Asus RT-AX56U User Manual

Check the WAN and 2.4G / 5G LED lights to
ensure the hardware connection is ready
(see the picture above).
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
Power on the modem
.
Plug modem to the
power outlet and power
on.
Check the LED lights
of the
modem to
ensure the connection
is active.
Plug in the power
adapter and press
the power button
at the back of your
router.
Security
Record your login information here.
Router
2.4 GHz
5 GHz
Login Name
Network Name(SSID)
Network Name(SSID)
Password
Password
Password
Connect your
modem
to the
router with the
network cable
provided.
Set up the router login information.
Assign
unique login name and password for your router
to prevent unauthorized access.
If you are using DSL for internet, you will need your username/password from your Internet service provider (ISP) to
properly configure your router.
LAN
WAN 2.4GHz5GHz Power
RT-AX
56
U

Asus RT-AX56U Specifications

General

Compatible operating systems	Windows 10 Windows 8 Windows 7 Mac OS X 10.6 or Above iOS 9.0 or higher Android
Input voltage	110 - 240 V
Output current	2 A
Output voltage	12 V
Power source type	AC, DC
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz
External power adapter	Yes
Product type	Tabletop router
Product color	Black
LED indicators	LAN, Power, WAN, WLAN
VPN server	PPTP Server, OpenVPN Server, IPSec server
VPN support	PPTP client, L2TP client, OpenVPN client
Frequency band	2.4 - 5 GHz
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standards	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100, 1000, 1200 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface type	Gigabit Ethernet
Memory card slot(s)	No
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	5
Security algorithms	IPSec, WPA, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3, WPS
Flash memory	512 MB
Internal memory	256 MB
Antenna type	External
Antennas quantity	2
Processor frequency	1500 MHz
Wi-Fi band	Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)	1201 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)	574 Mbit/s
WAN connection type	RJ-45
Mac operating systems supported	Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Mobile operating systems supported	Android, iOS 10.0, iOS 11.0, iOS 11.4, iOS 12, iOS 13, iOS 9.0, iOS 9.1, iOS 9.2, iOS 9.3
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8
Cables included	LAN (RJ-45)
Harmonized System (HS) code	85176990

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	129.3 mm
Width	223.5 mm
Height	47.5 mm
Weight	456 g

Summary

Prepare Your Modem

Connect Modem to Router

Connect the modem to the router using the provided network cable.

Power On Modem

Plug the modem into a power outlet and switch it on.

Verify Modem Connection Status

Check the modem's LED lights to ensure the internet connection is active.

Power On and Connect Router

Power On Router

Plug in the power adapter and press the power button at the back of the router.

Check Router LED Indicators

Verify WAN and Wi-Fi LED lights for hardware connection readiness.

Connect PC to Router

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

Login and Configure Router

Access Setup Wizard

Open a web browser and navigate to http://router.asus.com to access the setup wizard.

Set Up Login Information

Assign unique login name and password for your router to prevent unauthorized access.

Record Security Credentials

Record your router login name, password, and network names (SSID) for future reference.