ZenWiFi AC CT8 - Wireless Router ASUS - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Wireless Router
Brand	ASUS
Model	ZenWiFi AC CT8
Power Supply	DC power adapter 19 V, 1.75 A max.
Operating Temperature	0 °C to 40 °C
Storage Temperature	0 °C to 70 °C
Operating Humidity	50 % to 90 %
Storage Humidity	20 % to 90 %
Network Ports	1 WAN port (RJ45), 3 LAN ports (RJ45)
WiFi Standards	IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Frequency Bands	2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
Main Functions	Router, access point, AiMesh system, Ethernet backhaul, WiFi repeater mode
LED Indicator	White (good signal), Yellow (weak signal), Red (no signal)
Maintenance and Cleaning	Clean with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use chemical products.
Safety	Do not expose to moisture or rain. Use indoors. Keep away from heat sources. Maintain a minimum distance of 20 cm from the body.
Spare Parts and Repairability	The device contains no user-serviceable parts. If problems occur, contact ASUS after-sales service.
General Information	User manual available online. Complies with directive 2014/53/EU. Indoor use only for the 5 GHz band.

Frequently Asked Questions - ZenWiFi AC CT8 ASUS

How to configure the router for the first time?

Plug in the power adapter, turn on the router, connect your computer via cable or WiFi, open a browser and go to http://router.asus.com. The setup wizard will guide you.

How to add an AiMesh node?

Place the node within 3 meters of the main router. From the management interface, go to the network map, click the AiMesh icon, then click Search. Select the detected node to add it.

Can I use the router as an access point?

Yes. Log into the management interface, go to Administration > Operation Mode and select Access Point Mode.

How to connect AiMesh routers via Ethernet cable (Ethernet backhaul)?

First perform the wireless setup, then connect the LAN port of the main router to the WAN port of the node with an Ethernet cable. The system will automatically choose the best connection.

What do the LED colors mean?

Solid white : good signal. Solid yellow : weak signal. Solid red : no signal.

How to reset the router to factory settings?

Press the Reset button on the back of the device for about 10 seconds until the LED blinks. Settings will be restored.

Where to place the routers for optimal coverage?

Place the routers in an open area, elevated, away from metal obstacles and electronic devices (microwaves, cordless phones). Avoid corners and thick walls.

Can I use the ASUS Router app for setup?

Yes, download the ASUS Router app from the App Store or Google Play. Connect to your router and follow the on-screen instructions.

How to update the router firmware?

Log into the management interface, go to Administration > Firmware Update. Click Check and install the available version.

What are the prerequisites for the AiMesh network?

You need at least two ASUS routers compatible with AiMesh. Use the most powerful router as the main router and the others as nodes. Make sure the firmware is up to date.

USER MANUAL ZenWiFi AC CT8 ASUS

Wireless AC3000 Tri band Gigabit Router

Model: CT8

Quick Start Guide

U16299 / Second Edition / May 2020

Table of contents Table of contents

English....3

Български....12

Hrvatski....21

Čeština....30

Dansk....39

Nederlands 48

Eesti 57

Français....66

Suomi....75

Deutsch....84

Ελληνικά....93

Magyar 102

Italiano 111

Lietuvių ....120

Latviešu....129

Norsk....138

Português....147

Polski....156

Русский....165

Română....174

Español....183

Srpski 192

Slovenský....201

Slovenščina....210

Svenska 219

Türkçe 228

Українська....237

Hardware Explanations

1 Plug the adapter into the DC-IN port, and press the Power On/Off switch.
2 The power LED will light up when your hardware is ready.

ZenWiFi AC Overview

WAN port

Connect your modem to this port with a network cable.

LAN ports 1-3

Connect your PC to a LAN port with a network cable.

Specifications:

DC Power adapter DC Output: +19V with max 1.75A current
Operating Temperature	0~40 °C Storage	0~70	°C
Operating Humidity	50~90% Storage	20~90%

Before Setup

01 Setting up a standalone router

1 Go to ONE ROUTER SETUP STEPS.

One Router Setup

Setting up an AiMesh WiFi system02

1 Prepare two or more ASUS routers supporting AiMesh.
2 Assign one as AiMesh router, and another one as AiMesh node.

** If you have multiple AiMesh routers, we recommend using the router with the highest specifications as your AiMesh router and the others as AiMesh nodes.

