Asus CD6 User guide
User Guide
ASUS ZenWiFi AC MiniASUS ZenWiFi AC Mini
Wireless AC1500 Dual Tri band Gigabit Wireless AC1500 Dual Tri band Gigabit
RouterRouter
Model: CD6Model: CD6
E17529
First Edition
November 2020
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Table of contents
1 Getting to know your wireless router
1.1 Welcome! ...........................................................................................6
1.2 Package contents ...........................................................................6
1.3 Your wireless router .......................................................................7
1.4 Positioning your router ................................................................8
1.5 Setup Requirements ...................................................................... 9
1.6 Router Setup ................................................................................. 10
1.6.1 Wired connection .................................................................. 10
1.6.2 Wireless connection ............................................................. 11
2 Getting started
2.1 Logging into the Web GUI ........................................................ 13
2.2 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with Auto-detection.............. 14
2.3 Connecting to your wireless network .................................. 18
3 Conguring the General settings
3.1 Using the Network Map ........................................................... 19
3.1.1 Setting up the wireless security settings ...................... 20
3.1.2 Managing your network clients ....................................... 21
3.2 Creating a Guest Network ........................................................ 22
3.3 AiProtection................................................................................... 24
3.3.1 Network Protection .............................................................. 25
3.3.2 Setting up Parental Controls .............................................29
3.4 Using the Trac Manager ........................................................ 31
3.4.1 Managing QoS (Quality of Service) Bandwidth..........31
4 Conguring the Advanced Settings
4.1 Wireless ........................................................................................... 34
4.1.1 General ...................................................................................... 34
4.1.2 WPS ............................................................................................37
4.1.3 Bridge ........................................................................................ 39
4.1.4 Wireless MAC Filter ............................................................... 41
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4.1.5 RADIUS Setting ...................................................................... 42
4.1.6 Professional .............................................................................43
4.2 LAN ................................................................................................... 46
4.2.1 LAN IP ........................................................................................ 46
4.2.2 DHCP Server ............................................................................47
4.2.3 Route .........................................................................................49
4.2.4 IPTV ............................................................................................ 50
4.3 WAN .................................................................................................. 51
4.3.1 Internet Connection .............................................................51
4.3.2 Port Trigger .............................................................................. 54
4.3.3 Virtual Server/Port Forwarding ........................................ 56
4.3.4 DMZ............................................................................................59
4.3.5 DDNS .........................................................................................60
4.3.6 NAT Passthrough ................................................................... 61
4.4 IPv6 ................................................................................................... 62
4.5 Firewall ............................................................................................ 63
4.5.1 General ...................................................................................... 63
4.5.2 URL Filter ..................................................................................63
4.5.3 Keyword lter .........................................................................64
4.5.4 Network Services Filter .......................................................65
4.6 Administration.............................................................................. 67
4.6.1 Operation Mode .................................................................... 67
4.6.2 System .......................................................................................68
4.6.3 Firmware Upgrade ................................................................70
4.6.4 Restore/Save/Upload Setting ...........................................70
4.7 System Log .................................................................................... 71
5 Utilities
5.1 Device Discovery ......................................................................... 72
6 Troubleshooting
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6.1 Basic Troubleshooting ............................................................... 73
6.2 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) .................................... 76
Appendices
Notices ......................................................................................................... 85
ASUS Contact information .................................................................. 122
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1 Getting to know your wireless 1 Getting to know your wireless
routerrouter
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing an ASUS ZenWiFi AC Mini Wireless
Router!
The ultra-thin and stylish ZenWiFi AC Mini features a 2.4GHz,
5GHz-1, and 5GHz-2 triple bands for an unmatched concurrent
wireless HD streaming; SMB server, UPnP AV server, and FTP server
for 24/7 le sharing; a capability to handle 300,000 sessions; and
the ASUS Green Network Technology, which provides up to 70%
power-saving solution.
1.2 Package contents
ZenWiFi AC Mini Wireless Router Network cable (RJ-45)
Power adapter Quick Start Guide
NOTES:
• If any of the items are damaged or missing, contact ASUS for
technical inquiries and support. Refer to the ASUS Support Hotline
list at the back of this user manual.
