That's it, stage #1 is complete, and you should be able to connect to the internet as usual.
(The password is printed in the Quick Start guide.) Turn on your laptop, phone, mobile or any other device you'd like to use with the router, and connect to your choice of network. The FlashRouters Quick Start guide lists the six wireless network names you might see: one single band, two dual-band, three tri-band. Hit the power switch, then wait a few seconds until a LED turns red, showing it’s connected to the internet. Or, if you'll be keeping your ISP's router, connect an Ethernet cable from a port on that device to the WAN/Internet port on your Asus RT-AC5300. If the Asus RT-AC5300 is your only router, you can plug your internet connection into its WAN/Internet port. Screw in the eight antennas, plug in the power cable, and the Quick Start Guide gives you a couple of options for what happens next. If you'd prefer to be able to use it out of the box, FlashRouters will happily sell you plug adapters for the UK, Europe and Australia for $5 each.) (Our power adapter was the US two-pin variety, but a standard travel adaptor enabled using it in the UK. The ASUS RT-AC5300 is a monster of a router, but it comes well-protected in a heavy-duty box with a power adapter, an ethernet cable, and a simple FlashRouters Quick Start Guide on an A4 sheet. Spending an extra $25 gets you help you for a full year, covers more advanced issues, and includes two remote support sessions.įlashRouters provides everything you need to get your ASUS RT-AC5300 up and running (Image credit: FlashRouters) (Image credit: FlashRouter) Router setup Don't be put off by the 'Basic': this includes three months email support to help configure your wireless network, internet access and simple VPN integration, and one remote support session to diagnose any stubborn issues.
Pricing isn't cheap at $474.99 as write (that's on sale, regular price is $499.99), but it does get you both a one-year warranty and FlashRouters' Basic support plan. FlashRouter's global kill switch protects all your devices, however they're set up. That's important, because although VPN providers often claim to have a kill switch, this won't always apply to all app platforms and all protocols.
There's even a global kill-switch to block internet access if the VPN drops, preventing data leaks. The FlashRouter firmware gives you a standard menu of servers, and you simply scroll down and choose New York, London, or whatever other location you'd like. When you need to change locations, you're not forced to find and enter a host name or IP address.
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