3 Go to AiMesh SETUP STEPS.

AiMesh routerAiMesh node
AiMesh Setup Steps

One Router Setup Steps

01 Prepare your Modem

1 Unplug the power of cable / DSL modem. If it has a battery backup, remove the battery. 1

If you are using DSL for internet, you will need your username / password from your Internet service provider (ISP) to properly configure your router.

2 Connect your modem to the router with the network cable provided.
3 Power on the modem. Plug modem to the power outlet and power on.

4 Check the modem LED lights to ensure the connection is active.

02 Connect your Device

1 Power on the router.
Plug in and press the Power On/Off switch at the back of your router.
2 Check that the LED turns solid blue to indicate that the hardware connection is ready for setup.
3 [Web] Connect your PC to the router using an additional network cable.

[App] Or you can use a phone or pad to complete the setup via ASUS Router App.

03 Login and Connect

1 [Web] Open a web browser.

You will be redirected to the ASUS Setup Wizard. If not, navigate to http://router.asus.com.

[App] Launch ASUS Router App and follow the instructions to complete the setup.

AiMesh Setup Steps

01 Prepare

Place your ZenWiFi AC router and node within 3 meters of each other during the setup process.

02 AiMesh node

Keep your AiMesh node powered on and standby for AiMesh system settings.

03 AiMesh router

[Web]

1 Refer to ONE ROUTER SETUP STEPS to connect your AiMesh router to your PC and modem, and then log in into the web GUI.

2 Go to Network Map page, click AiMesh icon and then Search for your extending AiMesh node.

3 Click Search, it will automatically search for your AiMesh node nearby. When the AiMesh node shows on this page, click it to add it into the AiMesh system.

** If you cannot find any AiMesh node, please go to TROUBLE SHOOTING.

4 A message is displayed when synchronization is completed.

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5 Congratulations! You will find the pages below show up when an AiMesh node has been successfully added to the AiMesh network.

[App] Log in to your existing router via ASUS Router App and choose "Add AiMesh Node" to complete the setup.

ASUS Router App

Download free ASUS Router APP to set up and manage your router(s).

Troubleshooting

If your AiMesh router cannot find any AiMesh node nearby or synchronization fails, please check the following and try again.

Move your AiMesh node closer to the AiMesh router ideally. Ensure that it is within 3 meters.
b Your AiMesh node is powered on.

Relocation

Locate the AiMesh router and node at the best place.

NOTES: To minimize interference, keep the routers away from devices like cordless phones, Bluetooth devices and microwave ovens.

We recommend that you place the routers in an open or spacious location.

ZenWiFi AC LED indications

Solid white: Good signal

Solid yellow: Weak signal

Solid red: No signal

FAQ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q1: Does the AiMesh router support Access Point mode?

A: Yes. You can choose to set the AiMesh router as router mode or access point mode. Please go to web GUI (http://router.asus.com), and go to the page Administration > Operation Mode.

Q2: Could I setup wired connection between AiMesh routers (Ethernet backhaul)?

A: Yes. AiMesh system supports both wireless and wired connection between AiMesh router and node to maximize throughput and stability. AiMesh analyzes the wireless signal strength for each frequency band available, and then determines automatically whether a wireless or wired connection is best to serve as the inter-router connection backbone.

1 Follow the setup steps to establish a connection between the AiMesh router and node via WiFi first.
2 Place the node in the ideal locations for best coverage. Run an Ethernet cable from the LAN port of the AiMesh router to the WAN port of AiMesh node.

3 AiMesh system will auto-select the best path for data transmission, whether wired or wireless.

ИНСТАЛИРАНЕ НА ЕДИН РУТЕР

Свързване на рутера

03 Свързване

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Prednja strana modema

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5 Čestitamo! Kada se AiMesh modul uspješno doda u AiMesh mrežu, prikazat će se sljedeća stranice.

[App] Prijavite se na postojeći usmjerivač preko aplikacije za ASUS usmjerivač i odaberite "Dodaj AiMesh čvorište" za dovršavanje podešavanja.

NAPOMENE: Kako biste minimalizirali interferenciju, držite usmjernike podalje od uređaja poput bežičnih telefona, Bluetooth uređaja i mikrovalnih pećnica.

