Asrock G10 AC2600 User guide

Version 1.1
Published December 2016
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Regulatory Information
FCC Statement and Declaration: ASRock Wireless declares that t his device complies
with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and requlations. Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions:
is device may not cause harmful interface.
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is device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
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cause undesired operation.
FCC Notice: is equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. ese limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. is equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance wit h the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no g uarantee that interference will not occur in a particular insta llation. If th is equipment does c ause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the
user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of t he followi ng measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.
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Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit dierence from that to which the
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receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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FC C Caution: A ny changes or mod i fic ations not e xpress ly a pproved b y the p arty responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Radiation Exposure Statement
is equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. To maintain complia nce with FCC RF exposure compliance requirement, please follow operation instructions as documented in this manual.
This t ra nsmitter mu st not be co-located or ope rati ng i n conjunction with ant other antenna or transmitter.
Industry Canada Statement:
is Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICE-003. Cet appareil numerique de la classe B conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada
This device complies with RSS st andards of t he Industr y Ca nada Rules. Operat ion is subjext to the following two conditions: (1) is device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Ce dispositif est conforme a la norme CNR- standards d’Industrie Canada applicable aux appa reils radio exempts de licence. Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage prejudiciable, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage recu, y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement indesirable.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Radiation Exposure Statement:
is equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. is equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body.
Déclaration d’exposition aux radiations:
Cet équ ipement est conforme au x limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.
Caution: e device for operation in the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor use to
reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems.
Avertissement: les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz sont réser vés uniquement pour une utilisation à l’intérieur afin de rédu ire les risques de brouil lage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux.
CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY
e Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations passed by the California Legislature. When you discard the Lithium battery in California, USA, please follow the related regulations in advance. “Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate”
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Electrical Powering
e powering of the product must adhere to the power specications indicated on the
marking labels.
e power supply must be class II and a Limited Power Source in accordance with the
requirements of IEC60950-1/EN60950-1, Clause 2.5 and rated as indicated on the label on
your product. It must be tested and approved to national or local standards.
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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
1.1 Package Contents 1
1.2 The Wireless Router Label 2
1.3 Positioning Your Router 2
Chapter 2 Wireless Router Overview 3
2.1 The Front View 3
2.2 The Rear View 4
Chapter 3 Setting up the Wireless Router 5
3.1 Connections 5
3.2 Network Conguration 6
3.2.1 Wired Network 6
3.2.2 Wireless Network 7
Chapter 4 Setup Wizard 9
4.1 Starting the Setup Wizard for the First Time 9
4.2 Setting up Basic Congurations 9
Chapter 5 Dashboard 14
5.1 Overview 14
5.2 General Settings 15
5.2.1 WAN Information 15
5.2.2 Wireless Information 16
5.2.3 Client Information 17
5.2.4 USB Information 17
5.2.5 Advanced 18
5.2.6 Guests 18
5.2.7 Parental Control 19
5.2.8 Lighting 19
5.2.9 WiFi 19
Chapter 6 Advanced Settings 20
6.1 Wireless Settings 20
6.1.1 Wireless 21
6.1.2 Guests 23
6.1.3 WPS 24
6.2 LAN Settings 25
6.3 Internet Settings 27
6.3.1 Internet 27
6.3.2 Port Trigger 28
6.3.3 Port Forwarding 28
6.3.4 DMZ 29
6.3.5 DDNS 29
6.4 Gaming Boost Settings 31
6.5 Parental Control 32
6.6 Firewall 33
6.7 USB Application 33
6.8 Administration 35
6.8.1 Router Status 35
6.8.2 Operation Mode 35
6.8.3 Set Password 36
6.8.4 Firmware Upgrade 37
6.8.5 Self Healing 37
6.8.6 Restore / Save 38
6.8.7 System Log 39
Chapter 7 ASRock Router APP 40
7.1 Registration 40
7.2 Signing in 42
7.3 Adding Routers 43
7.4 Router Settings 44
7.5 IR Control 45
7.6 Storage 47
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting 48
8.1 How to Restart Your Network 48
8.2 Wireless Settings 48
8.3 Standard LED Behavior When the Router Is Powered On 48
8.4 Unable Log In to the Router 49
8.5 Unable Access the Internet 49
8.6 Wireless Connectivity 50
8.7 Restore to the factory default settings 50
Appendix - Factory default settings 51
Appendix - Specications 52
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Chapter 1 Introduction

ASRock AC2600 G10 Gaming Router is equipped with four high-performance
internal antennas oering a combined speed of 2.53Gbps. Ideal for homes where
high volumes of network trac is needed. e dynamic Quality of Service (QoS)
feature optimizes the networking performances on your devices. With the ASRock
APP, you can even remote control your home appliances.

1.1 Package Contents

•ASRock AC2600 G10 Gaming Router
•HDMI 2-in-1 Router •Power Adapter •Network RJ45 Cable
•Micro USB Cable •HDMI Cable •Quick Installation Guide
Keep the original packaging material in case you would need future warranty services such as repair or replacement.
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1.2 The Wireless Router Label

Vie w the label on the back of the wireless router to ident ify t he seria l number, port
connectors, and default login information.
*e images in this docume nt are examples only and may be dierent f rom the product you purchase .
The label on the router shows the login information, WiFi network name and network
password, MAC address and serial number.

