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User Guide CM-32 Wireless-AC2600 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem Router - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 2
"). 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 - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 3
label 10 1.5 Hardware Setup 10 1.5.1 Setup Requirements 10 1.5.2 Setting up your cable modem router 11 2 Connecting to the Internet 2.1 Activate your Internet service 13 2.2 Specify the starting frequency 14 2.3 Quick Internet Setup 16 2.4 Connecting to your wireless network 18 3 Configuring - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 4
4 Configuring the Advanced Settings 4.1 Wireless 44 4.1.1 General 44 4.1.2 WPS 47 4.1.3 Wireless MAC Filter 49 4.1.4 RADIUS Setting 50 General 70 4.6.2 URL Filter 70 4.6.3 Keyword filter 71 4.6.4 Network Services Filter 72 4.6.5 IPv6 Firewall 72 4.7 Administration 74 4.7.1 System - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 5
printer server 78 Download Master 83 5.4.1 Configuring Bit Torrent download settings 84 5.4.2 NZB settings 85 6 Troubleshooting 6.1 Basic Troubleshooting 86 6.2 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs 89 Appendices Notices ...98 ASUS Contact information 110 Networks USA Hotline Information 110 5 - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 6
1 Getting to know your cable modem router 1.1 Package contents CM-32_AC2600 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem Router Network cable (RJ-45) Support CD (Manual & Device Discovery utility) AC adapter Quick Start Guide NOTES: • If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact ASUS for technical inquiries and - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 7
DOCSIS 3.0 bonded upstream. Blue: Ranging complete DOCSIS 2.0 bonded upstream. Cable WAN LED Off: No power or ranging is not complete. Flashing: : No 2.4GHz or 5GHz signal. On: Wireless system is ready. Flashing: Transmitting or receiving data via wireless connection. Link LED Off: No LAN devices - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 8
into this port to establish WAN connection. Coaxial port Connect a coaxial cable into this port to establish DOCSIS connection. Power (DC-IN) port Insert the bundled AC adapter into this port and connect your router to a power source. NOTES: • Use only the adapter that came with your package. Using - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 9
to it, ensure that you: • Place the cable modem router in a centralized area for a maximum wireless coverage for the network devices. • Keep the device 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 - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 10
bottom of your cable modem router contains the default Wi-Fi network name (SSID), Wi-Fi password, login information for the web graphical user interface (web GUI), serial number, MAC address, and other information. 1.5 Hardware Setup 1.5.1 Setup Requirements To set up your wireless network, you need - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 11
up your cable modem router You can connect your CM-32 as a cable modem router or use it as a standalone Wi-Fi router. IMPORTANT! Use a wired connection when setting up your cable modem router to avoid possible setup problems. Setting up as a cable modem router CM-32 ETHERNET CABLE LAN WAN - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 12
your CM-32 as a standalone Wi-Fi router CM-32 Laptop LAN WAN Modem Internet 1. Insert your cable modem router's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to a power outlet. 2 Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to your cable modem router's LAN port. 3. Insert your modem's AC - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 13
CM-32 is still not visible to your ISP or your ISP can not provide technical support, do the following: 1) Go to router.asus.com or http://192.168.1.1. 2) Click Skip Setup Wizard on the top left of the screen and you will be directed to the Network Map. 3) On the left-side menu, click Cable > CM - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 14
5 GHz LEDs light up. 2. Launch your web browser and go to http:// router.asus.com or http://192.168.1.1. 3. Enter default login name "admin" and password "admin" when prompted. 4. On the welcome page, click Go to proceed. 5. Set up a new login name and password for your CM-32, then click Next. 14 - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 15
5. Select Static IP, click Next. 6. Enter the IP address and DNS information provided by your ISP, click Next. NOTE: CM-32 supports Automatic IP (DHCP) and Static IP Internet type only. 15 - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 16
7. Confirm the wireless network name (SSID) and security key for your 2.4GHz and 5 GHz wireless connection. You can keep the default wireless settings or assign new ones. Click Apply when done. 16 - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 17
device, click the network icon in the taskbar to display the available wireless networks. 2. Connect to your CM-32's SSID and when prompted, enter the password. 3. If you have changed the CM-32's SSID and password during the basic network setup process, enter the information you have set up. 17 - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 18
. 2. Launch your web browser and go to http:// router.asus.com or http://192.168.1.1. 3. Enter default login name "admin" and password "admin" or your personal login name and password if you have set. 4. On the left-side menu, click Cable, then click CM Tuner tab. 5. In the Starting Frequency field - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 19
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. 19 - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 20
3.1.1 Changing the wireless security settings CM-32 comes with a set of unique default wireless security settings. You can change the settings if you like to. To change the wireless security settings: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Network Map. 2. On the Network Map screen and under - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 21
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 security passkey. IMPORTANT! The IEEE - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 22
3.1.2 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 Clients icon to display your network client's information. 3. To block a client's access to your network, select the client and - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 23