INSTALACE JEDNOHO SMĚROVAČE

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Odstraňování potíží

Modemmets forside

Forbind din enhed02

1 Tænd for din router.

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Fejlfinding

BEMÆRKNINGER:

OFTE STILLEDE SP∅RGSMÅL

Achterkant modem

Voorzijde modem

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Problemen oplossen

ÜHE RUUTERI SEADISTAMINE

Modemi tagapaneel

Modemi esipaneel

AiMeshi SEADISTUSTOIMINGUD

01 Ettevalmistus

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[Rakendus] Log in to your existing router via ASUS Router App and choose "Add AiMesh Node" to complete the setup.

ASUS'E RUUTERI RAKENDUS

Laadige alla ASUS'e ruuteri tasuta RAKENDUS, et oma ruuterit (ruutereid) häälestada ja hallata.

Törkeotsing

Arrière du modem

03 Vous connecter

Dépannage

Modeemi takaa

Modeemi edestä

Liitä laitteesi02

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Vianetsintä

Fehlerbehebung

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Modem hátoldala

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Hibaelhárítás

Modemo galiné pusé

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Trikčių šalinimas

Modema priekšpuse

03 Piesakieties un pievienojieties

1 [Tikls] Atveriet tîmekla pârlüku.

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Klūdu novēršana

Oppsett Av Én Ruter

02 Forbereder å sette opp et AiMesh WiFi-system

AiMesh-noden
AiMesh-ruter
Trinn For Oppsett Av AiMesh

Trinn For Oppsett Av Én Ruter

01 Forbereder modemet

Modem foran

Logg på og koble til03

1 [Nett] Åpne en nettleser.

Du blir omdirigert til ASUS' oppsettsveiviser. Hvis ikke går du til http://router.asus.com.

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5 Gratulerer! Sidene nedenfor skal vises när en AiMesh-node er lagt til AiMesh-nettverket.

Feilsøking

OFTE STILTE SP∅RSMÅL

Frente do modem

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Router AiMeshNode AiMesh

Tyt modemu

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CONFIGURAREA CA ROUTER INDEPENDENT

Router AiMeshNod AiMesh
PAŞI DE CONFIGURARE AiMesh

PAŞI DE CONFIGURARE CA ROUTER INDEPENDENT

Față modem

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Depanarea

Alb constant: Semnal bun

Galben constant: Semnal slab

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PODEŠAVANJE JEDNOG RUTERA

03 Prijavite se i povežite se

1 [Veb] Otvorite internet pregledač.

Bićete preusmereni na ASUS čarobnjak za podešavanje. Ukoliko se to ne desi, idite na http://router.asus.com.

[Aplikacija] Pokrenite ASUS Router aplikaciju i pratite uputstva da završite podešavanje.

KORACI ZA PODEŠAVANJE AiMesh-a

01 Pripremite

Postavite svoj ZenWiFi AC ruter i čvorište na udaljenost od 3 metra tokom procesa podešavanja.

02 AiMesh račvište

Vodite računa da je napajanje uključeno tokom podešavanja AiMesh sistema.

03 AiMesh ruter

[Veb]1

Pogledajte ONE ROUTER SETUP STEPS (KORAKE ZA PODEŠAVANJE JEDNOG

RUTERA) da povežete svoj

AiMesh ruter za svoj PC i modem, a potom se prijavite na internet GUI.

2 Idite na stranicu sa Network Map (Mapom mreže), kliknite na AiMesh ikonicu i potom na Search (Pretraga) za svoje AiMesh račvište za proširenje.

3 Kliknite na Search (Pretraga), ona će automatski potražiti vaš AiMesh čvor u blizini. Kada se AiMesh račvište prikaže na ovoj stranici, kliknite na njega da ga dodate u AiMesh sistem.

** Ukoliko ne možete da pronađete bilo koje AiMesh račvište, idite na TROUBLE SHOOTING (REŠAVANJE PROBLEMA).

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Rešavanje problema

NAPOMENE: Da smanjite ometanje, držite rutere dalje od uređaja kao što su bežični telefoni, Bluetooth uređaji i mikrotalasne pećnice.

Preporučujemo da postavite rutere na otvorenu ili prostranu lokaciju.

