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    User Guide DSL-AC87VG Dual-band Wi-Fi ADSL/VDSL DSL-AC87VG
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    "). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS"WITHOUT WARRANTY
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    router 10 1.5 Setup Requirements 11 1.6 DSL-AC87VG Setup 12 2 Getting started 2.1 Logging into settings 18 3.1.2 Managing your network clients 20 3.1.3 Monitoring your USB device Service) Bandwidth..........24 3.5 Using the USB Application 25 3.5.1 Using AiDisk 25 3.5.2 Using Media Services
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    Table of contents 3.7 Using Telephony 36 3.7.1 Setting up your phones 36 3.7.2 Using the answering machine 43 3.7.3 Creating your contact list 46 3.7.4 Making an internal call 46 3.7.5 Making an outgoing call 47 3.7.6 Managing your calls 47 4 Configuring the Advanced Settings 4.1 Wireless 50
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    VPN Server 72 4.6 Firewall 73 4.6.1 General 73 4.6.2 URL Filter 74 4.6.3 Network Services Filter 75 4.7 Administration 76 4.7.1 System 76 4.7.2 Firmware Upgrade 77 4.7.3 Restore/Save/Upload Setting 78 4.7.4 DSL Setting 79 4.7.5 Feedback 79 4.8 System Log 80 5 Troubleshooting 5.1 Basic
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    DSL-AC87VG Network cable (RJ-45) Power adapter DSL cable (1x TAE-F plug / 1x RJ-45 8p2c plug) Warranty card Quick Start Guide NOTES: • If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact ASUS for technical inquiries and support, Refer to the ASUS Support Hotline list at the back of this user manual
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    1.3 Your wireless router 7
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    to USB devices. Ethernet WAN LED Off: Ethernet WAN is not connected. On: Ethernet WAN is connected. DSL LED Off: No DSL link or unable to establish DSL link. On: DSL link is established. Flashing: DSL is attempting to connect to a DSLAM. DECT button Press this button for more than three (3) seconds
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    WPS button This button launches the WPS Wizard. Wi-Fi On/Off button Press this button to turn on /off the Wi-Fi connection. DSL (RJ-45) port Use an RJ-45 cable to connect your router to a splitter or a telephone outlet. USB 2.0 port Insert USB 2.0 devices such as USB
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    best wireless signal, orient the four detachable antennas as shown in the drawing below. • Always update to the latest firmware. Visit the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com to get the latest firmware updates. 45 ° 90° Dual Band 802.11ac Wi-Fi ADSL/VDSL VolP Modem Router 45 ° DECT FON2 FON1
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    45 (LAN) port (10Base-T/100BaseTX/1000BaseTX) • For landline telephony: • Analog telephone line compliant with local regulations • Internet connection via: • DSL line (with or without splitter) • Cable modem • USB modem for mobile Internet access (UMTS/HSPA) • Mobile devices, such as tablets
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    line. 3. Using RJ-11 cables, connect your phones to FON1/FON2 ports on your DSL-AC87VG. When available, you may also connect your phones to the TAE ports. NOTE: The TAE ports are available on the ASUS DSL-AC87VG in some areas/regions. 4. Using a network cable, connect your computer to your DSLAC87VG
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    Web GUI Your ASUS DSL-AC87VG 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
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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 first time, press the Reset button on your wireless
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    for Automatic IP (DHCP) for PPPoE 15
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    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 configure your connection settings. 3. Assign the wireless network name (SSID) and security key for your 2.4GHz and 5 GHz wireless connection
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    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. 17
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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. 3.1.1 Setting up the wireless security settings To protect your wireless network from unauthorized access, you
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    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 and 5GHz bands. 3. On the Wireless name (SSID) field, key in a unique
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    go to General > Network Map tab. 2. On the Network Map screen, select the Clients icon to display your network client's information. 3. Click View List below the Clients icon to display all the clients. 4. To block a client's access to your network, select the client and click the open lock icon. 20