1.3 Positioning Your Router

For the best wireless signal transmission between the wireless router and the connected
client device, please follow the guidelines below to position your router.
•Place the wireless router in a centralized area for maximum wireless coverage for
other network devices.
•Place the wireless router on an elevated location, minimizing the number of walls
and ceilings between the router and other devices.
•Place the wireless router away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, and
insulated walls.
•Make sure that the wireless router is within reach of an AC power outlet and near
Ethernet cables for wired computers.
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Chapter 2 Wireless Router Overview

is chapter provides diagrams showing the location of important components of
the Wireless Router.

2.1 The Front View

e status LED on the front of the ASRock router allows you to verif y various conditions.
Flash ing Dark
Blue
Star ting up
Solid Da rk Blue Flashing Yellow S olid Yellow Flash ing Light
Blue
Connec ted to the
interne t
ADSL mod em not
detec ted / WPS
connection failed
Modem detected
but no inter net
connection
Connec ting to
a WPS- enabled
device
Solid Light Blue
WPS connected
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2.2 The Rear View

*H2R may or may not be supplied
depending on the model you purchase.
2.4G WPS
H2R
IR Tx
5G WPS
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2
3
4
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GbE WAN
Reset
DC-In 12V
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8
9
10
GbE LAN x 4
Dual USB 3.0
Power On/Off
No. Description Function
HDMI 2-in-1
1
Router (H2R)
Infrared Trans-
2
mitters
3 5G WPS Button
2.4G WPS But-
4
ton
5 LA N1~4
6 WAN Po r t
7 USB3.0 Ports
8 Reset Button
Wireless access point or HDMI Miracast / EZplay and DLNA
*H2R may or may not be supplied depending on the model you purcha se.
Communicate with receivers
Press to connect to a wireless network without password
using WPS on 5GHz band.
Press to connect to a wireless network without password
using WPS on 2.4GHz band.
Four local Ethernet ports for connecting local computers
and other wired network devices
Connect a network cable into this port to establish a WAN
connection.
Plug the USB printers, ash drives, and other USB devices
into this port to share the network connection
Press to reset the system or press and hold the button for
more than 10 seconds to restore the factor y default settings.
9 Power Button Press to power on or o the router.
10 DC-in Port Connect the provided AC power adapter to this port.
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Chapter 3 Setting up the Wireless Router

3.1 Connections

or
Ethernet Cable
Router
Network
RJ45 Cable
WAN Port
or
DSL or Cable
Modem
Internet
Power Adapter12V Power Adapter
1. Turn on your modem and unplug your existing modem’s power supply.
2. Connect one end of the supplied yellow Network RJ45 Cable to the WAN port on the
rear of the G10 Gaming Router and the other end to your modem or a WAN port.
3. Plug in the modem’s power supply and turn on your modem.
4. Connect one end of the power cord to the port labeled DCIN 12V on the back of the
G10 Gaming Router and the other end to a power outlet.
5. Press the on/o button to turn on the router.
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3.2 Network Conguration
ere are two methods to connect your computer, tablet or smartphone to the network on
the G10 Gaming Router: Wired or wireless connections.

3.2.1 Wired Network

Ethernet Cable
Router
12V Power Adapter
Network RJ45
Cable
WAN Port
or
DSL or Cable
Modem
Internet
Power Adapter
1. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to any LAN port on the rear of the G10
Gaming Router and the other end to your device.
2. Make sure that the status LED on the router is lit up dark blue.
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3.2.2 Wireless Network

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WAN Port
or
DSL or Cable
Modem
Internet
Power Adapter
Router
12V Power Adapter
Network RJ45
Cable
Please make sure your device is wireless-enabled.
* For computers, a wireless card or adaptor is required. For handheld dev ices, v isit your device’s WiFi Set tings
menu and e nsure that WiFi is turned on.
Your device can connect to the wireless network on the G10 Gaming Router in two ways:
(1) Using SSID and Password
On your device, locate and select the Wi-Fi network name (SSID), “ASRock” or
“ASRock_5G” in a list of available networks. Enter your wireless password listed on the
bottom of the router. Select “Connect”.
SSID Network Password
2.4 G
5G
ASRock
ASRock_5G
(Check product label
on the bottom of the router)
(Check product label
on the bottom of the router)
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(2) Using WPS
(Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
WPS stands for Wi-Fi Protected Setup and it is a wireless networking standard that tries to
make connections between a router and wireless devices faster and easier.
Press and hold the WPS 2.4G/5G button on the rear of the G10 Gaming Router for more
than 5 seconds. e status LED on the front of the router will ash light blue at this stage.
If you use a handheld device, locate and press the WPS button shown as two curved arrows to connect.
If you use a computer, locate and select the Wi-Fi network name (SSID),
“ASRock” or “ASRock_ 5G”. Select “Connect”.
When WPS is connected successfully, the Status LED indicator on the front of the router
turns to a solid light blue.
*e WPS f unction may or may not be supported depending on your de vice.
LED Indicator Variations:
Successful Pairing:
5G WPS
2.4G WPS
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Press the “WPS“ button
Pairing Failed:
5G WPS
2.4G WPS
Press the “WPS“ button
Pairing (About 2 mins)
Pairing (About 2 mins)
Pairing successfully (5 secs)
Pairing failed (About 1 min)
WA N connected
WA N connected
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Chapter 4 Setup Wizard