ZenWiFi AC LED indikacije

Postojana bela: Dobar signal

Postojana žuta: Slab signal

Postojana crvena: Nema signala

Česta pitanja

ČESTA PITANJA

NASTAVENIE JEDNÉHO SMEROVAČA

02 Príprava na nastavenie systému siete WiFi AiMesh

Zadná strana modemu

4 Skontrolujte kontrolky LED na modeme DSL/napájací kábel a uistite sa, že pripojenie je aktívne.

Predná strana modemu

02 Pripojenie zariadenia

1 Zapnite smerovač.

Zapojte a stlačte vypínač na zadnej strane smerovača.

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Riešenie problémov

NASTAVITEV ENEGA USMERJEVALNIKA

Priprava na nastavitev WiFi sistema AiMesh02

Modem back

4 Preverite lučke LED kabelskega modema/modema DSL in se prepričajte, da je povezava aktivna.

Sprednja stran modema

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Odpravljanje težav

Modemets baksida

Modemets framsida

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Felsökning

Modem arka

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Sorun Giderme

Задня панель модема

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ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components, as well as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for the detailed recycling information in different regions.

REACH

Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

- This device may not cause harmful interference.

- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING! Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Prohibition of Co-location

This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Radiation Exposure Statement: This 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 compliance with FCC exposure compliance requirement, please follow operation instruction as documented in this manual.

WARNING! This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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.

CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)

Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Information

The radiated output power of the ASUS Wireless Device is below the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada radio frequency exposure limits. The ASUS Wireless Device should be used in such a manner such that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.

This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator any part of your body.

This device has been certified for use in Canada. Status of the listing in the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada's REL (Radio Equipment List) can be found at the following web address: http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/ceb-bhst.nsf/eng/h_tt00020.html

Additional Canadian information on RF exposure also can be found at the following web: https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/sf08792.html

Precautions for the use of the device

a. Pay particular attention to the personal safety when use this device in airports, hospitals, gas stations and professional garages.
b. Medical device interference: Maintain a minimum distance of at least 15 cm (6 inches) between implanted medical devices and ASUS products in order to reduce the risk of interference.
c. Kindly use ASUS products in good reception conditions in order to minimize the radiation's level.
d. Keep the device away from pregnant women and the lower abdomen of the teenager.

• UK support e-mail: [e-mail]
• For more information, visit the ASUS support site at: https://www.asus.com/support

English

CE statement

Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity

ASUSTek Computer Inc. hereby declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. Full text of EU declaration of conformity is available at https://www.asus.com/support.

Declaration of Conformity for Ecodesign directive 2009/125/EC

Testing for eco-design requirements according to (EC) No 1275/2008 and (EU) No 801/2013 has been conducted. When the device is in Networked Standby Mode, its I/O and network interface are in sleep mode and may not work properly. To wake up the device, press the Wi-Fi on/off, LED on/off, reset, or WPS button.

This equipment complies with EU radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator & your body.

All operational modes:

2.4GHz: 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n (HT20), 802.11n (HT40)

5GHz: 802.11a, 802.11n (HT20), 802.11n (HT40), 802.11ac (VHT20), 802.11ac(VHT40), 802.11ac (VHT80)

The frequency, mode and the maximum transmitted power in EU are listed below:

2412-2472MHz (802.11n): 19.97 dBm

5180-5240MHz (802.11a): 22.68dBm

5260-5320MHz (802.11ac VHT20 MCS0): 22.76 dBm

5500-5700MHz (802.11ac VHT20 MCS0): 29.83 dBm

2402-2480MHz (BR/EDR): 4.9 dBm; 2402-2480MHz (LE): 0.92 dBm

The device is restricted to indoor use only when operating in the 5150 to 5350 MHz frequency range.

The adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

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Safety Notices

• Use this product in environments with ambient temperatures between 0° C( 32° F) and 40° C( 104° F).
- Refer to the rating label on the bottom of your product and ensure your power adapter complies with this rating.
- DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged.
- DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any foreign objects into the product.
- DO NOT expose to or use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT use the modem during electrical storms.
- DO NOT cover the vents on the product to prevent the system from getting overheated.
- DO NOT use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals.
- If the Adapter is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
- To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.

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