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    User Guide 4G-AC68U Dual-Band Wireless-AC1900 LTE Modem Router
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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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    Device Properties 10 1.5 Positioning your router 11 1.6 Installing your router 12 1.6.1 Prepare the setup requirements 12 1.6.2 Set up your LTE wireless router 13 2 Getting started 2.1 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with Auto- detection 15 3 Configuring the General Settings 3.1 Using the Network
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    Table of contents 3.5 Traffic Analyzer 41 3.6 Using the USB Application 42 3.6.1 Using AiDisk 42 3.6.2 Using Servers Center 45 3.7 Using AiCloud 2.0 50 3.7.1 Cloud Disk 51 3.7.2 Smart Access 52 3.7.3 Smart Sync 53 3.7.4 Sync Server 54 3.7.5 Settings 57 4 Configuring the Advanced Settings
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    /Save/Upload Setting 102 4.8 System Log 103 4.9 Ethernet WAN Mobile Broadband Function Support List.104 5 Utilities 5.1 Device Discovery 106 5.2 Firmware Restoration 107 5.3 Setting up your printer server 108 5.3.1 ASUS EZ Printer Sharing 108 5.3.2 Using LPR to Share Printer 112 5.4 Download
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    6 Troubleshooting 6.1 Basic Troubleshooting 121 6.2 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs 123 Appendices Notices 132 ASUS Contact information 146 Networks Global Hotline Information 147 6
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    contents 4G-AC68U Wireless Router Network cable (RJ-45) 2 x 3G/4G antennas AC adapter Quick Start Guide NOTES: • If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer or ASUS for technical inquiries and support, Refer to the ASUS Support Hotline list at the back of this user manual
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    strength LED 1 lit LED: Weak signal 2 lit LEDs: Normal signal 3 lit LEDs: Strong signal Purple light for 3G connection, blue light for 4G connection WPS LED Off: WPS is not processing. Flashing quick: WPS is processing. USB 3.0 LED Off: No power or no physical connection. On: Has physical
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    Rescue mode Flashing quick: WPS is processing. Reset button This button resets or restores the system to its factory default settings. Power on/off button Press this off the Wi-Fi connection. 17 Micro SIM/USIM card slot Install a Micro SIM/USIM card into this slot to establish a Mobile Broadband Internet
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    NOTES: • Use only the adapter that came with your package. Using other adapters may damage the device. • Ensure to insert the Micro SIM/USIM card into the card slot before powering on the router. 1.4 Device Properties Power Consumption: • Input: AC 100~240V / 50~60Hz, DC 19V /2.37A (EU) Input: AC
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    , microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other industrial equipment. • Always update to the latest firmware. Visit the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com/Networking/4G-AC68U/HelpDesk_ Download/ to get the latest firmware updates. • To ensure the best wireless signal, orient the antennas as shown in
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    Prepare the setup requirements. To set up your wireless network, you need to meet the following requirements: • A Micro SIM/USIM card with WCDMA and LTE subscription IMPORTANT! Ensure that your Micro SIM/USIM card is subscribed to WCDMA and LTE services. Contact your mobile service provider about
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    router. a a b Wall Power Outlet c f Power Modem d e WAN g LAN Computer a. Attach the two 3G/4G antennas. b. Insert the Micro SIM/USIM card into the Micro SIM/USIM card slot. When the Micro SIM/USIM card is properly installed, the Mobile Broadband LED lights up and flashes slowly after
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    network name (SSID) of ASUS wireless routers. NOTE: XX refers to the last two digits of 2.4GHz MAC address. You can find it on the label on the back of your router. Installing Micro SIM/USIM card into your router 1. Find the Micro SIM/USIM card slot on the bottom of the router and lift
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    up your router using QIS (Quick Internet Setup): 1. Press the power button at the back asus.com in the address bar and refresh the browser again. 3. Log into the Web GUI. The QIS page launches automatically. By default, the login username and password for your router's Web GUI is "admin". 4G-AC68U
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    Next. You need this login name and password to log into ASUS router to view or change the router settings. You can take note of your router login name and password for future use. 5. If the WAN port is connected, the wireless router's Quick Internet Setup (QIS) feature automatically detects if your