4.1 Starting the Setup Wizard for the First Time

Your ASRock router comes with an intuitive wizard that allows you to easily congure its
various features through a web browser, such as the Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or
Google Chrome.
1. When your device is successfully connected to the Internet, open your web
browser (Google Chrome recommended).
2. If Setup Wizard does not launch automatically, enter the default IP address:
http://192.168.1.1 or "ASRock.router" into the browser address bar. Press
Enter.
4.2 Setting up Basic Congurations
Step 1. Change Login Password
1. When the Setup Wizard appears, you need to change the login password to
proceed.
NOTE: It is required to change the login password at this step to secure your network and the route r. Changing the login username is optional .
IP address
Default Username
Password
http://192.168.1.1 or ASRock.router
admin (Optional to be changed)
(Required to be changed)
*Passwords must be at leas t 5 characters and are case sensitive .
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2. Write down your new username and password on your Quick Start Guide or
somewhere else that you can keep it carefully.
3. Press "Next" to continue. en follow the step-by-step Setup Wizard to
complete the basic conguration.
NOTE: You need to re-login if idle for more than 5 minutes.
Step 2. Update rmware if required
When you proceed, if a new version of rmware is available, you will see the screen
below. Select “Yes” to update the rmware immediately. If your rmware is already
up-to-date, you will skip this step.
ATTENTION! Please do NOT turn o your router while updating the rmware.
When the update is complete, the router will restart automatically.
Step 3. Connect to the Internet
e setup wizard will automatically detect the Internet connection type provided by your
ISP and guide you to nish all necessary steps.
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If auto-detection failed, you will see the message below. Press "OK" and start to manually
set up your router.
You might need the following information to set up your router:
•Fixed or static IP address setting. (Special deployment by ISP)
•ISP login name and password.
•ISP conguration information for your DSL account.
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If you do not have the information above , ask your ISP to provide it.
A digital subscr iber line (DSL) modem is a device used to connect a computer or router to a telephone line which provides the dig ital subscriber line service for conne ctivity to the Inter net.
1. Choose your Internet connection type.
2. Select "Next" to continue.
3. Follow the setup instructions and enter the required information for your ISP
connection type.
NOTE: Aer you comple te the Setup Wizard conguration, you can always change the settings aer wards. See 6.3
WAN Settings.
Step 4. Change default wireless name(SSID) and password
When the Wireless Security Setting page appears, you can check your default
wireless name and password.
We strongly recommend you to change the default wireless name and password
immediately for better network security.
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1. Select "I want to change the wireless name and password".
2. Enter the wireless name and password you desire in the text boxes.
NOTE: A valid password must be comprised of at least 8 characters .
3. If you select "Copy 2.4G setting to 5G", the identical password is used for both
5G and 2.4G networks.
4. Press "Next" to continue.
If you are asked to enter the login information to proceed, enter the wireless name
and password you have set in the Step 4.
5. en the Dashbaord page appears. Please see "Dashboard" for more instructions.
Step 5. Check the bandwidth of Gaming Boost
e router supports Gaming Boost natively, which identies and intelligently
manages your internet trac, allocating more bandwidth for your online games
or video game consoles automatically, so that gamers may have more stable and
smoother gameplay.
Please set the correct bandwidth to ensure the best gaming and streaming quality.
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Click or tap "Speed Test" to nd out your actual uplink and downlink speed.
Select "I want to change the default bandwidth value" and enter the values of your
uplink and downlink.
NOTE: For reaching the optimal perfor mance, please connect client and router through a network cable.
Select "Next" to continue.
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Step 6. Router reboots automatically
e router will restart automatically to apply the settings.
If your device is "wirelessly" connected to the router, you need to reconnect your
device to the router using the new wireless name and password you have just set.
1. On your device, refresh your network list.
2. Select the new Wi-Fi network name (SSID).
3. Enter the new password.
4. Select “Connect”.
When successfully connected, you will be automatically directed to the Dashboard
page.
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Chapter 5 Dashboard

5.1 Overview

e dashboard allows you to congure your network’s security settings, manage your
network clients, monitor your USB device, and control the general functions.
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4
10 11 12 13 14
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No Item Description
Internet Displays router’s Internet information
1
2 Router Displays router’s operation mode and rmware version
3 Client
4 USB View the information of the connected USB device
5 Reboot Press to reboot the ASRock X10 router
6 Logout Press to log out the site.
7 Help Press to go to ASRock’s support website.
8 Home Press to go to the dashboard page.
9 Language
10 WAN Enable or disable Internet access
11 Parenta l Control Parental control congurations
12 Guest Guest network congurations
13 WIFI Enable or disable the wireless SSID broadcast
14 Advanced Press to enter the Advanced Settings page.
View the information of the clients that are connected to
your router
e language is set to English by default. Users can select
dierent languages in the drop down list.
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15 VPN VPN feature congurations
16 Self-Healing Enable or disable the Self-Healing feature
17 Lighting Enable or disable the LED indicators on the router
18 Gaming Boost Enable or disable the Gaming Boost feature.
19 Setup Wizard Launch the Setup Wizard

5.2 General Settings

On the dashboard homepage, you can check and congure general settings. Aer the
conguration, press "Apply" to save the settings and reboot the router for the settings to
take eect.
To access advanced settings, click or tap "Enter" under the Advanced item on the
dashboard for more options.

