ASUS ZenWiFi AC (CT8) User Manual
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Wireless AC3000 Tri Band Gigabit Router
Model: CT8
Quick
Start Guide
1
Plug the adapter into the DCIN port, and press the Power On/Off switch.
2
The power LED will light up when your hardware is ready.
Hardware Explanations
ZenWiFi AC Overview
WAN port
Connect your modem to this port
with a network cable.
LAN ports 1-3
Connect your PC to a LAN port with
a network cable.
Before Setup
ASUS Router App
AiMesh Setup Steps
Troubleshooting
1
Find two ZenWiFi AC, and power both on.
2
Use a network cable to connect your modem to the WAN port of either ZenWiFi AC. This
ZenWiFi AC will be the AiMesh router, and the other ZenWiFi AC will be the AiMesh node.
3
The LED turns solid blue to indicate that ZenWiFi AC is ready for setup.
Preparing to set up an AiMesh WiFi system
AiMesh Setup Steps
AiMesh routerAiMesh node
Download free ASUS Router APP to set up
and manage your router(s).
AiMesh routerAiMesh node
within
3 meters
Prepare
01
Place your ZenWiFi AC router and node within 3 meters of each
other during the setup process.
AiMesh node
02
Keep your AiMesh node powered on and standby for AiMesh
system settings.
Enable Bluetooth on your phone. Launch ASUS Router APP, and then follow the on-screen
instructions to finish the AiMesh setup.
Enabling Bluetooth Launching ASUS Router APP
03 04
If your AiMesh router cannot find any AiMesh node nearby or
synchronization fails, please check the following and try again.
a
Move your AiMesh node closer to the AiMesh router ideally. Ensure that it is
within 3 meters.
b
Your AiMesh node is powered on.
DC Power adapter DC Output: +19V with max 1.75A current
Operating Temperature 0~40oC Storage 0~70oC
Operating Humidity 50~90% Storage 20~90%
Specications:
Power On/OffDC-IN port
WAN port
LAN ports 1-3
USB 3.0/2.0 port
Relocation
FAQ
THE BEST PERFORMANCE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Locate the AiMesh router and node at the best place.
NOTES: To minimize interference, keep the routers away from devices like cordless phones, Bluetooth
devices and microwave ovens.
We recommend that you place the routers in an open or spacious location.
Solid white: Good signal
Solid yellow: Weak signal
Solid red: No signal
ZenWiFi AC LED indications
Q1:
Does the AiMesh router support Access Point mode?
A: Yes. You can choose to set the AiMesh router as router mode or access
point mode. Please go to web GUI (http://router.asus.com), and go to the page
Administration > Operation Mode.
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 the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for the
detailed recycling information in dierent 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://csr.asus.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:
• Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference.
• Thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived,includinginterferencethatmaycauseundesiredoperation.
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 o and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
• Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.
• Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdierentfromthattowhichthereceiverisconnected.
• Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.
WARNING! Any changes or modications 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 specic operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure
compliance. To maintain compliance with FCC exposure compliance requirement, please follow operation instruction
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 24 cm from
all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Operation in the band 5150–5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-
channel mobile satellite systems.
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Information
The radiated output power of the ASUS Wireless Device is below the Innovation, Science and Economic Development
Canada radio frequency exposure limits. The ASUS Wireless Device should be used in such a manner such that the
potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.
This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 28 cm between the radiator any part of
your body.
This device has been certied for use in Canada. Status of the listing in the Innovation, Science and Economic
Development Canada’s REL (Radio Equipment List) can be found at the following web address:
http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/ceb-bhst.nsf/eng/h_tt00020.html
Additional Canadian information on RF exposure also can be found at the following web:
https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/sf08792.html
Déclaration de conformité de Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada (ISED)
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada applicables
aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne
doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
La bande 5150 – 5250 MHz est réservée uniquement pour une utilisation à l’intérieur an de réduire les risques de
brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux.
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
Informations concernant l’exposition aux fréquences radio (RF)
La puissance de sortie émise par cet appareil sans l est inférieure à la limite d'exposition aux fréquences radio
d'Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique du Canada (ISED). Utilisez l'appareil sans l de façon à
minimiser les contacts humains lors d'un fonctionnement normal.
Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 28 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et
votre corps.
