DSL-AC87VG
AC2400 Dual-Band Wi-Fi VDSL/ADSL VoIP Modem Router

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0 USB-ports

The ASUS DSL-AC87VG router has Gigabit WiFi, 4 N/A ETH-ports and 0 USB-ports.
It is also known as the ASUS AC2400 Dual-Band Wi-Fi VDSL/ADSL VoIP Modem Router.

Quick links:
Default password/Login

DSL-AC87VG router specifications (specs)

System specs
CPU: 1 GHz + 500 MHz
RAM: 512 MiB + 128 MiB
Flash: 256 MiB + 16 MiB
Custom firmwares: None

Connectivity
WiFi: Gigabit (abgn+ac)
WiFi bands: n/a
WiFi throughput: n/a
WAN: 1 x N/A port
ETH: 4 x N/A ports
USB-ports: 0

Hard reset instructions for ASUS DSL-AC87VG

If your DSL-AC87VG router is not working as it should, dropping connections or not being responsive, you should first do a reset of the router to see if the problems persist. Other scenarios where you might want to reset your router is if you've forgotten the password or misconfigured it and can't get access anymore.
Your can reset your ASUS DSL-AC87VG in the following way(s):

Through the web-interface

Open your browser and navigate to the default gateway ip (check default settings below)
Sign in to the web-interface with the username and password you have selected, or try the defaulr username and password (check default settings below)
Under the advanced settings menu, select administration
Find the link "Restore/Save/Upload Setting"
Beside Factory default click on Restore
If prompted, click ok

With the reset button on the router

Locate the reset button on the backside of your unit
with a sharp object, e.g. a paperclip or pencil, press and hold the reset button for 5s or until the power led starts flashing

The 30-30-30 reset

If the above instructions don't work you can always try the 30-30-30 reset as follows:

When router is powered on, press the reset button and hold for 30 seconds. (Use a paper clip or something sharp)
While holding the reset button pressed, unplug the power of the router and hold the reset button for 30 seconds
While still holding the reset button down, turn on the power to the unit again and hold for another 30 seconds.

This process usually works for resetting any router to it's factory setting. If that doesn't work be sure to check out the questions and answers incase someone else has had similar problems resetting their router.

Note: It is worth reading more about how to reset routers with the 30 30 30 reset and what the risks and considerations are when resetting your router this way, instead of just rebooting it.

Default factory settings for ASUS DSL-AC87VG

If you have performed a reset of your DSL-AC87VG device or not changed the defaults, you should be able to access it with the following settings:

Default subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

Note: If you are using the default settings you should change them to increase security and prevent unathorized access to your network.