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    wireless router's Quick Internet Setup (QIS) feature automatically detects and applies the APN setting to connect to the wireless base station. If the QIS wizard failed to automatically apply the APN setting or the SIM card prompts for a PIN code, set up the APN setting manually. NOTE: The PIN code
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    7. The dual WAN connection configuration result is displayed. Click Next to continue. Mobile Broadband Connection is configured successfully Ethernet WAN Connection is configured successfully 8. If both WAN are configured, go to next step to configure the wireless LAN settings. 18
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    wireless connection. Click Apply when done. 10. Your Internet and wireless settings are displayed. Click Next to complete the QIS process. 11. The 3G/4G signal strength LED lights up and is steady after completing the 3G/4G network settings via QIS, indicating a successful Internet connection. 19
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    3 Configuring the General Settings 3.1 Using the Network Map Network Map allows you to check the Internet connection status, configure your network's security settings, and manage your network clients. 20
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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, click System
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    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
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    3.1.3 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 Client Status icon to display your network client's information. 23
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    3. On Client status table, click the device icon to show the detailed profile of the device. To block a client's access to your network, select the client and click block icon . 24
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    3.1.4 Monitoring the Internet Status To monitor your Internet status: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Network Map tab. 2. On the Network Map screen, select the Internet icon to display your Internet configuration. You can also select Mobile Broadband icon configuration. to
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    3.1.5 Monitoring your USB device The ASUS wireless router provides one USB port for connecting USB sharing. NOTE: The wireless router works with most USB HDDs/Flash disks (up to 2 TB size) and supports read-write access for FAT16, FAT32, EXT2, EXT3, and NTFS. 4. On the AiDisk Wizard field, click
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    3.2 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. To create a guest network: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Guest Network. 2. On the Guest Network screen
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    9. Select Disable or Enable on the Access Intranet item. 10. Select No or Yes on MAC Filter item for your guest network. 11. When done, click Apply. 28
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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. 29
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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
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    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 Weak. To do this: a. Click an item. NOTE: When you click an item, the utility
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    Malicious Sites Blocking This feature restricts access to known malicious websites in the cloud database for an always-up-to-date protection. NOTE: This function is automatically enabled if you run the Router Weakness Scan. To enable Malicious Sites Blocking: 1. From the navigation panel, go to
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    . To configure Alert Preference: 1. From the Infected Device Prevention and Blocking pane, click Alert Preference. 2. Select or key in the e-mail provider, e-mail account, and password then click Apply. 33
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    3.3.2 Setting up Parental Controls Parental Control allows you to control the Internet access time or set the time limit for a client's network usage. To go to the Parental Controls main page: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > AiProtection. 2. From the AiProtection main page, click on
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    Web & Apps Filters Web & Apps Filters is a feature of Parental Controls that allows you to block access to unwanted web sites or applications. To configure Web & Apps Filters: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > AiProtection. 2. From the AiProtection main page, click on the Parental
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    Time Scheduling Time Scheduling allows you to set the time limit for a client's network usage. NOTE: Ensure that your system time is synchronized with the NTP server. To configure Time Scheduling: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General >AiProtection > Parental Controls > Time Scheduling. 2.
