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Q: How do I set up Link Aggregation on an ASUSTOR NAS with an ASUS Wi-Fi router?

2022-08-08


#ASUS # Router # Link Aggregation # ZenWiFi Pro XT12 # Wi-Fi 6

The following steps use a ZenWiFi Pro XT12 as an example. Please ensure your router has link aggregation technology built in before continuing.
1. Please use the included Ethernet cables and connect both ports of your NAS to two of your router’s Ethernet ports. 

ASUSTOR NAS
 
ZenWiFi Pro XT12  
 

If you are setting up a mesh router, your NAS must connect to the host instead of nodes. 
2. Entering the ASUS router settings page.
2.1 Open the browser, and type http://router.asus.com
     After using your account/password to log in setting page, please click LAN > Switch Control > Bonding/Link aggregation. Enable it and click apply. This will enable link aggregation functionality to work.

 
For more information, please visit: https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1016088/

3. Enabling Link Aggregation
3.1  Click Add and then click Create Link Aggregation
 

3.2 Select 802.3ad
 

3.3 Complete IP settings
 

3.4 After confirming, click Finish
 
Setup is now complete.
 

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