.0 ports on the front and rear panel of your cable modem router. Ensure that the USB storage device is formatted and partitioned properly. Refer to the Plug-n-Share Disk Support List at http://event.asus.com/networks/disksupport • The USB ports support two USB drives or one printer and one USB drive - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 24
the section 3.5 Using the USB Application and 3.6 Using AiCloud in this user manual. To monitor your USB device: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General Servers Center in this user manual. • The wireless router works with most USB HDDs/Flash disks and supports read-write access for FAT16, FAT32, NTFS - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 25
Safely removing the USB disk IMPORTANT: Incorrect removal of the USB disk may cause data corruption. To safely remove the USB disk: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Network Map. 2. In the upper right corner, click > Eject USB disk. When the USB disk is ejected successfully, the USB - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 26
Network provides temporary visitors with Internet connectivity via access to separate SSIDs or networks without providing access to your private network. NOTE: CM-32 supports up to six SSIDs (three 2.4GHz and three 5GHz SSIDs). To create a guest network: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 27
4. To change a guest's settings, click the guest settings you want to modify. Click Remove to delete the guest's settings. 5. Assign a wireless name for your temporary network on the Network Name (SSID) field. 6. Select an Authentication Method. 7. If you select a WPA authentication method, select a - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 28
3.3 Using the Traffic Manager 3.3.1 Managing QoS (Quality of Service) and bandwidth Quality of Service (QoS) allows you to set the bandwidth priority and manage network traffic. To set up QoS: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Traffic Manager > - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 29
NOTES: • Traditional QoS and Bandwidth limiter do not work simultaneously. • To fill in the source IP or MAC, you can: a) Enter a specific IP address, such as "192.168.122.1". b) Enter IP addresses within one subnet or within the same IP pool, such as "192.168.123.*", or "192.168.*.*" c) Enter all - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 30
Traffic The traffic monitor function allows you to access the bandwidth usage and speed of your Internet, wired, and wireless networks. It allows you to monitor network traffic even on a daily basis. NOTE: Packets from the Internet are evenly transmitted to the wired and wireless devices. 30 - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 31
address in the Client MAC Address column. NOTE: Ensure that the client 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. Set up the allowed time limit in Time Management map. Drag and drop - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 32
2.0 ports on the front and rear panel of your cable modem 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 - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 33
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. You can also select Skip - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 34
Your cable modem router allows DLNA-supported devices to access multimedia files from the USB disk connected to it. Go to General > USB application, click Install under Media Server to install to your USB disk. NOTE: Before using the DLNA Media Server function, connect your device to the CM-32 - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 35
. • Media Server Status: Displays the status of the media server. Using Network Place (Samba) Share service Network Place (Samba) Share allows you to set up the accounts and permissions for the Samba service. To use Samba share: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > USB application > Servers - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 36
2. Follow the steps below to add, 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 - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 37
access. • No: Select this option if you do not want to share a specific file folder. 4. Click Apply to apply the changes. 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 - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 38
To use FTP Share service: NOTES: 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 panel, - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 39
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 - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 40
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. Goto 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. 40 - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 41
4. You can now start accessing Cloud Disk files on devices connected 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. 41 - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 42
3.6.2 Smart Access The Smart Access function allows you to easily access your home network via your router's domain name. NOTES: • You can create a domain name for your router with ASUS DDNS. For more details, refer to section 4.3.6 DDNS. • By default, AiCloud provides a secure HTTPS connection. Key - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 43
3.6.3 Smart Sync To use Smart Sync: 1. Launch AiCloud, click Smart Sync > Go. 2. 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. 43 - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 44
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 SSID. The SSIDs on the information banner are updated once new SSIDs are saved to - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 45
to allow 802.11AC, 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b devices to connect to the wireless router. • Legacy: Select Legacy to allow 802.11b/g/n devices to connect to the wireless router. Hardware that supports 802.11n natively, however, will only run at a maximum speed of 54Mbps. • N only: Select N only to - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 46
with integrated EAP server or an external RADIUS back-end authentication server. • Radius with 802.1x NOTE: Your wireless router supports the maximum transmission rate of 54Mbps when the Wireless Mode is set to Auto and encryption method is WEP or TKIP. 9. Select any of these WEP (Wired Equivalent - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 47
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 or WPS button. NOTE: Ensure that the devices support WPS. To enable WPS on your wireless network: 1. From the navigation - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 48