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    3. From the Clients Name column, select or key in the client's name from the drop down list box. NOTE: You may also key in the client's MAC address in the Client MAC Address column. Ensure that the client name does not contain special characters or spaces as these may cause the router to function
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    3.4 Adaptive QoS 3.4.1 Bandwidth Monitor This feature allows you to monitor the bandwidth of WAN/LAN and displays the upload and download speed of your connection. Apps analysis To enable Apps analysis: From the Bandwidth Monitor tab, go to the Apps Analysis pane, click ON. 38
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    3.4.2 QoS This feature ensures bandwidth for prioritized tasks and applications. To enable the QoS function: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Adaptive QoS> QoS tab. 2. From the Enable Smart QoS pane, click ON. 3. Fill in the upload and download bandwidth fields. NOTE: Get the bandwidth
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    3.4.3 Web History This feature displays the history and details of the sites or URLs that the client visited. To view the Web History: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Adaptive QoS> Web History tab. 2. (Optional) Click Refresh to clear the list. 40
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    3.5 Traffic Analyzer The traffic monitor feature allows you to access the bandwidth usage and speed of your Internet, wired, or wireless networks. It allows you to monitor network traffic in real-time or on a daily basis. It also offers an option to display the network traffic within the last 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. 3.6.1 Using AiDisk AiDisk allows you to share files stored on a connected USB device through the
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    Select the access rights that you want to assign to the clients accessing your shared data. 4. Create your domain name via the ASUS DDNS services, read the Terms of Service and then select I will use the service and accept the Terms of service and key in your domain name. When done, click Next. 43
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    You can also select Skip ASUS DDNS settings then click Next to skip the DDNS setting. 5. Click Finish to complete the setting. 6. To access the FTP site that you created, launch a
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    via a Media Server directory, Samba share service, or FTP share service. You can also configure other settings for 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 4G-AC68U
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    > USB application > Media Services and Servers > Media Servers All Disks Shared or Manual Media Server Path. 3.6.3 Using Network Place (Samba) Share service Network Place (Samba) the Samba service. To use Samba share: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > USB application > Media Services and
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    , delete, or modify an account. To create a new account: a) Click to add new account. b) In the Account and Password fields, key in the name and password of your network client. Retype the password to confirm. Click Add to add the account to the list. To delete an existing account: a) Select the
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    access. • No: Select this option if you do not want to share a specific file folder. 4. Click Apply to apply the changes. 3.6.4 Using the FTP Share service FTP share enables an FTP server to share files from USB disk to other devices via your local area network or via the Internet. IMPORTANT
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    the section "3.6.1 Using AiDisk". 1. From the navigation panel, click General > USB application > Media Services and Servers > FTP Share tab. 2. From the list of folders, select the type of ://.asuscomm.com and your user name and password on a web browser or a third-party FTP utility. 49
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    is a cloud service application that allows you to save, sync, share, and access your files. To use AiCloud: 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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    3.7.1 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. 51
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    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. 3.7.2 Smart a domain name for your router with ASUS DDNS. For more details, refer to section 4.3.7 DDNS. • By default, AiCloud provides a secure HTTPS connection.
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    the nabigation panel, click AiCloud 2.0 > AiCloud 2.0 >Smart Sync > Go. 2. Select ON to enable Smart Sync. 3. Click Add new account. 4. Enter your ASUS WebStorage or Dropbox account password and select the directory that you want to sync with WebStorage. 5. Select Syn rules for the Smart sync task
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    6. Click Apply to add the sync task . 3.7.4 Sync Server 54
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    To use Sync Server: 1. From the navigation panel, click AiCloud 2.0 > Sync Server. 2. Enter Sync Server configuration on Invitation Generator to enable Smart Sync. 3. Send your friend the sync invitation. 4. After a invitation is generated, you can check the sync task on Sync List table . 5. You can
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    Maximum number of failed login attempts in the defined duration, the AiCloud service will be disabled automatically. The Secure Socket Layer (SSL) is a secure data transfer, which includes access password. User access the AiCloud web portal use a default port, 443, over https. The content
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    basic configuration for 2.4GHz or 5GHz frequency band. 3. In the SSID field, 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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    enabled, you would need to enter the SSID manually on the wireless device to access the wireless network to connect to the wireless router. Hardware that supports 802.11n natively, however, will only run at transmission speeds: • 20/40MHz (default): Select this bandwidth to automatically select
