also use your mobile device to scan for the QR code here to go toRT- AC68U’sweb interface.
Your router login name and password, and click Next. You will need this login name and password to log into RT-AC68U’s web interface to view or change router settings. Ensure that you take note of your router login name and password for future use.
The QIS feature automatically detects if your ISP connection type is Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Static IP. Enter the necessary information that your Internet Service Provider (ISP) has provided. If your connection type is Dy-name CIP (DHCP), the QIS wizard will automatically direct you to the next step.
NOTE: If your connection type is Static IP, choose Static IP and click Next. Enter the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS server information provided by your ISP. Click Next to proceed.
Assign the network name (SSID)and security key for your 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless connection. Click Apply when done.
Your Internet and wireless settings are displayed. Click Next to continue.
Read the wireless network connection tutorial. When done, click Finish.

NOTES: You can assign a network name with up to 32 characters.

Connect to the wireless network

There are two ways for your for wireless clients (notebooks, tablet PC, smartphones, and so on) to connect to RT-AC68U’s wireless network.

Connect to the wireless network manually
To connect to the wireless network manually:

Enable theWi-Function on your wireless client to scan for available wireless networks.
Select the SSID or network name that you assigned to your RT-AC68U’s network.
Enter the password and click Connect.

Connect to the wireless network through WPS

RT-AC68U has a WPS (Wi-FiProtected Setup) button for you to connect your wireless client to RT-AC68U’s network without entering a password. To connect to the wireless network through WPS:

Pressthe WPS button atthe back of RT-AC68U.Refer to the section quick look at your RT-AC68U for the location of the WPS button).
Pressthe WPS button of your wireless client within two minutes or follow the WPS instructions that came with the wireless client. When connecting via WPS,the Power LED on your router blinks fast.
Wait until your router’sPower LED turns into a solid light indicating a successful connection between your router and your wireless client.

Managing the router via the ASUSWRT web GUI

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Your wireless router comes with the intuitive ASUSWRT web graphical user interface. ASUSWRTallows you to easily configure its various features through a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome.
NOTE: Use the search bar on the bottom of the interface to get more informa-tion from ASUS technical support site http://support.asus.com.

IMPORTANT:

For more details on using your router’s GUI, refer to the user manual.
Always check and upgrade firmware to the latest version for a better experience.
VisitASUS Networking video channel for tutorial videos on featured functions.

AiCloud

ASUS AiCloud app provides you with access to your data wherever and whenever you have an Internet connection. It also allows you to access your ASUS WebStorage account via the AiCloud mobile app on your iOS or Android device, or via a web browser. To install AiCloud:

Ensure that your router’s firmware version is the latest one and supports AiCloud.
Download the AiCloud app from Google Play or App Store.
Install your USB storage device to your router. Refer to section A quick look at your RT-AC68U for the location of the USB ports.
Connect your iOS or Android devices to the router through Wi-Fi. The Ai-Cloud app will automatically guide you through the setup process.
You can now access, stream and share to all files in your USB storage. Search ASUS AiCloud for more information. Watch tutorial videos for a step-by-step guide.

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

After following the steps, I still cannot access the wireless router’s graphical user interface (web GUI)to configure the wireless router settings. Ensure that your PC’s proxy settings are disabled and your PC’S IP address is obtained from the DHCP server automatically. for details on disabling the proxy settings, visit the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com. For details on using the DHCP server to obtain IP addresses automatically, refer to your Windows® or Mac operating system’s help feature.

The client cannot establish a wireless connection with the router.
Out of Range:

Put the router closer to the wireless client.
Try to change the channel settings.

Authentication:

Use a wired connection to connect to the router.
Check the wireless security settings.
Pressthe Reset button on at the rear panel for more than five seconds.

Cannot find the router:

Pressthe Reset button at the rear panel for more than fiveseconds.
Check the setting in the wireless adapter such as SSID and encryption settings.

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Move the router closer to the wireless client.
Check whether the wireless adapter is connected to the correct wireless router.
Check whether the wireless channel in use conforms to the channels available in your country/area.
Check the encryption settings.
Check if the ADSL or Cable connection is correct.
Retry using another Ethernet cable.

If the ADSL“LINK” light blinks continuously or stays off, Internet access is not possible-the Router is unable to establish a connection with the ADSL network.

Eantsaulrlyourcables areall properly connected .
Disconnect the power cord from the ADSL or cable modem, wait a few minutes, then reconnect the cord.
If the ADSL light continues to blink or stays OFF, contact your ADSL service provider.

Network names or encryption keys are forgotten.