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Asus RT-AC3100 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual

Asus RT-AC3100 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router

ASUS

Asus RT-AC3100 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router

Asus RT-AC3100 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Product

About ASUS
ASUS is a multinational technology company based in Taiwan. It was founded in 1989 by Ted Hsu, M.T. Liao, Wayne Hsieh, and T.H. Tung, with a focus on producing computer motherboards. Over the years, ASUS has grown to become one of the world’s leading manufacturers of computer hardware, electronics, and networking equipment.

ASUS offers a wide range of products, including laptops, desktops, tablets, smartphones, motherboards, graphics cards, monitors, networking devices, and peripherals. They cater to various markets, including consumers, businesses, and gamers, with products that emphasize performance, innovation, and reliability.

ASUS is a multinational technology company based in Taiwan. It was founded in 1989 by Ted Hsu, M.T. Liao, Wayne Hsieh, and T.H. Tung, with a focus on producing computer motherboards. Over the years, ASUS has grown to become one of the world’s leading manufacturers of computer hardware, electronics, and networking equipment.

ASUS offers a wide range of products, including laptops, desktops, tablets, smartphones, motherboards, graphics cards, monitors, networking devices, and peripherals. They cater to various markets, including consumers, businesses, and gamers, with products that emphasize performance, innovation, and reliability.

Getting to know your wireless router

Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing an ASUS RT-AC3100 Wireless Router!
The ultra-thin and stylish RT-AC3100 features 2.4GHz and 5GHz dual bands for 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% power-saving solution.

Package contents

  • RT-AC3100 Wireless Router
  • Network cable (RJ-45)
  • Support CD (Manual)
  • AC 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.

Your wireless router

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      USB 3.0 port

 

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

      Power LED

 

Off: No power.

On: Device is ready.

Flashing slow: Rescue mode

      5GHz LED / 2.4GHz LED

 

Off: No 2.4GHz or 5GHz signal.

On: Wireless system is ready.

Flashing: Transmitting or receiving data via wireless connection.

      WAN (Internet) LED

 

Red: No IP or no physical connection.

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

      LAN 1~4 LED

 

Off: No power or no physical connection.

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

      USB 3.0 LED

 

Off: No USB 3.0 device connected.

Flashing: USB 3.0 devices are running.

      USB 2.0 LED

 

Off: No USB 2.0 device connected.

Flashing: USB 2.0 devices are running.

      WPS LED

 

Off: WPS verification process is off or completed.

Flashing: WPS verification process is activated.

      WPS LED On/Off button

 

Press this button to turn on/off the WPS LED on the panel.

      Wi-Fi On/Off button

 

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

      Reset button

 

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

      WPS button

 

This button launches the WPS Wizard.

      USB 2.0 port

 

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

      LAN 1 ~ 4 ports

 

Connect network cables into these ports to establish LAN connection.

      WAN (Internet) port

 

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

      Power (DC-IN) port

 

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

      Power button

 

Press this button to power on or off the system.

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/3.42A current
Operating Temperature 0~40oC Storage 0~70oC
Operating Humidity 50~90% Storage 20~90%

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 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.
  • To ensure the best wireless signal, orient the four detachable antennas as shown in the drawing below.

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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 browsers 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 dual-band technology, your wireless router supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz 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 band.
  • Some IEEE 802.11n devices that you want to connect to your network may or may not support a 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.

Troubleshooting

This chapter provides solutions for issues you may encounter with your router. If you encounter problems that are not mentioned in this chapter, visit the ASUS support site at: http://support.asus.com/ for more product information and contact details of ASUS Technical Support.

Basic Troubleshooting

If you are having problems with your router, try these basic steps in this section before looking for further solutions.

Upgrade Firmware to the latest version.

  1. Launch the Web GUI. Go to Advanced Settings > Administration > Firmware Upgrade tab. Click Check to verify if the latest firmware is available.
  2. If the latest firmware is available, visit the ASUS global website at http://www.asus.com/Networks/Wireless_Routers/RTAC3100/#download to download the latest firmware.
  3. From the Firmware Upgrade page, click Browse to locate the firmware file.
  4. Click Upload to upgrade the firmware.

Restart your network in the following sequence:

  1. Restart your network in the following sequence:
    Turn off the modem.
  2. Unplug the modem.
  3. Turn off the router and computers.
  4. Plug in the modem.
  5. Turn on the modem and then wait for 2 minutes.
  6. Turn on the router and then wait for 2 minutes.
  7. Turn on computers.

Check if your Ethernet cables are plugged properly.

