Router Software & Admin Interface

To begin the installation process, connect a unit to your LAN/WAN and power it up. Also, whether it's cable, fiber or DSL, a reboot of your router may be in order. Use your preferred browser to access the installation wizard or use the ASUS APP (just login to the open WIFI signal). If it doesn't load, try accessing it using the router's default IP address: 192.168.50.1 or router.asus.com. Alternatively, install FING on your smartphone, and locate the assigned IP address Once connected, our router will configure itself and assign an IP address via DHCP, making it ready to use. However, our existing network structure may require us to set up the mesh unit as an access point.

The router will immediately connect to the Internet and will likely detect a new firmware, update it! Given the prevalence of security breaches, it is critical to update your firmware frequently and enable automatic updates. After logging in with the SSID WIFI and router username and password located on the back of the router, you'll be taken to the main menu to access the router's settings and capabilities. While WPA2 is the default encryption method, the new firmware update also supports WPA3, which provides more security options. I found that the latest firmware worked well in my tests and we had no issues getting WIFI7 working. We're adding this router configured as an access point into our network infrastructure for our testing.