• Keep the original packaging material in case you would need future
warranty services such as repair or replacement.
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1.3 Your wireless router
WAN
LAN1
LAN2
LAN3
LAN1
LAN2
RESET
WPS
DCIN
AiMesh Router
Router
WPS
DCIN
AiMesh Node
Node
RESET
WAN (Internet) port
Connect a network cable into this port to establish WAN connection.
WPS button
This button launches the WPS Wizard.
Power (DCIN) port
Insert the bundled AC adapter into this port and connect your router to a power source.
Reset button
This button resets or restores the system to its factory default settings.
LAN 1 ~ 3 ports
Connect network cables into these ports to establish LAN connection.
NOTES:
• Use only the adapter that came with your package. Using other adapters
may damage the device.
• Specications:
DC Power adapter DC Output: +19V with max 1.75A current;
Operating Temperature 0~40oC Storage 0~70oC
Operating Humidity 50~90% Storage 20~90%
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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 in a centralized area for a maximum
wireless coverage for the network devices.
• Keep the device away from metal obstructions and away from
direct sunlight.
• Keep the device away from 802.11g or 20MHz only Wi-Fi
devices, 2.4GHz computer peripherals, Bluetooth devices,
cordless phones, transformers, heavy-duty motors, fluorescent
lights, microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other industrial
equipment to prevent signal interference or loss.
• Always update to the latest firmware. Visit the ASUS website at
http://www.asus.com to get the latest firmware updates.
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1.5 Setup Requirements
To set up your wireless network, you need a computer that meets
the following system requirements:
• Ethernet RJ-45 (LAN) port (10Base-T/100Base-TX/
1000BaseTX)
• IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac wireless capability
• An installed TCP/IP service
• Web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or
Google Chrome
NOTES:
• If your computer does not have built-in wireless capabilities, you may
install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN adapter to your computer to
connect to the network.
• With its triple band technology, your wireless router supports
2.4GHz, 5GHz-1, and 5GHz-2 wireless signals simultaneously. This
allows you to do Internet-related activities such as Internet surng
or reading/writing e-mail messages using the 2.4GHz band while
simultaneously streaming high-denition audio/video les such as
movies or music using the 5GHz band.
• Some IEEE 802.11n devices that you want to connect to your network
may or may not support 5GHz band. Refer to the device's manual for
specications.
• The Ethernet RJ-45 cables that will be used to connect the network
devices should not exceed 100 meters.
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1.6 Router Setup
WAN LAN1
LAN2
WPS
DCIN
RESET
AiMesh Router
ASUS ZenWiFi AC Mini
LAN3
Modem
LINE LAN RESET PWR
Laptop
Power
WAN
LAN
a
d
c b
Wall Power Outlet
IMPORTANT!
• Use a wired connection when setting up your wireless router to
avoid possible setup problems.
• Before setting up your ASUS wireless router, do the following:
• If you are replacing an existing router, disconnect it from your
network.
• Disconnect the cables/wires from your existing modem setup. If
your modem has a backup battery, remove it as well.
• Reboot your cable modem and computer (recommended).
1.6.1 Wired connection
NOTE: You can use either a straight-through cable or a crossover cable
for wired connection.
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To set up your wireless router via wired connection:
WAN LAN1
LAN2
WPS
DCIN
RESET
AiMesh Router
ASUS ZenWiFi AC Mini
LAN3
Modem
LINE LAN RESET PWR
Power
WAN
a
c
b
Wall Power Outlet
Laptop
Tablet
Smart phone
1. Insert your wireless router’s AC adapter to the DC-IN port and
plug it to a power outlet.
2. Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to
your wireless router’s LAN port.
IMPORTANT! Ensure that the LAN LED is blinking.
3 Using another network cable, connect your modem to your
wireless router’s WAN port.
4. Insert your modem’s AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it
to a power outlet.
1.6.2 Wireless connection
To set up your wireless router via wireless connection:
1. Insert your wireless router’s AC adapter to the DC-IN port and
plug it to a power outlet.