5.2.1 WAN Information

Press "WAN" to open up the pop up window where you can check your WAN information.
•Connection Type: Displays your internet service provider type.
•WAN IP: Displays the WAN IP address.
•WAN MAC Address: Displays the WAN MAC address.
•DNS Information: Displays the DNS address.
•Gateway Information: Displays the Gateway address.
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5.2.2 Wireless Information

Press "Router" to open up the pop up window where you can easily congure your wireless
information.
2.4G
•Wireless Name: Displays the unique name of your wireless network. You can modify
the name in the eld.
•Authentication Method: Displays the encryption method for your wireless network.
•WPA-PSK Key: Displays the WPA-PSK key.
•2.4G Wireless MAC Address: Displays the 2.4G wireless MAC address.
•PIN Code: Displays the PIN code.
Press "edit" (or go to Advanced > Wireless > Wireless-2.4G) to congure the Wireless-
2.4GHz settings.
5G
•Wireless name: Displays the unique name of your wireless network. You can modify
the name in the eld.
•Authentication Method: Displays the encryption method for your wireless network.
•WPA-PSK Key: Displays the WPA-PSK key.
•5G Wireless MAC Address: Displays the 5G wireless MAC address.
•PIN Code: Displays the PIN code.
Press "edit" (or go to Advanced > Wireless > Wireless-5G) to congure the Wireless-5G
settings.
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•LAN IP address: Displays the default LAN IP address.
•LAN MAC address: Displays the LAN MAC address.
Press "edit" (or go to Advanced > LAN) to congure the LAN settings.
Press "Apply" to save the settings and reboot the router.

5.2.3 Client Information

Press "Client" to open up the pop up window where you can check your client
information. You will see the IP address, device name, MAC address of all the wired
and wireless devices connected to your router.

5.2.4 USB Information

Press “USB” to open up the pop up window where you can check the device name, total
space, free space of the connected USB device(s).
•Safely Remove USB Device: Select the USB device(s) you want to remove and press
Safely Remove USB Device to disconnect the USB device(s) safely.
•Advanced: Press "Advanced" (or go to Advanced > USB Application) to congure
advanced settings.
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When a USB device is reconnected to the router, press "Home" to go to the dashboard page
and refresh the status.

5.2.5 Advanced

Press "Enter" to enter the Advanced Settings page. Once you enter the Advanced Settings
page, you will see a preview of information about the router, Internet Port, and Wireless-
2.4G and Wireless-5G connections. Select an item on the le panel to congure its
advanced settings. For more information, please see the section entitled "Advanced
Settings".
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5.2.6 Guests

You can enable or disable your guest network and set the guest access passwords and
durations in the pop up window. For more options, go to Advanced > Wireless > Guest.
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5.2.7 Parental Control

Parental control allows you to set the time limit for a client's network usage. Press to enter
the parental control settings page or go to Advanced > Parental Control.
1. Select a client from the drop down list.
2. Press
3. Press under the Add/Delete column to add the client to the parental control list.
4. Press "Apply" to save the settings and reboot the router for the settings to take eect.
under the Schedule column to open up a time management schedule and de-
select the time allowed to access the network. e green dots
will be accessible. e gray dots mean the network will not be accessible.
means the network

5.2.8 Lighting

You can enable or disable the LED indicators on the router.

5.2.9 WiFi

You can enable or disable the wireless SSID broadcast.
NOTE: If you disable the WiFi connections, when you reboot the router, plea se use wired connections instead to
connec t your device to the router and l og in the router site where you can enable the WiFi.
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Chapter 6 Advanced Settings

6.1 Wireless Settings

e router’s internal wireless radios broadcast signals in the 2.4GHz and 5GHz range. By
default, they are on so that you can connect wirelessly to the router. When the wireless
radios are o, you can still use an Ethernet cable for a LAN connection to the router.
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6.1.1 W ireless

Wireless - 2.4G/5G
•Enable Radio: Enable or disable wireless radios. By default, the radios are “on”. If you
turn o the wireless radios, you can’t log in to the router.
•Wireless On/O Schedule: You can specif y which days of the week wireless
networking are enabled
•Wireless Channel: You can change your WiFi router channel to optimize your
wireless signal. If you are not sure how to pick the right channel, keep the default
“Au t o”.
•Wireless SSID: e Service Set Identier (SSID) is a name used to connect to a
wireless network so you can identify your network.
•Wireless Mode: By default, the wireless mode is set to “Auto”. 802.11ac, 802.11n,
802.11g and 802.11b devices are allowed to be connected to the wireless router.
•CTS Protection: Clear to send (CTS) Protection mode is a wireless setting that
ensures computers on a network can connect to a wireless router when many
communications devices are present. When an 802.11b and an 802.11g device are
both connected to the access point, set the CTS Protection to "ON" (Default). Since
an 802.11b device is unable to detect when an 802.11g device is transmitting, CTS
protection ensures that each device takes turns transmitting in order to avoid
collisions. If the wireless devices connected to the access point are either all 802.11b
or all 802.11g, set the CTS protection to "OFF".
•Bandwidth: For best performance in a 2.4GHz network using wireless-B, wireless-G
and wireless-N devices, keep the default, “20/40”. For a bandwidth of 20MHz,
select 20MHz only. For the best performance in a 5GHz network, keep the default
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20/40/80MHz.
•Broadcast SSID: When wireless clients survey the local area for wireless networks
to associate with, they will detect the SSID broadcast by the router. Keep the default
“ON” to broadcast the router’s SSID. Select “OFF” if you do not want to broadcast the
router’s SSID.
•Preamble Type: By default, the preamble ty pe is set to "Auto". Select "Short" for a busy
wireless network with high network trac. Select "Long" if your wireless network is
composed of older or legacy wireless devices.
•RTS reshold: Adjusts the size of RTS (Request to Send) data packets. By default,
the RTS value is 2347. Lower values reduce throughput, but allow the system to
recover quicker from interference or collisions. Higher values provide the fastest
throughput.
•DTIM Interval: e Delivery Trac Indication Message (DTIM) interval helps
routers to broadcast wireless trac to multiple hosts with greater eciency. DTIM
interval or Data beacon rate is the time interval before a signal is sent to a wireless
device in sleep mode indicating that a data packet is awaiting deliver y. e default
value is 3 milliseconds.
•TX Power Adjustment: TX power adjustment refers to the milliwatts (mW) needed to
power the radio signal output of the wireless router.
•WMM Function: Prioritizes multimedia data over the wireless network.
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Wireless Security
•Authentication Method: Select an Authentication method for the wireless network.
•Password: Enter a password for protecting your wireless network.
Radius Server
RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Ser vice) authenticates the local and remote
users on a network. e RADIUS ser ver is identied by its IP address and UDP port
numbers for the dierent services it provides.
•IP: Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server.
•Port: Make sure that the port number RADIUS uses for authentication appears in
the Port text box.
•Shared Key: Enter the shared secret key for the RADIUS server.
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6.1.2 Guests

