How to setup Asus RT-AC88U AC3100 Wi-Fi Gaming Router?

Setting up the router requires Asus router login via router.asus.com and Asus router configuration for wireless network. Before setting up the Asus RT-AC88U AC3100 Wi-Fi Gaming Router, ensure to position your router in proper and safe location.

Positioning Asus RT-AC88U AC3100 Wi-Fi Gaming Router:

Place the Asus RT-AC88U router in a central location of the house so that it provides maximum wireless coverage across the house.

It should be kept far away from the materials causing metal obstructions interfering in the signal distribution.

Try not to keep the Asus RT-AC88U router in location with direct sunlight to avoid harm to the router due to overheating.

Also, avoid keeping ASUS RT-AC88U router away from 802.11g or 20 MHz Wi-Fi devices, or near the Bluetooth devices, cordless phones, microwave ovens, or refrigerators, to stay away from any signal interference or signal loss from the router’s Wi-Fi connection.

Attach and Orient the included four detachable antennas in all directions so that you receive the best wireless signal in all directions.

Asus router setup – router.asus.com

Asus RT-AC88U AC3100 Wi-Fi Gaming Router can be setup by connecting the router by either of the two connection modes:

Asus RT-AC88U AC3100 router setup with wired mode of connection

Asus RT-AC88U AC3100 router setup with wireless mode of connection.

Preparations prior to physical connections – Asus router installation

Turn off the modem and disconnect form the power source. If your modem uses a battery as a backup, remove the batteries for disconnecting from power.

Reboot the computer on your home network that has to be connected to the router for Asus router setup.

Asus RT-AC88U AC3100 router setup using wired mode of connection

It is always recommended to use a wired cable connection to setup any routers in order to avoid any setup issues due to intermittent signals.

Connect your Asus RT-AC88U AC3100 Router to the power source by connecting the attached power adapter to the power plug.

Connect your modem to the Asus RT-AC88U AC3100 Router using an Ethernet cable that attaches router at the WAN port.

Turn on the modem after connecting it to the power by connecting the adapter and attaching it to the power plug.

Connect the Asus RT-AC88U AC3100 Router to the computer as well using the Ethernet cable at which connects the router at the LAN port.

Check the status LED lights on the router to assure proper and stable cable connections. Ensure that both the WAN and LAN LEDs of the Asus router are blinking.

Asus RT-AC88U AC3100 router setup using wireless/Wi-Fi mode of connection.

For wireless connection, turn on your Asus RT-AC88U AC3100 router as well as the modem.

Connect your modem to the Asus RT-AC88U AC3100 Router using an Ethernet cable that attaches router at the WAN port.

Connect an IEEE 802.11b/g/n compatible WLAN card after referring to the Asus RT-AC88U AC3100 wireless and wireless adapter user manual for wireless connection procedures.

After Asus router connections setup, Configure the Asus RT-AC88U AC3100 router using the default wireless settings SSID and security key preset by default in the ASUS router for internet connectivity through logging into the Asus RT-AC88U AC3100 router web GUI through router.asus.com for configuring wireless settings.