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    device The ASUS DSL-AC87VG provides two USB ports for connecting USB devices or USB printer to allow you to share files and printer with clients in your Media Services and Servers in this user manual. • The wireless router works with most USB HDDs/Flash disks (up to 4TB size) and supports read-write
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    provides temporary visitors with Internet connectivity via access to separate SSIDs or networks without providing access to your private network. NOTE: DSL-AC87VG supports up to six SSIDs (three 2.4GHz and three 5GHz). To create a guest network: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Guest
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    name does not contain special characters or spaces as this may cause the router to function abnormally. 4. Click or to add or delete the client's profile. 5. In the Time Management column, click to select your preferred time slots for allowed access time. Drag and hold to create longer time slots
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    from your ISP. 3. Click Save. NOTE: The User Specify Rule List is for advanced settings. If you want to prioritize specific network applications and network services, select User-defined QoS rules or User-defined Priority from the drop-down list on the upper-right corner. 24
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    wireless router. Ensure that the USB storage device is formatted and partitioned properly. Refer to the ASUS website at http://event.asus.com/2009/networks/disksupport/ for the file system support table. 3.5.1 Using AiDisk AiDisk allows you to share files stored on a connected USB device through the
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    3. Select the access rights that you want to assign to the clients accessing your shared data. 4. Tick I will use the service, assign a unique name for your domain name, then click Next. 5. Click Finish to complete the setting. 6. To access the FTP site that you created, launch a
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    DLNA-supported devices to access multimedia files from the USB disk connected to your wireless router. NOTE: Before using the DLNA Media Server function, connect your device to the DSL-AC87VG's network. To launch the Media Server setting page, go to General > USB Application > Media Services and
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    accounts and permissions for the Samba service. To use Samba share: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > USB Application > Media Services and Servers > Network Place (Samba name and password of your network client. Retype the password to confirm. Click Add to add the account to the list. 28
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    To delete an existing account: a) Select the account that you want to delete. b) Click . c) When prompted, click Delete to confirm the account deletion. To add a folder: a) Click . b) Enter the folder name, and click Add. The folder that you created will be added to the folder list. 3. From
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    . • To safely remove the USB disk, refer to the section Safely removing the USB disk under 3.1.3 Monitoring your USB device. To use FTP Share service: NOTE: Ensure that you have set up your FTP server through AiDisk. For more details, refer to the section 3.5.1 Using AiDisk. 1. From the navigation
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    browser or a third-party FTP utility. 3.5.3 3G/4G 3G/4G USB modems can be connected to DSL-AC87VG to allow Internet access. NOTE: For a list of verified USB modems, please visit: https://www.asus.com/event/networks_3G4G_support/ To set up 3G/4G internet access: 1. From the navigation panel, click
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    2.0 is a cloud service app that allows you to save, sync, share, and access your files. To use AiCloud 2.0: 1. From Google Play Store or Apple Store, download and install the ASUS AiCloud app to your smart device. 2. Connect your smart device to your network. Follow the instructions to complete the
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    3.6.1 Cloud Disk To create a cloud disk: 1. Insert a USB storage device into the wireless router. 2. Turn on Cloud Disk. 3. Go to https://router.asus.com and enter the router login account and password. For better user experience, we recommend that you use Google Chrome or Firefox. 33
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    to the network. NOTE: When accessing the devices that are connected to the network, you need to enter the device's user name and password manually, which will not be saved by AiCloud for security reason. 3.6.2 Smart Access The Smart Access function allows you to easily access your home network
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    : • You can create a domain name for your router with ASUS DDNS. For more details, refer to section 4.3.5 DDNS. • Select ON to enable Smart Sync. 3. Click Add new account. 4. Enter your ASUS WebStorage account password and select the directory that you want to sync with WebStorage. 5. Click Apply.