Guest Network - 2.4G/5G
e guest network provides temporary visitors with internet connectivity via access to
separate SSIDs or networks without providing access to your private network.
Check the checkbox to enable the selected SSID broadcast and set the guest access
password and duration. Press "Apply" to save the settings and reboot the router.
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6.1.3 WPS

WPS - 2.4G / WPS -5G
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a wireless security standard that allows you to connect
devices to a wireless network.
WPS Function: Enable or disable the WPS function. e default is set to “ON”.
•
•WPS Method: Choose whether you want to push the WPS "Push button" on
the router or enter the "Client PIN code". e default is set to "Push button".
•PIN Code: Specify the PIN code by pressing "Start" to initiate WPS. Press the
WPS button on the router within two minutes.
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•Default PIN Code: View the PIN Code of the router.
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6.2 LAN Settings

e LAN IP screen allows you to modify the LAN settings of your wireless router.
LAN Setting
IP address: e default IP address is “192.168.1.1”. You can change the IP address of
•
the router.
Subnet Mask: e default subnet mask is “255.255.255.0”.
•
DHCP
DHCP Server: By default, the DHCP server is set to “ON”.
•
Domain Name: Enter a domain name for the wireless router.
•
Starting IP Address: You can specify the IP address range. Enter the starting IP
•
address for assigning IP addresses to connecting devices.
NOTE: is option is skipped when "Auto Setting" is sele cted.
Ending IP Address: You can specify the IP address range. Enter the last IP address for
•
assigning IP addresses to connecting devices.
NOTE: is option is skipped when “Auto Setting” is selected.
Lease Time: Specify i n seconds when an assigned IP address wi ll expire. Once it
•
reaches this time limit, the DHCP server will then assign a new IP address.
Manual IP Assignment
Select a client's MAC address from the drop down list. Assign a xed IP address for your
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client device. Press under the Add/Delete column to add the client to the list.
Press "Apply" to save the settings and reboot the router.
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6.3 Internet Settings

You can view or congure Wide Area Network (WAN) settings for the internet port. You
can set up a demilitarized zone (DMZ) server, change the maximum transmit unit (MTU)
size, and so on.

6.3.1 Internet

Con nection Type: Choose you r internet service provider t ype. Options include:
•
Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPPoA, L2TP, and PPTP.
WAN IP: By default, the IP address is acquired from your ISP automatically.
•
WAN DNS: By default, the DNS address is acquired from your ISP automatically.
•
MTU Value: e Maximum Transmit Unit (MTU) denes the largest size of packets
•
that an interface can transmit without the need to fragment. Change the MTU value
only when it is necessary for your ISP connection.
MAC Clone: e Router can use a MAC (Media Access Control) address that you
•
dene as its own. is is oen used when an internet provider only authorizes one
MAC address to access the internet.
Press "Apply" to save the settings and reboot the router.
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6.3.2 Port Trigger

Some internet applications use alternate ports to communicate between the server and
LAN host. When you want to use these applications, enter the triggering (outgoing) port
and alternate incoming port in the port triggering table. en the router will forward the
incoming packets to the specied LAN host.
Service: Enable Port Trigger and add a service.
•
Trigger Port: Enter the port number for the service.
•
Incoming Port: Enter the starting and ending port numbers of the trigger port range.
•
TCP/UDP: Choose the protocol.
•
: Add a service.
•

6.3.3 Port Forwarding

You may use this function to establish a web server or FTP server via an IP gateway. Make
sure that you enter a valid IP address. (You may need to establish a static IP address in
order to properly run an internet server.) For added security, internet users will be able
to communicate with the server, but they will not actually be connected. e packets will
simply be forwarded through the router.
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Service: Enable Port Forwarding and add a service.
•
Port Range: Enter the port range.
•
Local IP: Enter the LAN IP address of the server that you want the internet users to
•
access.
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Local Port: Enter a specic port to receive forwarded packets.
•
TCP/UDP: Choose the required protocol.
•
: Add a service.
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6.3.4 DMZ

e router is programmed to recognize some of the applications and to work correct ly
with them, but other applicat ions might not function well . In some cases, one lo ca l
computer can run the application correctly if the IP address for that computer is entered
as the default DMZ ser ver. Using DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) can eliminate the need to
specify many individual port forwarding rules. However, by exposing all the ports on the
local device, the local device may become more susceptible to attacks.
WARNING:
DMZ servers pose a security risk. A computer designed as the default DMZ server loses
much of t he protection of the firewa ll a nd is exposed to exploits from the internet. If
compromised, the DMZ server computer can be used to attack other computers on your
networks.
Host IP Address: Enable DMZ and select an IP address.
•

6.3.5 DDNS

Setting up DDNS allows you to access the router from outside your network through the
DDNS service.
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Service Provider: Enable DDNS and choose a ser vice provider for DDNS.
•
Host Name: Enter the host name.
•
User Name: Enter the user name for your account.
•
Password: Enter the password for your DDNS account.
•
Press "Apply" to save the settings and reboot the router.
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6.4 Gaming Boost Settings