Personal. WPS does not support a wireless network that uses a wireless device's user manual or on the device itself. b.Key in the Client PIN code on the text box. c. Click Start to put your wireless router into WPS survey mode. The router's LED indicators quickly flash three times until the WPS setup - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 49
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. In the Frequency field, select the frequency band that you - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 50
RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial In User Service) Setting provides an extra layer of security when you choose WPAEnterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, or Radius with 802.1x as your Authentication Mode. To set up wireless RADIUS settings: 1. Ensure that the wireless router's authentication mode is set to - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 51
the professional settings will be applied to. • Enable Radio: Select Yes to enable wireless networking. Select No to disable wireless networking. • 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 - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 52
: Preamble Type defines the length of time that the router spent for CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check). CRC is a method of detecting errors during data transmission. Select Short for a busy wireless network with high network traffic. Select Long if your wireless network is composed of older or legacy - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 53
multicast forwarding: Select Enable to allow the wireless router to forward multicast traffic to other wireless devices that support multicast. Select Disable to prevent the router from forwarding multicast transmissions. • Enable WMM APSD: Enable WMM APSD (Wi-Fi Multimedia Automatic Power Save - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 54
panel, go to Advanced Settings > LAN > LAN IP tab. 2. Modify the IP address and Subnet Mask. 3. When done, click Apply. 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 - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 55
4.2.3 Route If your network makes use of more than one 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 - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 56
Domain Name text box, enter a domain name for the wireless router. 4. In the IP Pool Starting Address field, key in 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 - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 57
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 or Static IP. Consult your ISP if the router is unable to obtain a valid IP address or if you are unsure the WAN connection type - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 58
. To avoid connection issues due to an unregistered MAC address, you can: o Contact your ISP and update the MAC address associated with your ISP service. o 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. 58 - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 59
4.3.2 Dual WAN Your ASUS wireless router provides dual WAN failover and failback support. To set up dual WAN: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > WAN > Dual WAN tab. 2. Configure Primary WAN, Secondary WAN, check Failback if - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 60
the following settings below. When done, click Apply. • Enable Port Trigger: Choose Yes to enable Port Trigger. • Well-Known Applications: Select popular games and web services to add to the Port Trigger List. • Description: Enter a short name or description for the - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 61
data. This incoming port closes once a specific 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 - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 62
of devices on your local network. 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 - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 63
FTP server as this would conflict with the router's native FTP server assignment. • Service Name: Enter a service name. • Port Range: If you want HTTP server's port range for your WAN setup, then your http server/web server would be in conflict with the router's web user interface. • A network - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 64
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 server. If port forwarding allows multiple computers to run applications that would normally require manually forwarding the same ports to each PC on the network - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 65
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 - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 66
4.3.6 DDNS Setting up DDNS (Dynamic DNS) allows you to access the router from outside your network through the provided ASUS DDNS Service 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 - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 67
Enable wildcard: Enable wildcard if your DDNS service requires one. NOTES: DDNS service will not work under these conditions: • When the wireless router is using a private WAN IP address (192.168.x.x, 10.x.x.x, or 172.16.x.x), as indicated by a yellow text. • The router may be on a network that uses - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 68
4.4 IPv6 This wireless router supports IPv6 addressing, a system that supports 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. 2. Select your - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 69
: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > VPN Server. 2. On the Enable PPTP Server field, select Yes. 3. On the Network Place (Samba) Support field, select Yes. 4. Enter the user name and password for accessing the VPN server. Click the button. 5. Click Apply. NOTE: For advanced VPN - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 70
4.6 Firewall The wireless router can serve as a hardware firewall for your network. NOTE: 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 monitor packets exchanged between the LAN and - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 71
To set up a URL filter: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Firewall > URL Filter tab. 2. On the Enable URL Filter field, select Enabled. 3. Enter a URL and click the button. 4. Click Apply. 4.6.3 Keyword filter Keyword filter blocks access to webpages containing specified - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 72
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 - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 73