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    is with integrated EAP server or an external RADIUS back-end authentication server. 11. When done, click Apply. 4.1.2 WPS WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a wireless security standard that allows you to easily connect devices to a wireless network. You can configure the WPS function via the PIN code
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    authentication using Open System and WPA2Personal. WPS does not support a wireless network that uses a Shared Key, WPA-Personal, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, and RADIUS encryption method. • Check your wireless device or its user manual for the location of the WPS button. • During the WPS
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    connect to another wireless access point exclusively, preventing other wireless devices or stations to access your ASUS wireless router. It can also be considered as a wireless repeater where your ASUS wireless router communicates with another access point and other wireless devices. To set up the
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    the Add button to enter the MAC address of other available Access Points 6. Click Apply. NOTES: • In Hybrid mode, wireless devices connected to the ASUS wireless router only receives half the connection speed of the Access Point. • Any Access Point added to the list should be on the same Control
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    4.1.4 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. Tick
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    4.1.5 RADIUS Setting RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial In User Service) Setting provides an extra layer of security when you choose WPAEnterprise, WPA2- Port field, key in the server port. 6. In the Connection Secret field, assign the password to access your RADIUS server. 7. Click Apply. 65
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    4.1.6 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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    • Enable wireless scheduler: Select Yes to enable wireless networking by the following schedule rules. Select No to disable the schedule rules. • Date to Enable Radio (weekdays): You can specify which days of the week wireless networking is enabled. • Time of Day to Enable Radio: You can specify a
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    value is three milliseconds. • Beacon Interval: Beacon Interval is the time between one DTIM and the next. The default value is 100 milliseconds. Lower the Beacon Interval value for an unstable wireless connection or for roaming devices. • Enable TX Bursting: Enable TX Bursting improves
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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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    4.2.2 DHCP Server 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.
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    Settings section, key in your DNS Server and WINS Server IP address if needed. 8. Your wireless router can also manually assign IP addresses to devices on the network. On the Enable Manual Assignment field, choose Yes to assign an IP address to specific MAC addresses on the network. Up to 32 MAC
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    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 Routing table: 1. From the navigation
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    . Contact your ISP for specific information regarding your service. 4.2.5 Switch Control Switch Control tab enables you to configure NAT Acceleration and Jumbo frame to improve network performance. We recommend that you do not change the default route settings unless you have advanced knowledge. 73
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    to Advanced Settings > WAN > Internet Connection tab. 2. Configure the following settings below. When done, click Apply. • WAN Connection Type: Choose your Internet Service Provider type. The choices are Automatic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP or static IP. Consult your ISP if the router is unable to obtain
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    support P2P applications, interactive gaming, video conferencing, and web or proxy servers. Unlike Port forwarding, which involves manually ISPs monitor the MAC address of networking devices that connect to their service and reject any unrecognized device that attempt to connect. To avoid connection
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    ISP service. • Clone or change the MAC address of the ASUS wireless router to match the MAC address of the previous networking device recognized by the ISP. • DHCP query frequency: Changes the DHCP Discovery interval settings to avoid overloading the DHCP server. 4.3.1.2 Mobile broadband 4G-AC68U
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    (Access Point Name) service (optional): Contact your 3G/4G service provider for detailed information. • Dial Number: The 3G/4G provider's access number • PIN code: Enter the 3G/4G provider's PIN code for connection on SIM PIN Management if the SIM card is required. NOTE: • The default PIN code may
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    : Enter the username and password that your 3G/4G network provider has provided. • Idle Time: Enter the time (in broadband connection: 1. On Network Type field, select your preferred network: • Auto (Default): Select Auto to allow the wireless router to automatically select the channel that has the
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    automatically connect to a 3G or 4G network. • 4G only: Select this option to automatically connect the wireless router to a 4G network only. • 3G only of your SIM card. If the mobile network from your ISP is not found, connect to a roaming network of other ISPs. • Using a roaming service will incur
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    Start Day: Select the day you wish the data usage to begin to accumulate. The data usage will be reset at the end of each cycle. 3. Data Usage Limit: Set the monthly maximum volume of traffic (in notification. Note: The SMS fee is charged to your Micro SIM/USIM card of your router. 7. Click Apply. 80
