Asus DSL-AC68U User Manual

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Firmware Restoration
Firmware Restoration is used on an ASUS Wireless Router after a
failed firmware upgrade. This utility uploads a firmware file to the
wireless router. The process takes about three to four minutes.
TolaunchrescuemodeandusetheFirmwareRestoration
utility:
1. Unplug the wireless router from its power source.
2. While holding down the Reset button at the back of the
wireless router, plug the wireless router into a power source.
Release the Reset button when the Power LED at the front
panel begins to flash slowly, which indicates that the wireless
router is in rescue mode.
3. Use the following to set up your TCP/IP settings:
IP address: 192.168.1.x
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Launch rescue mode before using the Firmware Restoration
utility.
The Firmware Restoration utility is not used to upgrade the
firmware of a working ASUS Wireless Router. Normal firmware
upgrades must be done through the web GUI. Refer to
Upgrading the firmware for more details.
5. Click Browse to navigate to the firmware file, then click Upload.
4. From your computer’s desktop, click
Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > DSL-AC68U Wireless
Router > Firmware Restoration.

Asus DSL-AC68U Specifications

General

VPN support	IPSec, PPTP, L2TP, PPTP server, OpenVPN server, PPTP client, L2TP client
Ethernet LAN	Yes
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standards	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface type	Gigabit Ethernet
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)
Channels quantity	13 channels
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)	1300 Mbit/s
USB version	3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Rack mounting	-
Frequency range	2.4 - 5 GHz
Bandwidth (first)	2.4 GHz
Bandwidth (second)	5 GHz
USB ports quantity	1
WLAN data transfer rates supported	600, 1300 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	4
Antennas quantity	3
Antenna gain level (max)	3 dBi
Security algorithms	256-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPS
Product color	Black
Flash memory	128 MB
Internal memory	256 MB
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz
Cables included	LAN (RJ-45)

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	83.3 mm
Width	220 mm
Height	160 mm
Weight	640 g