2 Using the bundled network cable, connect your modem to
your wireless router’s WAN port.
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3. Insert your modem’s AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it
to a power outlet.
4. Install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN adapter on your
computer.
NOTES:
• For details on connecting to a wireless network, refer to the WLAN
adapter’s user manual.
• To set up the security settings for your network, refer to the section
Setting up the wireless security settings in Chapter 3 of this user
manual.
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2 Getting started2 Getting started
2.1 Logging into the Web GUI
Your ASUS Wireless Router comes with an intuitive web graphical
user interface (GUI) that allows you to easily congure its various
features through a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox,
Safari, or Google Chrome.
NOTE: The features may vary with dierent rmware versions.
To log into the web GUI:
1. On your web browser, enter http://router.asus.com.
2. On the login page, key in the default user name (admin) and
password (admin).
3. You can now use the Web GUI to congure various settings of
your ASUS Wireless Router.
Top command buttons
QIS
Navigation
panel
middle
column
NOTE: If you are logging into the Web GUI for the rst time, you will be
directed to the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) page automatically.
Information
banner
right column
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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 rst 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:
• For details on changing your wireless router's login username and
password, refer to section 4.6.2 System.
• The wireless router's login username and password is dierent from
the 2.4GHz/5GHz network name (SSID) and security key. The wireless
router's login username and password allows you to log into your
wireless router's Web GUI to congure your wireless router's settings.
The 2.4GHz/5GHz network name (SSID) and security key allows Wi-Fi
devices to log in and connect to your 2.4GHz/5GHz network.
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2. The wireless router automatically detects if your ISP connection
type is Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Static IP. Key in
the necessary information for your ISP connection type.
IMPORTANT! Obtain the necessary information from your ISP about
the Internet connection type.
for Automatic IP (DHCP)
for PPPoE, PPTP, and L2TP
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for Static IP
NOTES:
• The auto-detection of your ISP connection type takes place when
you congure the wireless router for the rst 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 congure your connection settings.
3. Assign the wireless network name (SSID) and security key for
your 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless connection. Click Apply when
done.
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NOTE: If you want to assign dierent SSIDs for your 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
wireless connection, tick Separate 2.4GHz and 5 GHz.
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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 notication
area to display the available wireless networks.
2. Select the wireless network that you want to connect to, then
click Connect.
3. You may need to key in the network security key for a secured
wireless network, then click OK.
4. Wait while your computer establishes connection to the
wireless network successfully. The connection status is
displayed and the network icon displays the connected
status.
NOTES:
• Refer to the next chapters for more details on conguring your
wireless network's settings.
• Refer to your device's user manual for more details on connecting it
to your wireless network.
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3 Conguring the General 3 Conguring the General
settingssettings
3.1 Using the Network Map
Network Map allows you to congure your network’s security
settings, manage your network clients.
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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 dierent wireless security settings for 2.4GHz and
5GHz bands.
2.4GHz security settings 5GHz security settings
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3. On the Wireless name (SSID) field, key in a unique name for
your wireless network.
4. From the WEP Encryption dropdown list, select the encryption
method for your wireless network.
IMPORTANT! The IEEE 802.11n/ac standard prohibits using High
Throughput with WEP or WPA-TKIP as the unicast cipher. If you use these
encryption methods, your data rate will drop to IEEE 802.11g 54Mbps
connection.
5. Key in your security passkey.
6. Click Apply when done.
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 Client Status icon to
display your network client’s information.
3. To block a client’s access to your network, select the client and
click block.
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3.2 Creating a Guest Network
The Guest Network provides temporary visitors with Internet
connectivity via access to separate SSIDs or networks without
providing access to your private network.
NOTE: ZenWiFi AC Mini supports up to nine SSIDs (three 2.4GHz, three
5GHz-1, and three 5GHz-2 SSIDs).
To create a guest network:
1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Guest Network.
2. On the Guest Network screen, select 2.4GHz or 5GHz frequency
band for the guest network that you want to create.
3. Click Enable.
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4. To change a guest’s settings, click the guest settings you want
to modify. Click Remove to delete the guest’s settings.