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    Configure PIN Code Enter PIN code if SIM card is required you to enter a PIN Code before apply APN connection. You can also click Modify button to change PIN code when PIN code authentication is enable. 81
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    Mobile Connection Status To find Mobile broadband Information: 1. Click to find the detail information. 2. The Mobile Connection Status screen displays the detailed Mobile Broadband connection status. 82
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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. 83
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    4.3.3 Dual WAN Your ASUS wireless router provides dual WAN support. You can set the dual WAN feature to any of these two modes: • Failover Mode: Select this mode to use the secondary WAN as the
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    the ping test counter and getting no response from the target IP address. • Enable User-defined Target: Select Yes when you want to manually define the target IP address or FQDN (Fully Qualified Domain Name) for the ping test packet. 4.3.4 Port Trigger Port range triggering opens a predetermined
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    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 one PC at the
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    . Setting up Port Forwarding on your router allows PCs outside the network to 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
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    disabled and you set 80 as the HTTP server's port range for your WAN setup, then your http server/web server would be in conflict with the router's used for HTTP. A specific port can only be used by one application or service at a time. Hence, two PCs attempting to access data through the same port
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    access (referred to as "Internet client"). This client should not be connected to the ASUS router. • On the Internet client, use the router's WAN IP to access the allows multiple computers to run applications that would normally require manually forwarding the same ports to each PC on the network.
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    Configure the setting below. When done, 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
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    . If you want to use ASUS DDNS, fill in the Host Name in the format of xxx.asuscomm.com (xxx is your host name). • If you want to use a different DDNS service, click FREE TRIAL and register online first. Fill in the User Name or E-mail Address and Password or DDNS Key fields
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    to pass through the router to the network clients. PPTP Passthrough, L2TP Passthrough, IPsec Passthrough and RTSP Passthrough are enabled by default. To enable / disable the NAT Passthrough settings: 1. Go to the Advanced Settings > WAN > NAT Passthrough tab. 2. Select Enable or Disable for
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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. 93
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    Settings if want to configure advanced VPN settings such as broadcast support, authentication, MPPE Encryption, and Client IP address range. 4. On the Network Place (Samba) Support field, select Yes. 5. Enter the user name and password for accessing the VPN server. Click the button. 6. Click Apply
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    firewall for your network. NOTE: The Firewall feature is enabled by default. 4.6.1 General To set up basic Firewall settings: 1. From the DoS protection, select Yes to protect your network from DoS (Denial of Service) attacks though this may affect your router's performance. 4. You can also
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    up the Keyword Filter. • Web pages compressed using HTTP compression cannot be filtered. HTTPS pages also cannot be blocked using a keyword filter. 4.6.4 Network Services Filter The Network Services Filter blocks LAN to WAN packet exchanges and restricts network clients from accessing specific web
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    and time when the filters will be active. 5. To specify a Network Service to filter, enter the Source IP, Destination IP, Port Range, and Protocol. Click the button. 6. Click Apply. 4.6.5 IPv6 Firewall By default, your ASUS wireless router blocks all unsolicited incoming traffic. The IPv6 Firewall
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    2. Select any of these operation modes: • Wireless router mode (default): In wireless router mode, the wireless router connects to the Internet a new wireless network on an existing network. • Media Bridge: This setup requires two wireless routers. The second router serves as a media bridge where
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    3. Click Apply. NOTE: The router will reboot when you change the modes. 4.7.2 System The System page allows you to configure your wireless router settings. 99
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    password. • Time Zone: Select the time zone for your network. • NTP Server: The wireless router can access a NTP (Network time Protocol) server in order to synchronize the time. • Enable Telnet: Click Yes to enable Telnet services will pop up a screen to guide to how to configure the WAN connection
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    Upgrade NOTE: Download the latest firmware from the ASUS website at http:// www.asus.com/Networking/4G-AC68U/HelpDesk_Download/ To upgrade the firmware: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Administration > Firmware Upgrade tab. 2. In the New Firmware File field, click Browse to
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    tab. 2. Select the tasks that you want to do: • To restore to the default factory settings, click Restore, and click OK in the confirmation message. • To save the current Upload. Note: If issues occur, upload the latest firmware version and configure new settings. Do not restore the router to its