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    function allows you to connect compatible devices such as common analog phones, DECT phones, FAX machines, and IP phones to your DSL-AC87VG. 3.7.1 Setting up your phones Configuring an internal phone To configure an internal phone: 1. From the navigation panel, click Telephony > Phone Device
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    3. Tick IP Phone. 4. Fill in the necessary information. 5. When done, click Apply. The internal number is assigned by the phone. NOTES: • To check for the internal number of an internal phone, go to Telephony > Phone Device. • For details on using the internal phone, refer to the section Making
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    Registering your DECT phone To register your DECT phone: 1. From the navigation panel, click Telephony > Phone Device. 2. Click to add a new phone. 3. Tick DECT, then click Register. 4. Wait until the registration process is completed. 38
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    5. Fill in the necessary information. 6. When done, click Apply. Configuring your DECT phone To configure your DECT phone: 1. From the navigation panel, click Telephony > DECT. 2. Configure your preferred DECT settings. NOTE: By default, the PIN code of the base station is 0000. 39
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    Assigning an outgoing number Assign outgoing phone numbers to your phones to make outgoing calls from phones connected to your DSL-AC87VG. To assign an outgoing number: 1. From the navigation panel, click Telephony > Phone Number. 2. Click to add a new phone. 3. Fill in the information for these
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    S IP DSCP*: Enter the SIP DSCP. • R TP/RTCP DSCP*: Enter the RTP/RTP DSCP. NOTE: * Obtain the necessary information from your VoIP service provider. 6. When done, click Apply. A checkmark in the Status column indicates that you have successfully assigned a phone number to your phone. 7. Follow
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    Modifying or deleting a phone number To modify or delete a phone number: 1. From the navigation panel, click Telephony > Phone Number. 2. Click to edit the settings of your selected device. Click to delete your selected device. 42
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    your voice mail greeting for the answering machine. For more details, refer to Recording your voicemail greeting. IMPORTANT! • The answering machine only supports G.711 a-law (PCMA) codec. • If you are using a softphone, enable the telephone-event (RFC-2833) on your softphone. To configure the
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    Recording your voicemail greeting To record your voice mail greeting: 1. On your phone, dial *992#, then speak your message after the beep. After you hang up, your recorded message appears on the Greeting Message list. 2. You can play, edit, or delete your recorded message from Telephony > Answering
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    Emailing your voicemails To email your voicemails: 1. From the navigation panel, click Telephony > Answering machine > Message Forwarding. 2. On the Enable Message Forwarding to Email field, ensure that the slider is set to ON. 3. Fill in the necessary information. 4. When done, click Apply. 5. Your
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    3.7.3 Creating your contact list To create your contact list: 1. From the navigation panel, click Telephony > Phone Book. 2. Click to add a new contact. You can add up to three (3) phone numbers to a contact. 3. Fill in the necessary information. 4. When done, click Apply. 3.7.4 Making an internal
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    3.7.5 Making an outgoing call To make an outgoing call: 1. Ensure that you have assigned a phone number to your phone. NOTE: For more details, refer to Assigning a phone number. 2. Dial the number/pound sign (#), phone's prefix number, number/pound sign (#), and the number you want to call. For
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    3. Define the call blocking rule, then click Apply. 4. Select the call blocking rule that you want to activate, then click Apply. NOTE: When you activate the Anonymous Calls profile, all incoming calls without caller IDs are blocked. 48
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    Defining the call forwarding rules To define the call forwarding rules: 1. From the navigation panel, click Telephony > Call Control > Forwarding. 2. Click to set the call forwarding rule. 3. Configure the call forwarding rules, then click Apply. 49
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    2. Select 2.4GHz or 5GHz as the frequency band for your wireless network. 3. Assign a unique name containing up to 32 characters for your SSID (Service Set Identifier) or network name to identify your wireless network. Wi-Fi devices can identify and connect to the wireless network via your assigned
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    SSID field, select Yes to prevent wireless devices from detecting your SSID. When this function is enabled, you would need to enter the SSID manually on the wireless device to access the wireless network. 5. Select any of these wireless mode options to determine the types of wireless devices that
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    easily connect devices to a wireless network. You can configure the WPS function via the PIN code or WPS button. NOTE: Ensure that the devices support WPS. To enable WPS on your wireless network: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Wireless > WPS tab. 2. In the Enable WPS field
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    by the WPS logo. NOTE: Check your wireless device or its user manual for the location of the WPS button. c. The wireless router will scan the Client's PIN code, follow these steps: a. Locate the WPS PIN code on your wireless device's user manual or on the device itself. b.Key in the Client PIN
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    4.1.3 Wireless MAC Filter Wireless MAC filter provides control over packets transmitted to a specified MAC (Media Access Control) address on your wireless network. To set up the Wireless MAC filter: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter tab. 2. From