5. Assign a wireless name for your temporary network on the
Network Name (SSID) eld.
6. Select an Authentication Method.
7. If you select a WPA authentication method, select a WPA
Encryption.
8. Specify the Access time or choose Limitless.
9. Select Disable or Enable on the Access Intranet item.
10. When done, click Apply.
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3.3 AiProtection
AiProtection provides real-time monitoring that detects malware,
spyware, and unwanted access. It also lters unwanted websites
and apps and allows you to schedule a time that a connected
device is able to access the Internet.
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3.3.1 Network Protection
Network Protection prevents network exploits and secures your
network from unwanted access.
Conguring Network Protection
To congure Network Protection:
1. From the navigation panel, go to General > AiProtection.
2. From the AiProtection main page, click on Network
Protection.
3. From the Network Protection tab, click Scan.
When done scanning, the utility displays the results on the
Router Security Assessment page.
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IMPORTANT! Items marked as Ye s on the Router Security Assessment
page is considered to be at a safe status. Items marked as No, Weak, or
Very Weak is highly recommended to be congured accordingly.
4. (Optional) From the Router Security Assessment page,
manually congure the items marked as No, Weak, or Very
Weak. To do this:
a. Click an item.
NOTE: When you click an item, the utility forwards you to the item’s
setting page.
b. From the item’s security settings page, congure and make
the necessary changes and click Apply when done.
c. Go back to the Router Security Assessment page and click
Close to exit the page.
5. To automatically congure the security settings, click Secure
Your Router.
6. When a message prompt appears, click OK.
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Malicious Sites Blocking
This feature restricts access to known malicious websites in the
cloud database for an always-up-to-date protection.
NOTE: This function is automatically enabled if you run the Router
Weakness Scan.
To enable Malicious Sites Blocking:
1. From the navigation panel, go to General > AiProtection.
2. From the AiProtection main page, click on Network
Protection.
3. From the Malicious Sites Blocking pane, click ON.
Two-Way IPS
Two-Way IPS (Intrusion Prevention System) protects your router
from network attacks by both blocking malicious incoming
packets and detecting suspicious outgoing packets.
NOTE: This function is automatically enabled if you run the Router
Weakness Scan.
To enable Two-Way IPS:
1. From the navigation panel, go to General > AiProtection.
2. From the AiProtection main page, click on Network
Protection.
3. From the Two-Way IPS pane, click ON.
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Infected Device Prevention and Blocking
This feature prevents infected devices from communicating
personal information or infected status to external parties.
NOTE: This function is automatically enabled if you run the Router
Weakness Scan.
To enable Infected Device Prevention and Blocking:
1. From the navigation panel, go to General > AiProtection.
2. From the AiProtection main page, click on Network
Protection.
3. From the Infected Device Prevention and Blocking pane,
click ON.
To congure Alert Preference:
1. From the Infected Device Prevention and Blocking pane,
click Alert Preference.
2. Select or key in the e-mail provider, e-mail account, and
password then click Apply.
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3.3.2 Setting up Parental Controls
Parental Control allows you to control the Internet access time or
set the time limit for a client’s network usage.
To go to the Parental Controls main page:
1. From the navigation panel, go to General > AiProtection.
2. From the AiProtection main page, click on the Parental
Controls tab.
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Web & Apps Filters
Web & Apps Filters is a feature of Parental Controls that allows
you to block access to unwanted web sites or applications.
To congure Web & Apps Filters:
1. From the navigation panel, go to General > AiProtection.
2. From the AiProtection main page, click on the Parental
Controls icon to go to the Parental Controls tab.
3. From the Enable Web & Apps Filters pane, click ON.
4. When the End Users License Agreement (EULA) message
prompt appears, click I agree to continue.
5. From the Client List column, select or key in the client’s name
from the drop down list box.
6. From the Content Category column, select the lters from
the four main categories: Adult, Instant Message and
Communication, P2P and File Transfer, and Streaming and
Entertainment.
7. Click to add the client’s prole.
8. Click Apply to save the settings.
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