Gaming Boost
Enable: Enable or disable the Gaming Boost.
•
Auto Update: Enable or disable the Gaming Boost auto update.
•
Last Update Time: Displays last update time
•
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Bandwidth
e router supports Gaming Boost natively, which identies and intelligently
manages your internet trac. Allocating more bandwidth for your online games
or video game consoles automatically, so that gamers may have more stable and
smoother gameplay. Please set the correct bandwidth to ensure the best gaming and
st re ami ng quality.
1. Press "Speed Test" to nd out your actual uplink and downlink speed.
2. Enter the values of your uplink and downlink.
NOTE: For reaching the optimal perfor mance, please connect the client and router through a network cable.
Priority
e table lists the devices connected to your router. Press "Refresh Status" to get the
latest information.
Select the priority of the connected devices to allocate the bandwidth from the drop
down list.
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6.5 Parental Control

Parental Control allows you to control the internet access time, by setting the time limit
for a client’s network usage.
Enable Parenta l Control: The default is "OFF". Sw itch the but ton to enable t he
•
service.
Client Information: Select the client whose network usage you want to control.
•
Schedule: Set up the allowed time limit in time management table. Press to open
•
up a time management schedu le a nd deselect the time a llowed to be access the
network. e green dots
mean the network will not be accessible.
mean the network will be accessible. e gray dots
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: Add or delete the client’s prole.
•
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6.6 Firewall

e router provides a rewall for your network.
Firewall
Firewall: Enable or disable the rewall.
•
Ping Block: Enable or disable the ICMP ping block.
•
DoS Protection: Protect your network from DoS (Denial of Service) attacks though
•
this may aect your router’s performance.
Port Scan Block: Protect your network from port scan attacks.
•
UPnP: Enable or disable Universal Plug and Play feature.
•
Access Block List
You can deny certain devices from connecting to the internet if necessary.
1. Select the devices from the drop down list.
2. Press to add it into the list.
Press "Apply" to save the settings and reboot the router.

6.7 USB Application

e USB Application function provides the information of USB storage status and USB
printer status, and allows you to congure USB storage server, media server, and download
agent.
Insert a USB storage device, such as a ash driver or external hard drive to the USB port on
the back of the router. e computer must be connected to the router to access the storage
device. You may also want to map the network drive so it shows up as a standard drive on
your computer for easier access.
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USB Storage Status
Displays the information of the connected device(s). Press
safely. Press "Refresh Status" to update the status.
USB Printer Status
Displays the information of the connected device(s). Press "Refresh Status" to update the
status.
USB Storage Server
Enable or disable the USB storage server.
•Account: Specify the account to access the USB storage server.
•Password: Specify the password to access the USB storage server.
Media Server
•Media Server Name: Enable the media server and specify the media server name.
to remove the USB device(s)
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6.8 Administration

6.8.1 Router Status

Here displays the router status and usage information.
1. Select Advanced > Administration > Router Status.
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2. View the information.

6.8.2 Operation Mode

e operation mode page allows you to select the appropriate mode for your
network.
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To set up the operation mode.
1. Select Advanced > Administration > Operation Mode.
2. Select any of these operation modes:
•Wireless router mode (Default): In wireless router mode, the router connects
to the internet and provides internet access to available devices on its own
local network.
•Repeater mode: In wireless repeater mode, the repeater will extend your
current wireless signal for smart devices.

6.8.3 Set Password

Lets you change the default password and user name to log in the router. is
password is not the one that you use for wireless access.
To set a new password and user name:
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1. Select Administration > Set Password.
2. Router Login Name: Type the new log-in name for your router. e default is “admin”.
3. Old Password: Display the default password or type the previously set
password.
4. Set Password: Type the new password for your router.
5. Repeat New Password: Type the new password for your router again to double
check.
6. Press “Apply” to change the setting. Reboot the router for the settings to take
eect.
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6.8.4 Firmware Upgrade

e router rmware is stored in ash memor y. You can check to see if new rmware
is available and update your product.
To check for new rmware and update your router:
1. Select Administration > Firmware Upgrade.
2. Press “Check & Update”. If there is newer rmware available on the server, you
will see a message: “New rmware available and download process initiating”.
3. Press “OK”. Start to download the new rmware.
WARNING: To avoid the risk of corrupting the rmware, do not turn o the router
and interrupt the upgrade.
Manual Update
To manually update the new rmware for your router, press "Select Files" and then
"Select and Update".

6.8.5 Self Healing

e self-healing feature is a way to have the router automatically rebooted itself.
Select Advanced > Administration > Self Healing.
•Self Healing: Press the button to ON/OFF the function.
•Time Schedule: Press "Edit" to set a time for the self-healing. In the table, press
to select the time to reboot the router automatically.
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6.8.6 Restore / Save

eset
e conguration settings of the router are stored within the router in a
conguration le. You can export this le to your computer, restore it, or reset it to
the factory default settings.
Restore to Factory Default Setting
You can erase the current conguration and restore the default settings.
1. Select Advanced > Administration > Restore/Save.
2. Press the Restore button.
e factory default settings are restored. e user name is "admin", the password is
"admin", and the LAN IP address is 192.168.1.1.
You can also press and hold the "Reset" button for more than 10 seconds on the rear
of the router to restore the default settings.
LED Indicator Variations:
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Press Reset for more than 10 sec
Ready
Exporting Router Congurations
1. Select Advanced > Administration > Restore/Save.
2. Press the Export button.
A copy of the current setting is saved in the location you specied.
Importing Router Conguration
1. Select Advanced > Administration > Restore/Save.
2. Press the Select Files button.
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Shutdown
Restoring the default settings
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3. Press the Upload button.
e le is uploaded to the router and the router will reboot.