  • When the Ethernet cable connecting the router with the modem is plugged in properly, the WAN LED will be on.
  • When the Ethernet cable connecting your powered-on computer with the router is plugged in properly, the corresponding LAN LED will be on. Check if the wireless setting on your computer matches that of your computer.
  • When you connect your computer to the router wirelessly, ensure that the SSID (wireless network name), encryption mehtod, and password are correct.

Check if your network settings are correct.

  • Each client on the network should have a valid IP address. ASUS recommends that you use the wireless router’s DHCP server to assign IP addresses to computers on your network.
  • Some cable modem service providers require you to use the MAC address of the computer initially registered on the account. You can view the MAC address in the web GUI, Network Map > Clients page, and hover the mouse pointer over your device in Client Status.

How to restore the system to its default settings?

The following are the factory default settings:

  • User Name: admin
  • Password: admin
  • Enable DHCP: Yes (if WAN cable is plugged in)
  • IP address: 192.168.1.1
  • Domain Name: (Blank)
  • Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
  • DNS Server 1: 192.168.1.1
  • DNS Server 2: (Blank)
  • SSID (2.4GHz): ASUS
  • SSID (5GHz): ASUS_5G

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 the receiver.
  • Connect the equipment to 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.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

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

Networks Global Hotline Information

Region Country Hotline Number Service Hours
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Europe

Cyprus 800-92491 09:00-13:00 ;

 

14:00-18:00 Mon-Fri

France 0033-170949400 09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri
  0049-1805010920  
Germany 0049-1805010923 09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri

 

10:00-17:00 Mon-Fri

(component support)
  0049-2102959911 ( Fax )  
Hungary 0036-15054561 09:00-17:30 Mon-Fri
Italy 199-400089 09:00-13:00 ;

 

14:00-18:00 Mon-Fri

Greece 00800-44142044 09:00-13:00 ;

 

14:00-18:00 Mon-Fri

Austria 0043-820240513 09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri
Netherlands/ Luxembourg 0031-591570290 09:00-17:00 Mon-Fri
Belgium 0032-78150231 09:00-17:00 Mon-Fri
Norway 0047-2316-2682 09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri
Sweden 0046-858769407 09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri
Finland 00358-969379690 10:00-19:00 Mon-Fri
Denmark 0045-38322943 09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri
Poland 0048-225718040 08:30-17:30 Mon-Fri
Spain 0034-902889688 09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri
Portugal 00351-707500310 09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri
Slovak Republic 00421-232162621 08:00-17:00 Mon-Fri
Czech Republic 00420-596766888 08:00-17:00 Mon-Fri
Switzerland-German 0041-848111010 09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri
Switzerland-French 0041-848111014 09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri
Switzerland-Italian 0041-848111012 09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri
United Kingdom 0044-8448008340 09:00-17:00 Mon-Fri
Ireland 0035-31890719918 09:00-17:00 Mon-Fri
Russia and CIS 008-800-100-ASUS 09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri
Ukraine 0038-0445457727 09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri
Region Country Hotline Numbers Service Hours
  Australia 1300-278788 09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri
  New Zealand 0800-278788 09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri
  Japan 0800-1232787 09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri
    09:00-17:00 Sat-Sun
    0081-570783886

 

( Non-Toll Free )

09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri
    09:00-17:00 Sat-Sun
  Korea 0082-215666868 09:30-17:00 Mon-Fri
  Thailand 0066-24011717 09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri
    1800-8525201  
  Singapore 0065-64157917 11:00-19:00 Mon-Fri
Asia-Pacific   0065-67203835 11:00-19:00 Mon-Fri
    ( Repair Status Only ) 11:00-13:00 Sat
  Malaysia 0060-320535077 10:00-19:00 Mon-Fri
  Philippine 1800-18550163 09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri
  India 1800-2090365 09:00-18:00 Mon-Sat
  India(WL/NW) 09:00-21:00 Mon-Sun
  Indonesia 0062-2129495000 09:30-17:00 Mon-Fri
    500128 (Local Only) 9:30 – 12:00 Sat
  Vietnam 1900-555581 08:00-12:00

 

