Asus BLUE CAVE User Manual

Unplug
Indicator LED
The LED indicator
blinks blue after
booting up.
Connect your PC
to the router via Wi-Fi
or using an additional
network cable (not
included).
Quick Start Guide
Fast. Easy. Setup!
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Prepare your Modem
Power on your Router
Login and Connect
Open a web browser. You will be
redirected to the ASUS Setup Wizard. If
not, navigate to http://router.asus.com
Connect your modem
to the router with
the network cable
provided.
Power on your cable/
DSL modem.
Check your cable/DSL
modem LED lights to
ensure the connection
is active.
If you are using DSL for internet, you will need your username/password from your Internet service provider (ISP) to
properly configure your router.
Unplug your cable/
DSL modem
.
If it has
a battery backup,
remove the battery.
Plug in the power
adapter and press
the power button
at the back of your
router.
SIGN IN
admin
admin
Sign in
ASUS Router
ASUS
Router
Blue Cave
WEB UI Setup
Login
User Name : Admin
Password: Admin
Follow the wizard to
complete the setup.
App Setup
Choose either WEB UI or ASUS Router App to
set up your router.
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Asus BLUE CAVE Specifications

General

DSL WAN	No
Ethernet WAN	Yes
Wi-Fi band	Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)	1734 Mbit/s
VPN support	- VPN server : PPTP Pass-Through, PPTP Server, OpenVPN Server - VPN client : PPTP client, OpenVPN client - VPN Pass-Though :PPTP
Networking standards	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface type	Gigabit Ethernet
Memory card slot(s)	-
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	4
Security algorithms	WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-PSK, WPS
Product type	Tabletop router
Product color	Blue, White
Output current	1.75 A
Output voltage	19 V
AC input voltage	110 - 240 V
Power source type	AC
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz
Cables included	AC, LAN (RJ-45)
Mac operating systems supported	Mac OS X 10.1 Puma, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	160 mm
Height	80 mm
Weight	800 g

Summary

Prepare Your Modem

Modem Connection Steps

Unplug your modem, remove battery backup, connect it to the router, and power it on.

Check Modem Status

Verify modem LED lights to confirm the connection is active.

Power On Your Router

Router Power Up and LED

Connect the power adapter, press the back power button, and observe the blue LED indicator.

Connect PC to Router

Connect your PC to the router via Wi-Fi or an Ethernet cable.

Login and Connect

Setup Options

Choose between WEB UI setup via browser or the ASUS Router App.

WEB UI Setup

Access router setup via http://router.asus.com.

Router Login Credentials

Use default username and password 'Admin' to log in.

ASUS Router App Setup

Download and use the ASUS Router App for configuration.