6.8.7 System Log

e log is a detailed record of the websites you access or attempted to access and
other router actions.
1. Select Advanced > Administration > System Log.
2. You can view the history of your network activities.
Press "Save" to save a copy of the event log to your device. Press "Restore" to clear
event logs.
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Chapter 7 ASRock Router APP

ASRock Router app allows you to control ASRock G10 Gaming Router, including
conguring router settings, remotely controlling home appliances, and accessing the
external storage of the router.
Before using this application, please make sure of the following:
•You are running the Setup Wizard of your router through a web browser. For more
details, please refer to Chapter 4: Setup Wizard.
•Your ASRock G10 Gaming Router has updated to the latest rmware. See "Firmware
Upgrade" in Chapter 6.

7.1 Registration

Download and install the ASRock Router app on your smartphone or tablet.
For rst time users, please register an account.
1. Tap to launch the ASRock Router app.
2. Tap "REGISTER NOW".
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3. Enter you name, email address and
password. Tap "Show" if you want to
reveal the password.
4. Tap "REGISTER NOW" to continue.
5. A conrmation email is sent to your
registered email address. Check your
email and activate your account.
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7.2 Signing in

Before you sign in the app, make sure your smartphone or tablet is wirelessly connected to
the router. For more details, please refer to "Wireless Network" in Chapter 3.
NOTE: If you have change d your SSID and password in the Setup Wizard or Dashboard, remember to u se your
new SSID and pass word.
Sign in the app
1. Tap to launch the ASRock Router app.
2. Tap "SIGN IN".
3. Enter your email address and
password.
Log out the app
1. If you want to log out the app, tap the
"Settings" icon on the upper le corner.
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2. Tap "Logout".
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7.3 Adding Routers

When you successfully sign in the app, you can add as many routers as you want in the
“Router List“ page.
NOTE: Be fore adding a route r in the app, please make sure your smartphone or ta blet is s uccessful ly wire-
lessly connected to th e router.
1. Tap add icon “+” on the upper right
corner.
2. Verify the listed serial number and
check if it is identical with the number
on the bottom of your router.
3. Rename your router.
4. Tap "SAVE" to add the router to the
list.
5. Tap "OK" when the router is
successfully added.
6. You will nd the router you have just
added to the Router List.
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7.4 Router Settings

You can change the congurations of the router in "Router Setting".
1. Tap to select the router to be
congured in "Router List".
2. Tap "ROUTER SETTING" to open up
the browser to enter the Dashboard
page.
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3. Enter the username and password to
log in. Tap "OK".
NOTE: e de fault account an d password are both “admin”. For more details, pl ease refer to “Setup Wizard” in Chapter 4.
4. Congure the settings of the router.
For more instructions, please refer to
Chapter 5 and 6.
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7.5 IR Control

e IR Control feature can let your device learn the codes of other infrared devices
and turn your smartphone or tablet into a universal remote controller for your home
appliances.
To learn the infrared signals of your remote controller, please follow the steps below.
1. Tap "IR CONTROL".
2. In the "IR Control List", tap "Add New
IR Control ". You can add up to ve
commands for each router.
3. Rename the IR Control.
Note: For example, if you want to learn the signals of the TV on/o button on your remote control ler, you can name the IR Control Name as TV on/o, so you can cl early know what func-
tion it is .
4. Tap "OK".
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5. Tap "LEARN".
e LED indicator on the front of the
router will be ashing light blue.
6. Now point your remote controller
directly to the front panel of your G10
router (within 10 cm) and press the
button on your remote controller. If
the signal is successfully learned, the
front LED indicator will turn into
solid light blue.
7. You can tap "TEST" to check if the
command is copied.
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Tap “L EAR N”
8. Tap "SAVE" to save the setting.
Tap "CLEAR" to clear the learned
command.
9. Now you can use your mobile device
to remotely manipulate your router to
control your home appliances.
Learning (About 15 secs)
Done (About 5 secs)
OR
Failed (Flashes twice)
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7.6 Storage

You can access the les in the USB storage devices connected to your G10 router through
this app.
1. Make sure your USB storage device is
properly installed into the USB ports
on the router.
2. Tap "STORAGE".
3. Enter your storage login username and
password. Tap "OK".
e default username is "admin" and
the default password is "1234".
You can change the default username
and password in the "ROUTER
SE TTI NG".
NOTE: To change Storage username and password, go to “ROUTER SETTING” > “USB” > “Advanced” and enter the new account and password in the elds under the “USB Storage Server” section. For more detail s, plea se refer to
“USB Application” in Chapter 6.
4. Tap the disk to enter the disk and
access the les.
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Chapter 8 Troubleshooting

is section describes tips for troubleshooting some common problems.

8.1 How to Restart Your Network

When you need to restart your network, follow this sequence:
1. Turn o and unplug the modem.
2. Turn o the router
3. Plug in the modem and turn it on.
4. Turn on the router and wait.

8.2 Wireless Settings

Make sure that the wireless settings on the computer and router match exactly. e
wireless network name (SSID) and wireless security settings of the router and wireless
computer must match exactly.
If you set up an access list in the Advanced Wireless Settings screen, you must add each
wireless computer’s MAC address to the router’s access list.