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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
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    access and WAN backup interface. LAN, WAN, VPN, and Firewall supports different functions. See the comparison table below. Wired WAN IPTV V Passthrough V QoS V General V URL Filter V Keyword Filter V Network Services Filter V IPv6 Firewall V System >> V Enable Web Access from WAN
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    V Access from WAN VPN Server V FTP Server V Applications V V (2) V V (2) V V (2) NOTES: V (1) : Mobile WAN has separated configuration on its configuration page V (2) : In most of using case, Internet service provide dispatch the mobile broadband a private IP, that will cause the WAN
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    Firmware Restoration v1.9.0.4 at http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ ASUS/LiveUpdate/Release/Wireless/Rescue.zip • Windows Printer Utility v1.0.5.5 at http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ ASUS/LiveUpdate/Release/Wireless/Printer.zip • The utilities are not supported > ASUS Utility > 4G-AC68U Wireless Router
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    mode on the router before using the Firmware Restoration utility. NOTE: This feature is not supported on MAC OS. To launch the rescue mode and use the Firmware Restoration utility: 1. Unplug the wireless router from the power source. 2. Hold the Reset button at the rear panel and simultaneously
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    desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility 4G-AC68U Wireless Router > Firmware Restoration. 5. Specify a firmware file, then click Upload. NOTE: This is not a firmware upgrade utility and cannot be used on a working ASUS Wireless Router. Normal firmware upgrades must be done through the web
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    , go to General > USB Application > Network Printer Server. 2. Click Download Now! to download the network printer utility. NOTE: Network printer utility is supported on Windows® XP, Windows® Vista, and Windows® 7 only. To install the utility on Mac OS, select Use LPR protocol for sharing printer
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    4. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your hardware, then click Next. 5. Wait a few minutes for the initial setup to finish. Click Next. 6. Click Finish to complete the installation. 110
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    7. Follow the Windows® OS instructions to install the printer driver. 8. After the printer's driver installation is complete, network clients can now use the printer. 111
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    5.3.2 Using LPR to Share Printer You can share your printer with computers running on Windows® and MAC operating system using LPR/LPD (Line Printer Remote/ Line Printer Daemon). Sharing your LPR printer To share your LPR printer: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Devices and Printers > Add
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    3. Select Create a new port then set Type of Port to Standard TCP/IP Port. Click New Port. 4. In the Hostname or IP address field, key in the IP address of the wireless router then click Next. 113
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    5. Select Custom then click Settings. 6. Set Protocol to LPR. In the Queue Name field, key in LPRServer then click OK to continue. 114
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    7. Click Next to finish setting up the standard TCP/IP port. 8. Install the printer driver from the vendor-model list. If your printer is not in the list, click Have Disk to manually install the printer drivers from a CD-ROM or file. 115
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    9. Click Next to accept the default name for the printer. 10. Click Finish to complete the installation. 116
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    5.4 Download Master Download Master is a utility that helps you download files even while your laptops or other devices are switched off. NOTE: You need a USB device connected to the wireless router to use Download Master. To use Download Master: 1. Click General > USB application > Download Master
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    , allow you to change the information updated period. • You can select folder path from Download to field as download file repository. • The default port number for DownloadMaster administration page is 8081. If the port number conflicts with other application you can change from here. • To manage
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    settings: 1. From Download Master's navigation panel, click Bit Torrent to launch the Bit Torrent Setting page. 2. Select a specific port or use the default port for your download task. 3. To prevent network congestion, you can limit the maximum upload and download speeds under Speed Limits. 4. You
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    5.4.2 NZB settings You can set up a USENET server to download NZB files. After entering USENET settings, click Apply. 5.4.3 eMule settings You can set up a eMule server to download file from eMule. After entering eMule settings, click Apply. 120
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    . com/ for more product information and contact details of ASUS Technical Support. 6.1 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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    ensure that the SSID (wireless network name), encryption mehtod, and password are correct. Check if your network settings are correct. • Each . 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
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    previous section. • Ensure that you are using the correct login information. The default factory login name and password is "admin/admin". Ensure that the Caps Lock key is disabled when you more details, refer to Chapter 1 of this user manual. • Ensure that you use CAT5e or CAT6 ethernet cables. 123