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    4.1.4 Professional The Professional screen provides advanced configuration options. NOTE: We recommend that you use the default values on this page. In the Professional Settings screen, you can configure the following: • Frequency: Select the frequency band that the professional settings will be
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    • Set AP isolated: The Set AP isolated item prevents wireless devices on your network from communicating with each other. This feature is useful if many guests frequently join or leave your network. Select Yes to enable this feature or select No to disable. • Enable IGMP Snooping: Enable this
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    4.2 LAN 4.2.1 LAN IP The LAN IP screen allows you to modify the LAN IP settings of your wireless router. NOTE: Any changes to the LAN IP address will be reflected on your DHCP settings. To modify the LAN IP settings: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > LAN > LAN IP tab. 2. Modify
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    Your wireless router uses DHCP to assign IP addresses automatically on your network. You can specify the IP address range and lease time for the clients on your network. To configure the DHCP server: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > LAN > DHCP Server tab. 2. In the Enable the
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    , click Apply. 4.2.3 Route If your network makes use of more than one wireless router, you can configure a routing table to share the same Internet service. NOTE: We recommend that you do not change the default route settings unless you have advanced knowledge of routing tables. To configure the LAN
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    or nodes. Click the Add or Delete button to add or remove a device on the list. 4. Click Apply. 4.2.4 IPTV The wireless router supports connection to IPTV services through an ISP or a LAN. The IPTV tab provides the configuration settings needed to set up IPTV, VoIP, multicasting, and UDP for your
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    Connection screen allows you to configure the settings of your USB 3G/4G modem. NOTES: • Obtain the information about your USB modem from your Internet service provider (ISP). • For more details about the 3G/4G function of your DSL-AC87VG, please refer to the section 3.5.3. 3G/4G. 61
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    4.3.2 Dual WAN Your ASUS DSL-AC87VG provides dual WAN support. You can set the dual WAN feature to this mode: • Failover Mode: Select this mode to use the secondary WAN as the backup network access. 62
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    port. Port triggering is used in the following scenarios: • More than one local client needs port forwarding for the same application at a different time. • An application requires 3. On the Well-Known Applications field, select the popular games and web services to add to the Port Trigger List. 63
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    time period has elapsed because the router is unsure when the application has been terminated. • Port triggering only allows one client in the network to use a particular service and a specific incoming port at the same time. • You cannot use the same application to trigger a port in more than
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    access specific services provided by a PC in your network. NOTE: When port forwarding is enabled, the ASUS router blocks unsolicited inbound traffic from the Internet and only allows replies from outbound requests from the LAN. The network client does not
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    work properly. 5. On the Port Forwarding List table, key in the following information: • Service Name: Enter a service name. • Port Range: If you want to specify a Port Range for clients on the same network, enter the Service Name, the Port Range (e.g. 10200:10300), the LAN IP address, and leave the
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    a client outside your LAN but has Internet access (referred to as "Internet client"). This client should not be connected to the ASUS router. • On the Internet client, allows multiple computers to run applications that would normally require manually forwarding the same ports to each PC on the
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    , click Apply. • IP address of Exposed Station: Key in the client's LAN IP address that will provide the DMZ service and be exposed on the Internet. Ensure that the server client has a static IP address. To remove DMZ: 1. Delete the client's LAN IP address from the IP Address of Exposed Station text
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    or another DDNS service. To set up DDNS: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > WAN > DDNS tab. 2. Configure the following settings below. When done, click Apply. • Enable the DDNS Client: Enable DDNS to access the ASUS router via the DNS name rather than WAN IP address. • Server
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    Enable wildcard: Enable wildcard if your DDNS service requires one. NOTES: DDNS service will not work under these conditions: • When NAT Passthrough allows a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection to pass through the router to the network clients. PPTP Passthrough, L2TP Passthrough, IPsec
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    more IP addresses. This standard is not yet widely available. Contact your ISP if your Internet service supports IPv6. To set up IPv6: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > IPv6 Apply. NOTE: Please refer to your ISP regarding specific IPv6 information for your Internet service. 71
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    panel, go to Advanced Settings > VPN Server. 2. On the Enable VPN Server field, select Yes. 3. On the VPN Details dropdown list, select Advanced Settings if want to configure advanced VPN settings such as broadcast support, authentication, MPPE Encryption, and Client IP address range. 4. On the
