Having established a web connection you now have to set some basic functions before accessing the settings.ĭoes your Internet connection require username and password? Select 'Yes'. When the 'Power' led flashes release the 'Reset' button.Īfter a couple of minutes the WiFi, LAN and WAN leds will be lit indicated the reset has completed. With the router led and the WiFi leds on, press and hold the 'Reset' button. The app has some bugs, even after entering the initial data, you may get locked out requiring a factory reset of the router.įirst, if things go wrong, you may need to do a factory reset. The current PC / system device settings need not be changed.ĭisadvantages: You will need to use WiFi access to change the IP address every time you update the firmware or factory reset.
You can change the router IP address to match your PC meaning the webpage can now be accessed. If you download the Asus app from the Play Store to a compatible phone or tablet, you can gain access to the router by means of the WiFi connection.Īdvantages: Access the router regardless of the IP address. You will need to change your 'Default Gateway' address to the router IP address (then reboot). If the settings indicate a 'Default Gateway' address which is diffrent to your router IP address then the router will not be seen by the network and you will not get access via the webpage. You may have to change the settings of all the system devices. Make a note of them before continuing.Īsus recommend changing the settings to 'Obtain IP address automatically' (then reboot).Īdvantages: Allows the router to connect to the webpage.ĭisadvantages: May prevent existing equipment from working. You can then view the IP address settings for your computer. Open the 'Network Connections | Ethernet | Properties | Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) | Properties' If it works, then fine, but if it doesn't there are some things you first need to change: The Quick Start Guide for the router advises plugging the router in and accessing the webpage ' ' however, this only works if you currently have the correct IPv4 settings applied, else you will not get access to the router. Keep it readily available as a standby until you get the new router working!Īs a default the Asus routers use the IP address 192.168.50.1 or 192.168.1.1. If this happens to you, then try changing the firmware.Įnsure the Vodafone router is connected to the internet and working.
Or use the Merlin alternative firmware (faster bugfixes and improved functionality) from:īe aware that I found the default firmware and the Merlin alternative both bricked the router when attempting to change the IP address. NOTE: Without these the new router will never work!ĭownload the latest Asus firmware for your router from: Install Instructions For Asus RT-AX58U Router Using Windows 10 圆4.Ĭontact Vodafone support and obtain the PPPoE 'Username' and 'Password' for your current router connection.
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