ASUS RT-AC58U Wireless Router Setup

How to set up your ASUS RT-AC58U Wireless Router for use with your Pineapple Net connection

1. Connect your Router
   1. For Pineapple Net FTTP Connections
      
      1. Connect one end of the Ethernet Cable to the WAN or Internet Port of your Wireless Router
      2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet Cable to the Ethernet Port of your DGtek ONU
         
   2. For Pineapple Net FTTB Connections
      1. Connect one end of the Ethernet Cable to the WAN or Internet Port of your Wireless Router
      2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet Cable to the data port in your apartment
         
         • The active data port will usually have a DGtek sticker on it to indicate the correct port
           
           
2. Reset your Router
   1. Using a small object such as a paperclip or toothpick, press and hold the Reset button on the back of the router for at least 10 seconds, then release it.
      
3. Connect to the Wi-Fi Network
   1. On a laptop, desktop, mobile or tablet, please reconnect to the Wi-Fi network. The name of the Wi-Fi network is located on a sticker on the base or back of the router.
      • These will be labelled “SSID” and “Password”
        
        
4. Access Router management page
   1. Once you have connected to your Router's WiFi, open a web browser and type the following into the address bar and press enter:
      • http://router.asus.com
        
        
5. Enter Setup Wizard
   1. Click the Manual Setting button
      
      
      
6. Update Admin Username and Password

   1. Set a new Router Login Name and Password. This Username and Password is used to access the Router Settings and can be set to anything you like

      Once you have selected a Router Login Name and Password, click Next

      

7. Set Router Mode

   1. Select the Wireless router mode (Default) option, then click Next

      

8. Configure your Connection

   1. If your Connection Type is PPPoE

      1. Select the option Yes, then click Next

         

      2. Enter the Username and Password for your connection, then click Next

         

   2. If your Connection Type is DHCP
      1. Select the option No, then click Next
         
         

      2. Select the option Automatic IP (DHCP) then click Next

         

9. Setup your Wi-Fi Network

   1. If you wish to keep the default Wi-Fi Network Name and Password, simply click the Apply button.

   2. If you wish to change the Wi-Fi Network Name and Password to something different, click the option No, then enter your desired Network Name (SSID) and Password in the boxes below, then click Apply

      

10. Apply Settings

    1. Please make sure you take note of booth the Network Name and Password you have entered so you are able to reconnect to the network later, then click Complete

       

    2. Your router will now reboot and connect to the Internet.

       Note: If you have changed the default Wi-Fi Network Name and Password, you will need to reconnect to the Wi-Fi using these new details.