L'utilisation de cet appareil est autorisée au Canada. Pour consulter l'entrée correspondant à l'appareil dans la liste
d'équipement radio (REL - Radio Equipment List) d'Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique du Canada,
rendez-vous sur :
http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/ceb-bhst.nsf/eng/h_tt00020.html
Pour des informations supplémentaires concernant l'exposition aux fréquences radio au Canada, rendez-vous sur :
https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/sf08792.html
For product available in the US/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not
possible.
Pour les produits disponibles aux États-Unis et au Canada, seuls les canaux 1 à 11 peuvent être utilisés. La sélection
d’autres canaux n’est pas possible.
This device is restricted for indoor use only.
Cet appareil convient uniquement à un usage intérieur.
Safety Notices
• Usethisproductinenvironmentswithambienttemperaturesbetween0°C(32°F)and40°C(104°F).
• Refertotheratinglabelonthebottomofyourproductandensureyourpoweradaptercomplieswiththisrating.
• DONOTplaceonunevenorunstableworksurfaces.Seekservicingifthecasinghasbeendamaged.
• DONOTplaceordropobjectsontopanddonotshoveanyforeignobjectsintotheproduct.
• DONOTexposetoorusenearliquids,rain,ormoisture.DONOTusethemodemduringelectricalstorms.
• DONOTcovertheventsontheproducttopreventthesystemfromgettingoverheated.
• DONOTusedamagedpowercords,accessories,orotherperipherals.
• IftheAdapterisbroken,donottrytoxitbyyourself.Contactaqualiedservicetechnicianoryourretailer.
• Topreventelectricalshockhazard,disconnectthepowercablefromtheelectricaloutletbeforerelocatingthe
system.
• DONOTmountthisequipmenthigherthan2meters.
• Utilisezceproduitdansunenvironnementdontlatempératureambianteestcompriseentre0˚C(32°F)et40˚C
(104°F).
• Référez-vousàl'étiquettesituéeaudessousduproduitpourvérierquel'adaptateursecteurrépondauxexigences
de tension.
• NEPASplacersurunesurfaceirrégulièreouinstable.Contactezleserviceaprès-ventesilechâssisaétéendommagé.
• NEPASplacer,fairetomberouinsérerd'objetssur/dansleproduit.
• NEPASexposerl'appareilàlapluieouàl'humidité,tenez-leàdistancedesliquides.NEPASutiliserlemodemlors
d'un orage.
• NEPASbloquerlesouverturesdestinéesàlaventilationdusystèmepouréviterquecelui-cinesurchaue.
• NEPASutiliserdecordonsd'alimentation,d'accessoiresouautrespériphériquesendommagés.
• Sil'adaptateurestendommagé,n'essayezpasdeleréparervous-même.Contactezuntechnicienélectriquequalié
ou votre revendeur.
• Pourévitertoutrisquedechocélectrique,débranchezlecâbled'alimentationdelapriseélectriqueavantde
toucher au système.
• Neplacezpascetappareilàunehauteursupérieureà2mètres.
Manufacturer ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
Tel: +886-2-2894-3447
Address: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN
Authorised
representative in
Europe
ASUS Computer GmbH
Address: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN, GERMANY
Authorised
distributors in Turkey BOGAZICI BILGISAYAR TICARET VE SANAYI A.S.
Tel./FAX No.: +90 212 331 10 00 / +90 212 332 28 90
Address: ESENTEPE MAH. BUYUKDERE CAD. ERCAN HAN B BLOK NO.121 SISLI, ISTANBUL 34394
CIZGI Elektronik San. Tic. Ltd. Sti.
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Address: GURSEL MAH. AKMAN SK.47B 1 KAGITHANE/ISTANBUL
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Could I setup wired connection between AiMesh routers (Ethernet backhaul)?
Q2:
A: Yes. AiMesh system supports both wireless and wired connection between AiMesh router and node to
maximize throughput and stability. AiMesh analyzes the wireless signal strength for each frequency band
available, and then determines automatically whether a wireless or wired connection is best to serve as the
inter-router connection backbone.
1
Follow the setup steps to establish a connection between the AiMesh router and node via WiFi first.
2
Place the node in the ideal locations for best coverage. Run an Ethernet cable from the LAN port of the
AiMesh router to the WAN port of AiMesh node.
3
AiMesh system will auto-select the best path for data transmission, whether wired or wireless.
LAN-WAN
Modem