8.3 Standard LED Behavior When the Router Is Powered On

Aer you turn on power to the router, the following sequence of events occurs:
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Flash ing Dark
Blue
Star ting up
Solid Da rk Blue Flashing Yellow Solid Yellow Flashi ng Light
Blue
Connec ted to the
interne t
ADSL mod em not
detec ted / WPS
connection failed
Modem detected
but no inter net
connection
Connec ting to
a WPS- enabled
device
Solid Light Blue
WPS connected
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8.4 Unable Log In to the Router

If you cannot log in to the router from a computer or wireless devices on your local
network, please check the following:
•If you use an Ethernet connected computer, check if the Ethernet connection between
the computer and the router is working.
•If you use a wireless connected computer or wireless devices, check if the wireless
SSID connection between computer and wireless devices are working.
•If your router’s IP address was changed and you do not know the current IP address,
clear the router’s conguration to factory default. is sets the router’s IP address to
192.168.1.1.
•Make sure that you are using the correct login information. e default user name is
"admin", and the default password is "admin". Make sure that Caps Lock is o when
you enter this information.

8.5 Unable Access the Internet

If you can access your router but not the internet, check to see if the router can obtain an
IP address from your internet ser vice provider (ISP). Unless your ISP provides a xed IP
address, your router requests an IP address from the ISP.
To check the WAN IP address:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the
network.
2. Select an external site such as www.asrock.com.tw.
3. Type asrock.router or 192.168.1.1. A login screen should appear.
4. Enter the router’s user name and password. e default user name is "admin", and the
default password is "admin".
5. Press ADVANCED > Next button. e ADVANCED home screen should appear.
6. Check if a valid IP address is shown for the internet port. If 0.0.0.0 is shown, it means
your router has not obtained an IP address from your ISP. If your router cannot
obtain an IP address from the ISP, you may need to force your cable or DSL modem
to recognize your new router by restarting your network.
If your router is still unable to obtain an IP address from the ISP, the problem might be one
of the following:
•Your internet service provider (ISP) might require a login program.
•If your ISP requires a login, the login name and password might be set incorrectly.
•Your ISP might check for your computer’s host name.
•If your ISP allows only one Ethernet MAC address to connect to internet and checks
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for your computer’s MAC address, do one of the following:
- Inform your ISP that you bought a new network device and ask them to use the
router’s MAC address.
- Congure your router to clone your computer’s MAC address.

8.6 Wireless Connectivity

If you are having trouble to connect wireless to the router, try to isolate the problem:
Does the wireless device or computer that you are using nd your wireless network?
•If you disable the router’s SSID broadcast, then your wireless network will be
hidden and will not be displayed in your wireless client’s scanning list.
•If not, check the dashboard Wi-Fi on/o button from the Web GUI. If it is
o, you can press the Wi-Fi on/o button on the dashboard to turn the router
wireless radios back on.
If your wireless device nds your network but the signal strength is weak, check
these conditions:
•Is your router too far from your computer or too close? Place your computer
near the router but at least 6 feet away and see whether the signal strength
improves.
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8.7 Restore to the factory default settings

You can return the router to its factory settings. Use the end of a paper clip or a
similar object to press and hold the Reset button on the back of the router for at
least ten seconds.
Go to Advanced > Administration > Restore/Save, and press "Restore".
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Appendix - Factory default settings

e router resets and returns to the factory conguration settings shown in the following
table.
Feature Default Behavior
User Login URL 192.168.1.1 or ASRock.router
Router Login
Internet
Connection
Local Network
(LAN)
Wireless
User Name admin Login Password admin WAN MAC Address Use default hardware address WAN MTU Size 1436 Port Speed AutoSensing LAN IP 192.168.1.1 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 DHCP Server Enable DHCP Range 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254 DHCP Starting IP
Address DHCP Ending IP
Address Wireless Radio Enable Wireless Name See router label Security WPA2-AES Broadcast SSID Enable Country/Region Varies by region RF Channel Auto for 2.4GHz/5GHz Operating Mode Router Mode:
192.168.1.2
192.168.1.254
Up to 800Mbps at 2.4GHz, 1733Mps at 5GHz
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Appendix - Specications
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Dimensions
Wei ght
Wireless Standard 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Frequency Band 2.4GHz, 5GHz Simultaneous
Wireless Speed
Ampliers
Wireless Security WPA, WPA2,Mixed, WPS Wireless Access Scheduling Specic day and time Wireless TX power adj Antennas 8 x internal high performance antennas
Ports
Features
Power Source
Warranty 1 Ye ar
Package Contents
Operating temperature 0゜to 40゜(32゜to 104゜F) Operating humidity 90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing Certication FCC, IC , CE
G10 Router 266.5 x 184 x 82 mm H2R 115 x 35 x 17.3 mm G10 Router 620g H2R 43g
2.4GHz: 800Mbps
5GHz: 1733Mbps 4 x 2.4GHz Ampliers
4 x 5GHz Ampliers
8 x Low Noise Ampliers
0~100 %
1 x RJ45 10/100/1000 WAN Port (WAN Port)
4 x RJ45 10/100/1000 LAN Ports (LAN Ports)
2 x USB 3.0 Ports for USB Storage / Printer Server Easy Setup
Guest Wireless Networks (Up to 6 additional)
Parental Control
Self-healing
Smart Gamingboost
Beamforming
MU-MIMO
APP Cloud Service Model : Asian Power Device WA-36A12R
Input: 100-240V~ 50/60Hz 0.9A max
Output: 12Vdc / 3A
AC2600 G10 Gaming Router
H2R (HDMI 2-in-1 Router)
12V Power Adapter
Network RJ45 Cable
Micro USB Cable
HDMI Cable
Quick Installation Guide
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