Asus Router Settings (ASUSWRT)

Asus routers often use 192.168.50.1 or 192.168.1.1. Default login is usually admin / admin. Newer models may ask you to set a password on first login.

How to Access Asus Router

  1. Connect to the Asus WiFi or with Ethernet.
  2. Open a browser and go to http://192.168.50.1 or http://192.168.1.1.
  3. Log in with the default or your set credentials.
  4. Change the admin password in Administration if you haven’t already.

WiFi Settings

In ASUSWRT: Wireless → General. Set SSID and encryption (WPA2-Personal). Under Wireless Security set the WiFi password. Apply and reconnect devices.

DNS on Asus

WAN or Internet → Internet Connection. Enable "Connect to DNS Server automatically" to No, then enter DNS (e.g. 8.8.8.8, 8.8.4.4). See DNS Settings.

Firmware Update

Administration → Firmware Update. Check for updates in the interface or download the correct file from the Asus support site for your exact model (asus.com/support). Upload the file and wait for the upgrade to finish; do not power off. After reboot, log in again with your admin password.

Port Forwarding and Guest Network

In ASUSWRT, port forwarding is under WAN → Virtual Server / Port Forwarding. Add a rule with external and internal port, internal IP and protocol. For a guest network, go to Wireless → Professional or Guest Network and enable a second SSID with its own password; guest networks are typically isolated from your main LAN.

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