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 function - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 74
following settings: • Change router login password: You can change the password and login name for the wireless router by entering a new name 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 on - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 75
4.7.2 Restore/Save/Upload Setting To restore/save/upload cable modem router settings: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > then click Upload. If issues occur, upload the latest firmware version and configure new settings. Do not restore the router to its default settings. 75 - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 76
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: • General Log • DHCP Leases • Wireless Log • Port Forwarding • Routing Table NOTE: To download cable log - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 77
the cable modem router's utilities from the bundled support CD. • If Autorun is disabled, run setup.exe from the root directory of the support CD. • The utilities are not supported on MAC OS. 5.1 Device Discovery Device Discovery is an ASUS WLAN utility that detects an ASUS router device, and - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 78
5.2 Setting up your printer server You can share your printer with computers running on Windows® and MAC operating system using LPR/LPD (Line Printer Remote/ Line Printer Daemon). To share your LPR printer: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Devices and Printers > Add a printer to run the - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 79
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. 79 - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 80
5. Select Custom then click Settings. 6. Set Protocol to LPR. In the Queue Name field, key in LPRServer then click OK to continue. 80 - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 81
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. 81 - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 82
9. Click Next to accept the default name for the printer. 10. Click Finish to complete the installation. 82 - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 83
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 to download and install the utility automatically - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 84
5. Use the navigation panel to configure the advanced settings. 5.3.1 Configuring Bit Torrent download settings To configure BitTorrent download settings: 1. From Download Master's navigation panel, click Bit Torrent to launch the Bit Torrent Setting page. 2. Select a specific port for your download - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 85
5.3.2 NZB settings You can set up a USENET server to download NZB files. After entering USENET settings, Apply. 85 - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 86
/ 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 When the cable modem router is plugged in but all the LEDs are off: 1. Check - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 87
are using a RJ45 Ethernet cable. 3. Try to use another Ethernet cable. 4. If still can not access to the GUI via a LAN port, contact support hotline. Restart your network in the following sequence: 1. Unplug the modem router. 2. Turn off the computers. 3. Plug in the modem router and then wait for - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 88
• 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. 88 - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 89
router GUI using a web browser • If your computer is wired, check the Ethernet cable connection and LED status as described in the previous section. • Ensure that you are using the correct login information. The default factory login 1 of this user manual. • Ensure that you use CAT5e or CAT6 ethernet - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 90
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 1.4 Positioning your - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 91
available in your country/area. If not, adjust the channel, channel bandwidth, and wireless mode. • If you still cannot connect to the router wirelessly, you can reset your router to factory default settings. In the router GUI,click Administration > Restore/Save/Upload Setting and click Restore. 91 - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 92
IP address and gateway address. You forgot the SSID (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 - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 93
your personal login name and password • You have to reset the cable modem router to the Login name: Password: Enable DHCP: IP address: Domain Name: Subnet Mask: DNS Server 1: DNS Server 2: SSID (2.4GHz): SSID (5GHz): admin admin Yes (if WAN cable is plugged in) 192.168.1.1 http://router.asus - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 94
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 - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 95
MAC OS 1. F rom your Safari browser, click Safari > Preferences > Advanced > Change Settings... 2. F rom 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. S et the - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 96
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. 96 - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 97
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 - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 98
Appendices Notices ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio 98 - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 99
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 100
/screen shall be grounded as close as practical to the point of entry of the cable into the building. For products sold in the US and Canada, this reminder is provided to call the system installer's attention to Article 800-93 - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 101
the exact terms and conditions of this license. All future firmware updates will also be accompanied with their respective source code. Please visit our web site for updated information. Note that we do not offer direct support for the distribution. GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2, June 1991 - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 102
make sure that you 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 you want it, is not the original, so that any problems introduced by others will not reflect on the original authors' reputations. 102 - Asus CM-32 AC2600 | ASUS CM-32_AC2600 user s manual in English - Page 103
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