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

USER MANUAL ZenWiFi AC CT8 ASUS

Plug the adapter into the DC-IN port, and press the Power On/Off switch. The power LED will light up when your hardware is ready. Hardware Explanations 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. DC Power adapter DC Output: +19V with max 1.75A current Operating Temperature 0~40

Prepare two or more ASUS routers supporting AiMesh.

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.

English One Router Setup Steps Prepare your Modem

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

Connect your modem to the router with the network cable provided. Modem back If you are using DSL for internet, you will need your username / password from your Internet service provider (ISP) to properly configure your router.

Power on the modem. Plug modem to the power outlet and power on.

Check the modem LED lights to ensure the connection is active. Modem front Connect your Device

Power on the router. Plug in and press the Power On/Off switch at the back of your router.

Check that the LED turns solid blue to indicate that the hardware connection is ready for setup.

[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.7 English Login and Connect

[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 Prepare

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

Keep your AiMesh node powered on and standby for AiMesh system settings. AiMesh router AiMesh node within 3 meters8 English [Web]

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

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.9 English

A message is displayed when synchronization is completed.

Congratulations! You will find the pages below show up when an AiMesh node has been successfully added to the AiMesh network. Successfully added RT-ABCDE to your AiMesh system, it will take awhile to show up as connected in the AiMesh router list.

[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).10 English 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.

Your AiMesh node is powered on. Relocation Locate the AiMesh router and node at the best place. Solid white: Good signal Solid yellow: Weak signal Solid red: No signal

THE BEST PERFORMANCE

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 indications11 English 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. Could I setup wired connection between AiMesh routers (Ethernet backhaul)? Q2: 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.

Follow the setup steps to establish a connection between the AiMesh router and node via WiFi first.

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.

AiMesh system will auto-select the best path for data transmission, whether wired or wireless. LAN-WAN Modem12

Successfully added RT-ABCDE to your AiMesh system, it will take awhile to show up as connected in the AiMesh router list.

Система AiMesh автоматично вибере найкращий маршрут для передачі даних–як дротових, так і бездротових. LAN-WAN Modem246 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services 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 dierent 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 o 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 dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.

• 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 x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service technician or your retailer.

• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. CE statement Simplied 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/o, LED on/o, 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. English AT BE BG CZ DK EE FR DE IS IE IT EL ES CY LV LI LT LU HU MT NL NO PL PT RO SI SK TR FI SE CH UK HR UA255 Danish Sikkerhedsinformation