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    > General tab. 2. On the Enable Firewall field, select Yes. 3. On the Enable DoS protection, select Yes to protect your network from DoS (Denial of Service) attacks though this may affect your router's performance. 4. On the Respond Ping Request from Wan field, select Yes. 5. Click Apply. 73
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    You can specify keywords or web addresses to prevent access to specific URLs. NOTE: The URL Filter is based on a DNS query. If a network client has already accessed a website such as http://www.abcxxx.com, then the website will not be blocked (a DNS cache in the system stores previously visited
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    WAN packet exchanges and restricts network clients from accessing specific web services such as Telnet or FTP. To set up a Network Service filter: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Firewall > Network Service Filter tab. 2. On the Enable Network Services Filter field, select Yes
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    4.7 Administration 4.7.1 System The System page allows you to configure your wireless router settings. To set up the System settings: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Administration > System tab. 2. You can configure the following settings: • Change router login password: You
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    you want to automatically logout from the web GUI after some period of inactivity. 3. Click Apply. 4.7.2 Firmware Upgrade NOTE: Download the latest firmware from the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com To upgrade the firmware: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Administration
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    to reboot. • If the upgrade process fails, follow the Rescue mode process. For more details, refer to Restoring the firmware via the Rescue mode under 5.1 Basic Troubleshooting. 4.7.3 Restore/Save/Upload Setting To restore/save/upload wireless router settings: 1. From the navigation panel, go to
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    4.7.4 DSL Setting Modify your DSL settings from this page. IMPORTANT! Obtain your DSL settings from your Internet service provider (ISP) before doing any changes. 4.7.5 Feedback You can send your comments, suggestions, issues, or feedbacks to the ASUS Support Team. 79
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    4.8 System Log System Log contains your recorded network activities. NOTE: System log resets when the router is rebooted or powered off. To view your system log: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > System Log. 2. You can view your network activities in any of these tabs: •
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    .com/ for more product information and contact details of ASUS Technical Support. 5.1 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
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    The interface below appears. 3. From the interface, click Choose File, and browse for your firmware file. NOTE: You can download the latest firmware file from the ASUS Support site at http://www.asus.com/support 4. Click Update Software. The process takes about two minutes to complete. 5. After the
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    settings are correct. • Each client on the network should have a valid IP address. ASUS recommends that you use the wireless 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
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    device assigns the internal number. Can I make an internal call? You can make internal calls. Calls can be made between phone devices connected to DSL-AC87CG such as regular phones, VoIP, or DECT phones via the internal numbers. The outgoing number does not appear. The outgoing number appears only
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    , cancel the dial-up connection, and set the TCP/IP settings to obtain IP addresses automatically. For more details, refer to Chapter 1 of this user manual. • Ensure that you use CAT5e or CAT6 ethernet cables. 85
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    . NOTE: If you are having issues connecting to 5Ghz network, make sure that your wireless device supports 5Ghz or features dual band capabilities. • Out of Range: • Move the router closer to the wireless client. • Try to adjust antennas of the router to the best direction as described in section
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    • SSID has been hidden. If your device can find SSIDs from other routers but cannot find your router's SSID, go to Advanced Settings > Wireless > General, select No on Hide SSID, and select Auto on Channel. • If you are using a wireless LAN adapter, check if the wireless channel in use conforms to
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    described in the section Restart your network in following sequence under Basic Troubleshooting. • The device has been blocked via the Parental Control function the device is in the list. If the device is listed under Client Name, remove the device using the Delete button or adjust the Time
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    default settings: User Name: admin Password: admin Enable DHCP: Yes (if WAN cable is plugged in) IP address: http://router.asus.com (or 192.168.1.1) Domain Name: (Blank) Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 DNS Server 1: (Blank) DNS Server 2: (Blank) SSID (2.4GHz
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    access Web GUI Before configuring your wireless router, do the steps described in this section for your host computer and network clients. A. Disable the proxy server, if enabled. Windows® 7 1. Click Start > Internet Explorer to launch the browser. 2. Click Tools > Internet options > Connections
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    MAC OS 1. From your Safari browser, click Safari > Preferences > Advanced > Change Settings... 2. From the Network screen, deselect FTP Proxy and Web Proxy (HTTP). 3. Cllick Apply Now when done. NOTE: Refer to your browser's help feature for details on disabling the proxy server. B. Set the TCP/
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    TCP/IP tab, select Using DHCP in the Configure IPv4 dropdown list. 4. Cllick Apply Now when done. NOTE: Refer to your operating system's help and support feature for details on configuring your computer's TCP/IP settings. 92
