ASUS RTGZ00 User Manual

User Guide

RT-AC5300

Wireless-AC 5300 Tri-Band Gigabit Router

E9670

First Edition

December 2014

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Table of contents

1 Getting to know your wireless router

1.1 Welcome! ........................................................................................7

1.2 Package contents .........................................................................7

1.3 Your wireless router .....................................................................8

1.4 Positioning your router ........................................................... 10

1.5 Setup Requirements ................................................................ 11

1.6 Router Setup ............................................................................... 12

1.6.1 Wired connection ..................................................................12

1.6.2 Wireless connection .............................................................13

2 Getting started

2.1 Logging into the Web GUI ..................................................... 15

2.2 Setting up your router using the

Quick Internet Setup - Smart Connect Wizard ............... 16

2.3 Connecting to your wireless network ................................ 18

3 Configuring 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 ....................................... 22

3.1.3 Monitoring your USB device ............................................. 23

3.2 Creating a Guest Network ...................................................... 26

3.3 AiProtection ................................................................................ 28

3.3.1 Network Protection ..............................................................29

3.3.2 Setting up Parental Controls .............................................33

3.4 Adaptive QoS .............................................................................. 37

3.4.1 Bandwidth Monitor .............................................................. 37

3.4.2 QoS ............................................................................................. 38

3.4.3 Web History ............................................................................. 39

3.4.4 Traffic Monitor ........................................................................40

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Table of contents

3.5 Using the USB Application ..................................................... 41

3.5.1 Using AiDisk ............................................................................... 41

3.5.2 Using Servers Center ............................................................ 43

3.5.3 3G/4G ........................................................................................48

3.6 Using AiCloud 2.0 ...................................................................... 49

3.6.1 Cloud Disk ................................................................................ 50

3.6.2 Smart Access ........................................................................... 52

3.6.3 Smart Sync ............................................................................... 53

4 Configuring the Advanced Settings

4.1 Wireless ......................................................................................... 54

4.1.1 General ...................................................................................... 54

4.1.2 WPS ............................................................................................57

4.1.3 Wireless MAC Filter ...............................................................61

4.1.4 RADIUS Setting ......................................................................62

4.1.5 Professional .............................................................................63

4.2 LAN ................................................................................................. 65

4.2.1 LAN IP ........................................................................................ 65

4.2.2 DHCP Server ............................................................................ 66

4.2.3 Route .........................................................................................68

4.2.4 IPTV

4.3 WAN ............................................................................................... 70

4.3.1 Internet Connection ............................................................. 70

4.3.2 Dual WAN .................................................................................73

4.3.3 Port Trigger .............................................................................. 74

4.3.4 Virtual Server/Port Forwarding ........................................ 76

4.3.4 DMZ............................................................................................79

4.3.5 DDNS .........................................................................................80

4.3.6 NAT Passthrough ...................................................................81

............................................................................................... 69

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Table of contents

4.4 IPv6 ................................................................................................. 82

4.5 VPN Server ................................................................................... 83

4.6 Firewall .......................................................................................... 84

4.6.1 General ...................................................................................... 84

4.6.2 URL Filter ..................................................................................84

4.6.3 Keyword filter .........................................................................85

4.6.4 Network Services Filter .......................................................86

4.6.5 IPv6 Firewall ............................................................................87

4.7 Administration ........................................................................... 88

4.7.1 Operation Mode .................................................................... 88

4.7.2 System .......................................................................................89

4.7.3 Firmware Upgrade ................................................................90

4.7.4 Restore/Save/Upload Setting ...........................................91

4.8 System Log .................................................................................. 92

5 Utilities

5.1 Device Discovery ....................................................................... 93

5.2 Firmware Restoration .............................................................. 94

5.3 Setting up your printer server .............................................. 95

5.3.1 ASUS EZ Printer Sharing .....................................................95

5.3.2 Using LPR to Share Printer .................................................99

5.4 Download Master .................................................................... 104

5.4.1 Configuring Bit Torrent download settings .............. 105

5.4.2 NZB settings ......................................................................... 106

6 Troubleshooting 107

6.1 Basic Troubleshooting ...........................................................107

6.2 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ................................ 110

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Appendices

Notices 120

ASUS Contact information .................................................................. 135

Networks Global Hotline Information.............................................136

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1 Getting to know your wireless

router

1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing an ASUS RT-AC5300 Wireless Router!
The ultra-thin and stylish RT-AC5300 features 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
file sharing; a capability to handle 300,000 sessions; and the ASUS
Green Network Technology, which provides up to 70% power­saving solution.

1.2 Package contents

RT-AC5300 Wireless Router AC adapter
Network cable (RJ-45) Quick Start Guide
Support CD (Manual)

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

LED On/O button

Press this button to turn on/o the backlight LED on the panel.

Wi-Fi On/O button

Press this button to turn on /o the Wi-Fi connection.

Power LED

O: No power.
On: Device is ready.
Flashing slow: Rescue mode

2.4GHz LED / 5GHz LED

O: No 2.4GHz or 5GHz signal.

On: Wireless system is ready.

Flashing: Transmitting or receiving data via wireless connection.

LAN 1~4 LED

O: No power or no physical connection.

On: Has physical connection to a local area network (LAN).

WAN (Internet) LED

Red: No IP or no physical connection.

On: Has physical connection to a wide area network (WAN).

WPS LED

O: WPS verication process is o or completed.

Flashing: WPS verication process is activated.

USB 3.0 port

Insert USB 3.0 devices such as USB hard disks or USB ash drives into this port.

