Asus RT-AC86U - Router Setup Methods

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1.6 Router Setup
IMPORTANT!
• Useawiredconnectionwhensettingupyourwirelessrouterto
avoid possible setup problems.
• BeforesettingupyourASUSwirelessrouter,dothefollowing:
 • Ifyouarereplacinganexistingrouter,disconnectitfromyour
network.
 • Disconnectthecables/wiresfromyourexistingmodemsetup.If
your modem has a backup battery, remove it as well.
 • Rebootyourcablemodemandcomputer(recommended).
1.6.1 Wired connection
NOTE: You can use either a straight-through cable or a crossover cable
for wired connection.
To set up your wireless router via wired connection:
1. Insert your wireless router’s AC adapter to the DC-IN port and
plug it to a power outlet.
RT-AC86U
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Internet
Modem
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WAN
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LAN
Laptop