13:30-17:30 Mon-Sat

  Hong Kong 00852-35824770 10:00-19:00 Mon-Sat
  USA 1-812-282-2787 8:30-12:00 EST Mon-Fri
Americas Canada 9:00-18:00 EST Sat-Sun
  Mexico 001-8008367847 08:00-20:00 CST Mon-Fri
      08:00-15:00 CST Sat
Region Country Hotline Numbers Service Hours
  Egypt 800-2787349 09:00-18:00 Sun-Thu
  Saudi Arabia 800-1212787 09:00-18:00 Sat-Wed
Middle East + Africa UAE 00971-42958941 09:00-18:00 Sun-Thu
Turkey 0090-2165243000 09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri
South Africa 0861-278772 08:00-17:00 Mon-Fri
  Israel *6557/00972-39142800 08:00-17:00 Sun-Thu
    *9770/00972-35598555 08:30-17:30 Sun-Thu
  Romania 0040-213301786 09:00-18:30 Mon-Fri
  Bosnia Herzegovina 00387-33773163 09:00-17:00 Mon-Fri
  Bulgaria 00359-70014411 09:30-18:30 Mon-Fri
Balkan Countries   00359-29889170 09:30-18:00 Mon-Fri
Croatia 00385-16401111 09:00-17:00 Mon-Fri
  Montenegro 00382-20608251 09:00-17:00 Mon-Fri
  Serbia 00381-112070677 09:00-17:00 Mon-Fri
  Slovenia 00368-59045400 08:00-16:00 Mon-Fri
    00368-59045401
  Estonia 00372-6671796 09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri
  Latvia 00371-67408838 09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri
  Lithuania-Kaunas 00370-37329000 09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri
  Lithuania-Vilnius 00370-522101160 09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri

NOTE: For more information, visit the ASUS support site at: http://support.asus.com

Manufacturer: ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
Tel: +886-2-2894-3447
Address: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN
Authorised representative in Europe: ASUS Computer GmbH
Address: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880

 

RATINGEN, GERMANY

FAQs – Asus RT-AC3100 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual

What is the Asus RT-AC3100 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router?

The Asus RT-AC3100 is a high-performance wireless router designed for home and small office use. It provides fast and reliable Wi-Fi connectivity, advanced features, and extensive customization options.

What is MU-MIMO technology?

MU-MIMO (Multi-User Multiple Input Multiple Output) is a technology used in Wi-Fi routers to handle multiple devices simultaneously. With MU-MIMO, the router can communicate with multiple devices at once, delivering faster and more efficient Wi-Fi performance, especially in environments with multiple connected devices.

What is AiMesh support?

AiMesh is a feature provided by Asus that allows users to create a mesh network using multiple compatible Asus routers. By connecting these routers together, they can extend Wi-Fi coverage and create a seamless network with a single SSID (network name) and password. This feature is useful in larger homes or spaces where a single router may not provide sufficient coverage.

Can I use the Asus RT-AC3100 router with my existing internet service provider?

Yes, the Asus RT-AC3100 router is compatible with most internet service providers (ISPs). It supports various connection types, including dynamic IP, static IP, PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet), PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol), and L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol). You can configure the router with the appropriate settings provided by your ISP to connect to the internet.

Does the Asus RT-AC3100 support IPv6?

Yes, the Asus RT-AC3100 router supports IPv6, which is the next-generation internet protocol. IPv6 offers a larger address space and improved security features compared to IPv4. The router can be configured to use IPv6 addresses if your ISP supports it.

Can I use the Asus RT-AC3100 router for gaming and streaming?

Yes, the Asus RT-AC3100 router is well-suited for gaming and streaming. Its high-speed Wi-Fi, powerful processor and advanced features like Adaptive QoS and MU-MIMO make it capable of handling bandwidth-intensive tasks. It provides a reliable and stable connection, reducing lag and buffering during online gaming and streaming activities.

Does the Asus RT-AC3100 router support guest networks?

Yes, the Asus RT-AC3100 router supports guest networks. You can create separate Wi-Fi networks for guests, keeping them isolated from your main network for security purposes. The router allows you to set up different SSIDs, passwords, and access restrictions for the guest network.

Can I set up parental controls on the Asus RT-AC3100 router?

Yes, the Asus RT-AC3100 router includes AiProtection Pro with Trend Micro, which provides robust parental controls. With AiProtection Pro, you can set up website filtering, time scheduling, and app restrictions to manage and monitor internet access for specific devices or users. This feature allows you to create a safer online environment for children and control their internet usage.

Does the Asus RT-AC3100 router support VPN (Virtual Private Network) connections?

Yes, the Asus RT-AC3100 router supports VPN server and client functionality. You can configure the router to act as a VPN server, allowing you to securely access your home network remotely. Additionally, the router can also function as a VPN client, allowing you to connect to a VPN service provider to enhance privacy and security when accessing the internet.

Can I prioritize specific types of network traffic on the Asus RT-AC3100 router?

Yes, the Asus RT-AC3100 router features Adaptive QoS (Quality of Service) technology, which allows you to prioritize certain types of network traffic. With Adaptive QoS, you can allocate more bandwidth to specific applications, devices, or services that require low latency or high-performance connections. This feature helps optimize your network for activities such as gaming, streaming, or video conferencing.

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