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USB 2.0 port

Insert USB 2.0 devices such as USB hard disks or USB flash drives into this port.

WPS button

This button launches the WPS Wizard.

Reset button

This button resets or restores the system to its factory default settings.

WAN (Internet) port

Connect a network cable into this port to establish WAN connection.

LAN 1 ~ 4 ports

Connect network cables into these ports to establish LAN connection.

Power button

Press this button to power on or off the stystem.

Power (DC-IN) port

Insert the bundled AC adapter into this port and connect your router to a power source.

NOTES:

• Useonlytheadapterthatcamewithyourpackage.Usingother

adapters may damage the device.

• Specifications:

DC Power adapter DC Output: +19V with max 2.37A current

Operating
Temperature

Operating Humidity 50~90% Storage 20~90%

o

C Storage 0~70oC

0~40

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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, uorescent
lights, microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other industrial
equipment to prevent signal interference or loss.

• Always update to the latest rmware. Visit the ASUS website at
http://www.asus.com to get the latest rmware updates.

• To ensure the
antennas as shown in the drawing below.

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best wireless signal, orient the six detachable

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tri-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 surfing or
reading/writing e-mail messages using the 2.4GHz band while
simultaneously streaming high-definition audio/video files such as
movies or music using the 5GHz-1 and 5GHz-2 bands.

• 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
specifications.

• 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

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.

Wall Power Outlet

Power

Modem

LAN

WAN

To set up your wireless router via wired connection:

1. Insert your wireless router’s AC adapter to the DC-IN port and
plug it to a power outlet.

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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

Computer

Wall Power Outlet

Power

Modem

WAN

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 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 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: 192.168.1.1 or 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 configure various settings of
your ASUS Wireless Router.

Top command buttons

QIS - Smart
Connect
Wizard

Navigation
panel

middle
column

NOTE: If you are logging into the Web GUI for the first time, you will be

directed to the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) page automatically.

Information
banner

right column

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2.2 Setting up your router using the Quick Internet Setup - Smart Connect Wizard

The Quick Internet Setup (QIS) Smart Connect Wizard
automatically connects your clients in your network to the
appropriate band (2.4GHz, 5GHz-1, or 5GHz-2 ) for optimal speed.

To set up your router using QIS - Smart Connect Wizard:

1. Press the power button at the back of your router. Ensure that

the Power, LAN and WAN LEDs are on.

2. Launch your web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox,

Google Chrome, or Safari.

NOTE: If the QIS-Smart Connect Wizard does not launch automatically,
enter http://192.168.1.1 or http://router.asus.com in the address bar and
refresh the browser again.

3. 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. 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.

4. Key in the username and password for your Internet

connection type that you obtained from your Internet Service
Provider (ISP).

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5. Click Next. Wait until your router redetects your Internet
connection type and the Smart Connect screen appears.

6. Click Next to go to the setup page.

7. Select any of these two Smart Connect options:

 • Tri-band Smart Connect: Select this option if you want

to enable Smart Connect for 2.4GHz, 5GHz-1, and 5GHz­2 frequency bands at the same time, and automatically
connect your devices in your network to the best band for
optimal speed.

 • Standard Setup: Select this option if you want to set up

three bands independently. Smart Connect is disabled
under this option.

8. Assign the network name (SSID) and security key for your
selected Smart Connect wireless connection.

9. Click Apply and wait until the Smart Connect process is
completed.

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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
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. 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configuring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 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.

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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 different wireless security settings for 2.4GHz,
5GHz, and 5GHz-2 bands.

2.4GHz security settings 5GHz security settings

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5GHz-2 security settings

3. On the Wireless name (SSID) field, key in a unique name for
your wireless network.

4. From the Authentication Method dropdown list, select the
authentication method for your wireless network.

If you select WPA-Personal or WPA-2 Personal as the

authenticationmethod,keyintheWPA-PSKkeyorsecurity

passkey.

IMPORTANT! The IEEE 802.11n/ac standard prohibits using 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 Click Apply when done.

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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. To block a client’s access to your network, select the client and
click the open lock icon.

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3.1.3 Monitoring your USB device

The ASUS wireless router 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.com/networks/disksupport

• TheUSBportssupporttwoUSBdrivesoroneprinterandoneUSB

drive at the same time.

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IMPORTANT! You first need to create a share account and its
permission /access rights to allow other network clients to access the
USB device via an FTP site/third-party FTP client utility, Servers Center,
Samba, or AiCloud. For more details, refer to the section 3.5 Using the

USB Application and 3.6 Using AiCloud in this user manual.

To monitor your USB device:

1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Network Map.

2. OntheNetworkMapscreen,selecttheUSB Disk Status icon
to display your USB device’s information.

3. On the AiDisk Wizard field, click GO to set up an FTP server for
Internet file sharing.

NOTES:

• Formoredetails,refertothesection3.5.2 Using Servers Center in

this user manual.

• ThewirelessrouterworkswithmostUSBHDDs/Flashdisks(upto

4TB size) and supports read-write access for FAT16, FAT32, NTFS, and
HFS+.

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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.

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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: RT-AC5300 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, 5Ghz-1, or 5Ghz­2 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) field.

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 filters 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.

Configuring Network Protection

To configure 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 configured accordingly.

4. (Optional) From the Router Security Assessment page,
manually configure the items marked as No, Weak, or Very

. To do this:

Weak

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, configure 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 configure the security settings, click Secure

Your Router.

6. When a message prompt appears, click OK.

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