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    having issues connecting to 5Ghz network, make sure that your wireless device supports 5Ghz or features dual band capabilities. • Out of Range: • Move cannot connect to the router wirelessly, you can reset your router to factory default settings. In the router GUI,click Administration > Restore/
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    sequence under Basic Troubleshooting. • The device card slot. The 3G/4G Mobile Broadband LED lights up, indicating that the SIM card is properly installed. • The APN settings are not applied automatically. Obtain the APN service settings from your ISP, then follow the steps below tho manually
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    (network name) or network password • Setup a new SSID and encryption key via a wired connection (Ethernet cable). Launch the web GUI, go to Network Map, click the router icon, enter a new SSID and encryption key, and then click Apply. • Reset your router to the default settings. Launch the web GUI
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    and click Restore. The following are the factory default settings: User Name: admin Password: admin Enable DHCP: Yes (if WAN router. Firmware upgrade failed. Launch the rescue mode and run the Firmware Restoration utility. Refer to section 5.2 Firmware Restoration on how to use
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    Cannot 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 >
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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. 130
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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 our commitment to 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
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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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    text of EU declaration of conformity is available at https://www.asus.com/support/ Declaration of Conformity for Ecodesign directive 2009/125/ EC Testing 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
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    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 broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect
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    Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Information This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 31 cm between the radiator & your body. Cet équipement est conforme aux limites
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    every CD shipped with our product. All future firmware updates will also be accompanied with their respective Note that we do not offer direct support for the distribution. GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE software, we are referring to freedom, not price. Our General Public Licenses are designed to make
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    is modified by someone else and passed on, we want its recipients 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, any free program is threatened constantly by software patents. We wish to avoid
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    be distributed under the terms of this General Public License. The "Program", below, refers to any such program or work, and a "work based on the Program" means either the Program or any derivative work under copyright law: that is to say, a work containing the Program or a portion of it, either
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    c) If the modified program normally reads commands interactively when run, you must cause it, when started running for such interactive use in the most ordinary way, to print or display an announcement including an appropriate copyright notice and a notice that there is no warranty (or else, saying
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    b) Accompany it with a written offer, valid for at least three years, to give any third party, for a charge no more than your cost of physically performing source distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code, to be distributed under the terms of Sections 1 and 2
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    modify or distribute the Program or its derivative works. These actions are prohibited by law if you do not accept this License. Therefore, by modifying or distributing the Program (or any work based on the Program), you indicate your acceptance of this License to do so, and all its terms and
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    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 Foundation; we sometimes make exceptions for this. Our decision will be guided by the two goals of preserving the free status of all derivatives
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    RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRAM IS WITH YOU. 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 OR AGREED TO IN WRITING WILL ANY COPYRIGHT HOLDER, OR ANY OTHER PARTY
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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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    Number 800-92491 0033-170949400 0049-1805010920 0049-1805010923 (component support) 0049-2102959911 ( Fax ) 0036-15054561 199-400089 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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    278788 0800-1232787 Korea Thailand Singapore Asia-Pacific Malaysia Philippine India India(WL/NW) Indonesia Americas Vietnam Hong Kong USA Canada 0062-2129495000 500128 (Local Only) 1900-555581 00852-35824770 1-812-282-2787 001-8008367847 Service Hours 09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri 09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri 09:00
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    00368-59045401 00372-6671796 00371-67408838 00370-37329000 00370-522101160 Service Hours 09:00-18:00 Sun-Thu 09:00- 18:00 Mon-Fri NOTE: For more information, visit the ASUS support site at: https://www.asus.com/support Manufacturer: Authorised representative in Europe: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. Tel
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User Guide
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