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    C. Disable the dial-up connection, if enabled. Windows® 7 1. Click Start > Internet Explorer to launch the browser. 2. Click Tools > Internet options > Connections tab. 3. Tick Never dial a connection. 4. Click OK when done. NOTE: Refer to your browser's help feature for details on disabling the
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    Appendices Notices ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from 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
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    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
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    489-1 and EN 301 489-17 has been conducted. These are considered relevant and sufficient. Effective use of the radio spectrum - Article 3.2 Testing for radio test suites according to EN 300 328 & EN 301 893 have been conducted. These are considered relevant and sufficient. Operate the device in 5150
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    This equipment may be operated in AT, BE, CY, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IE, IT, LU, MT, NL, PL, PT, SK, SL, ES, SE, GB, IS, LI, NO, CH, BG, RO, RT. Canada, Industry Canada (IC) Notices This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
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    WARNING! • This radio transmitter (3568A-RTGZ00) has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than
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    License for the exact terms and conditions of this license. All future firmware updates will also be accompanied with their respective source code. Please site for updated information. Note that we do not offer direct support for the distribution. GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2, June 1991
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    have the freedom to distribute copies of free software (and charge for this service if you wish), that you receive source code or can get it if to know that what they have is not the original, so that any problems introduced by others will not reflect on the original authors' reputations. Finally,
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    that any patent must be licensed for everyone's free use or not licensed at all. The precise terms and conditions for copying, distribution and modification follow. Terms & conditions for copying, distribution, & modification 0. This License applies to any program or other work which contains a
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    these conditions: a) You must cause the modified files to carry prominent notices stating that you changed the files and the date of any change. b) You must cause any work that you distribute or publish, that in whole or in part contains or is derived from the Program or any part thereof, to be
  • Asus DSL-AC87VG | users manual in English - Page 103
    3. You may copy and distribute the Program (or a work based on it, under Section 2) in object code or executable form under the terms of Sections 1 and 2 above provided that you also do one of the following: a) Accompany it with the complete corresponding machinereadable source code, which must be
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    attempt otherwise to copy, modify, sublicense or distribute the Program is void, and will automatically terminate your rights under this License. However, parties who have received copies, or rights, from you under this License will not have their licenses terminated so long as such parties remain
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    License from time to time. Such new versions will be similar in spirit to the present version, but may differ in detail to address new problems or concerns. Each version is given a distinguishing version number. If the Program specifies a version number of this License which applies to it and "any
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    Foundation; we sometimes make exceptions for this. Our decision will be guided by the two goals of preserving the free status of all derivatives SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU ASSUME THE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION. 12 IN NO EVENT UNLESS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW
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    For Turkey only Authorised distributors in Turkey: BOGAZICI BIL GISAYAR SAN. VE TIC. A.S. Tel. No.: +90 212 3311000 Address: AYAZAGA MAH. KEMERBURGAZ CAD. NO.10 AYAZAGA/ISTANBUL CIZGI Elektronik San. Tic. Ltd. Sti. Tel. No.: +90 212 3567070 Address: CEMAL SURURI CD. HALIM MERIC IS MERKEZI
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    . (Asia Pacific) Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 Website www.asus.com.tw Technical Support Telephone Support Fax Online support +886228943447 +886228907698 support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA Telephone
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    800-92491 0033-170949400 0049-1805010920 0049-1805010923 (component support) 0049-2102959911 ( Fax ) 0036-15054561 199-400089 596766888 0041-848111010 0041-848111014 0041-848111012 +44-1442265548 0035-31890719918 008-800-100-ASUS 0038-0445457727 Service Hours 09:00-13:00 ; 14:00-18:00 Mon-Fri 09:00-
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    Networks Global Hotline Information Region Country Australia New Zealand Japan Hotline Numbers 1300-278788 Africa Israel 800-2787349 800-1212787 00971-42958941 0090-2165243000 0861-278772 *6557/0097239142800 *9770/0097235598555 Service Hours 09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri 09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri 09:00-18:00
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    00368-59045401 00372-6671796 00371-67408838 00370-37329000 00370-522101160 Service Hours 09:00-18:30 Mon-Fri 09:00-17 00-18:00 Mon-Fri NOTE: For more information, visit the ASUS support site at: http://support.asus.com Manufacturer: Authorised representative in Europe: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. Tel:
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User Guide
DSL-AC87VG
Dual-band Wi-Fi ADSL/VDSL DSL-AC87VG