Hi Everyone, I am new to the forum (my first post) and have questions setting up a Asus Router.
I also have a few questions about Asus routers as I am a new Asus router owner.
I am replacing my current Netgear WNR3500 Ver1 N Router with a used Asus RT-AC68U Router I purchased from Ebay. My Asus router that I have is H/W A2 with Firmware 3.0.0.4.374 (On label back of router)
I want to upgrade to the current FW Version 3.0.0.4.384.21045 06/01/2018 that has the VPN Malware fix. I only have a 950 sq Ft Apt and will only have 2 laptops, 1 Ipad,and 2 phones on my network.
My Netgear router has worked fine but Netgear isn't updating the firmware anymore , no App for my Netgear Router thus my move to Asus.
The router has been reset by the previous owner and has the above older Firmware on it.
1. Do I install the router first with the setup utility CD (That came with my Router) with my Win 7 laptop and then update to the above current firmware or do I have to go into the administration setting to update to the current FW after setting up my wireless Network?
2. Also I understand that my Asus RT-AC68U Router supports the Asus Ai Protection network security powered by Trend Micro. I will only be using my Asus router as a stand alone router (No Mesh system)
Does the Ai Protection come with a firmware update or is it a subscription service I have to pay Asus for?
Thank You.....Jim
I also have a few questions about Asus routers as I am a new Asus router owner.
I am replacing my current Netgear WNR3500 Ver1 N Router with a used Asus RT-AC68U Router I purchased from Ebay. My Asus router that I have is H/W A2 with Firmware 3.0.0.4.374 (On label back of router)
I want to upgrade to the current FW Version 3.0.0.4.384.21045 06/01/2018 that has the VPN Malware fix. I only have a 950 sq Ft Apt and will only have 2 laptops, 1 Ipad,and 2 phones on my network.
My Netgear router has worked fine but Netgear isn't updating the firmware anymore , no App for my Netgear Router thus my move to Asus.
The router has been reset by the previous owner and has the above older Firmware on it.
1. Do I install the router first with the setup utility CD (That came with my Router) with my Win 7 laptop and then update to the above current firmware or do I have to go into the administration setting to update to the current FW after setting up my wireless Network?
2. Also I understand that my Asus RT-AC68U Router supports the Asus Ai Protection network security powered by Trend Micro. I will only be using my Asus router as a stand alone router (No Mesh system)
Does the Ai Protection come with a firmware update or is it a subscription service I have to pay Asus for?
Thank You.....Jim