Asus RT-AX1800S Wireless AX1800 Dual Band WiFi 6 Router User Guide

RT-AX1800S

Wireless-AX1800 Dual Band WiFi 6 Router
Wireless-AX1800 WiFi 6

Quick Start Guide

 

A18726/First Edition /July 2021

 

Package contents

• RT-AX1800S Wireless Router
• AC adapter
• Network cable (RJ-45)
• Quick Start Guide

A quick look at RT-AX1800S

Positioning your wireless router

For optimal wireless transmission between the wireless router and connected wireless devices, ensure that you:
Place the wireless router in a centralized area for maximum wireless coverage for the network devices.

• Keep the wireless router away from metal obstructions and away from direct sunlight.
• Keep the wireless router away from 802.11g or 20MHz only Wi-Fi devices, 2.4GHz computer peripherals, Bluetooth devices, cordless phones, transformers, heavy-duty motors, fluorescent lights, microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other industrial equipment to prevent signal interference or loss.
• Always 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 signal, orient the four non-detachable antennas as shown in the drawing below.

NOTES:

• Use only the adapter that came with your package. Using other adapters may damage the device.
• Specifications:

Preparing your modem

1. Unplug the power cable/DSL modem. If it has a battery backup, remove the battery.
   NOTE: If you are using DSL for the Internet, you will need your username/password from your Internet Service Provider (ISP) to properly configure the router.
   
2. Connect your modem to the router with the bundled network
   
3. Power on your cable/DSL
4. Check your cable/DSL modem LED lights to ensure the connection is active.
   

Setting up your RT-AX18005

You can set up your router via a wired or wireless connection.

a. Wired connection

1. Plug your router into a power outlet and power it on. Connect the network cable from your computer to a LAN port on your router.
   
2. The web GUI launches automatically when you open a web If it does not auto-launch, enter http://router.asus.com .
3. Set up a password for your router to prevent unauthorized
   

B. Wireless connection

1. Plug your router into a power outlet and power it on.
   
2. Connect to the network with the SSID shown on the product label on the backside of the router. For better network security, change to a unique SSID and assign a password.
   

   Wi-Fi Name (SSID):

   ASUS_XX

   XX refers to the last two digits of the MAC address. You can find it on the label on the back of your router.

3. You can choose either the web GUI or ASUS Router app to set up  your router. A. Web GUI Setup
   • Once connected, the web GUI launches automatically when you open a web browser. If it does not auto-launch, enter http://router.asus.com .
   • Set up a password for your router to prevent unauthorized

   

B. App Setup

Download ASUS Router App to set up your router via your mobile devices.

• Turn on Wi-Fi on your mobile devices and connect to your router’s network.
• Follow ASUS Router App setup instructions to complete the setup.

Remembering your wireless router settings

• Remember your wireless settings as you complete the router

FAQ

1. Where can I find more information about the wireless router?

• Technical support site: https://www.asus.com/support
• You can get the user manual online at https://www.asus.com/support

ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services

ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components, as well as packaging materials. Please go to http: / /csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling information in different regions.

REACH

Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csrasus.com/english/REACH.htm.

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio 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 off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING! Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Prohibition of Co-location

This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End-users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. To maintain compliance with FCC exposure compliance requirements, please follow operation instructions as documented in this manual.

WARNING! This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

KC: Korea Warning Statement

India RoHS

This product complies with the “India E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016” and prohibits the use of lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls(PBBs), and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in concentrations exceeding 0.1 % by weight in homogenous materials and 0.01 % by weight in homogenous materials for cadmium, except for the exemptions listed in Schedule II of the Rule.

Safety Notices

• Use this product in environments with ambient temperatures between 0°C(32°F) and 40°C(104°F).
• Refer to the rating label on the bottom of your product and ensure your power adapter complies with this rating.
• DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Seek to service if the casing has been damaged.
• DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any foreign objects into the product.
• DO NOT expose to or use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT use the modem during electrical storms.
• DO NOT cover the vents on the product to prevent the system from getting
• DO NOT use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals.
• If the Adapter is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
• To prevent electrical shock hazards, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.
• DO NOT mount this equipment higher than 2 meters.

: +886-2-2894-3447
: +886-2-2890-7798:
: https://www.asus.com/tw
: +86-21-38429911
: +86-21-58668722, ext. 9101#
: https://www.asus.com/tw/support/

Networks Global Hotline Information

NOTES:

• The UK support e-mail:
• For more information, visit the ASUS support site at: https://www.asus.com/support/

CE statement

Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity

ASUSTek Computer Inc. hereby declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at https://www.asus.com/Networking/RT-AX1800S/HelpDesk Declaration/.

Declaration of Conformity for Ecodesign directive 2009/125/EC

Testing for eco-design requirements according to (EC) No 1275/2008 and (EU) No 801/2013 has been conducted. When the device is in Networked Standby Mode, its I/O and network interface are in sleep mode and may not work properly. To wake up the device, press the WPS button.

This equipment complies with EU radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 31 cm between the radiator & your body.

All operational modes:
2.4GHz: 802.11 b, 802.11 g, 802.11n (HT20), 802.11 n (HT40), 802.11 ac (VHT20), 802.11ac (VHT40), 802.1 lax (HE20), 802.11ax(HE40)

5GHz: 802.11 a, 802.11 n (HT20), 802.11 n (HT40), 802.11 ac (VHT20), 802.11 ac (VHT40), 802.11 ac (VHT80), 802.11 ax (HE20), 802.11 ax (HE40), 802.11 ax (HE80)

The frequency, mode and the maximum transmitted power in EU are listed below:
2412-2462MHz: 27.65dBm
5180-5240MHz: 27.98dBm
5745-5825MHz: 29.07dBm

Operations in the 5.15-5.25GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only. The adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.