Asus RT-N66W Quick Start Manual

RT-N66W Dual Band 3x3 Wireless-N900 Gigabit Router ® E8665/ First Edition / Sept. 2013 E8665_RT-N66W_QSG.indd 1 9/17/13 12:43:38 PM

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Support CD (User Manual/utilities) Warranty card Stand A quick look 1) Power LED 5) 5GHz LED 9) USB 2.0 ports 2) LAN LED 6) USB 2.0 LED 10) Reset button 3) WAN LED 7) Power (DC-In) port 11) Internet & LAN ports 4) 2.4GHz LED 8) Power switch 12) WPS button NOTE: If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 7 9 10 12 11 8 1 2 3 5 6 4 E8665_RT-N66W_QSG.indd 3 9/17/13 12:43:40 PM

• The wireless router works with most USB HDDs/Flash disks up to 3TB and supports read-write access for FAT16, FAT32, EXT2, EXT3, and NTFS. • To safely remove the USB disk, launch the web GUI (http://192.168.1.1 or http://router.asus.com), then in the Network Map page's upper right corner, click the USB icon and click Eject USB 1. • Incorrect removal of the USB disk may cause data corruption. • For the list of file system and hard disk partitions that the wireless router supports, visit http://event.asus.com/networks/disksupport • For the list of printers that the wireless router supports, visit http://event.asus.com/networks/printersupport E8665_RT-N66W_QSG.indd 4 9/17/13 12:43:41 PM

For the best wireless signal transmission between the wireless router and the network devices connected to it, ensure that you: • Place the wireless router in a centralized area for a maximum wireless coverage for the network devices. • Keep the device away from metal obstructions and away from direct sunlight. • Keep the device away from 802.11g or 20MHz only Wi-Fi devices, 2.4GHz computer peripherals, Bluetooth devices, cordless phones, transformers, heavy-duty motors, fluorescent lights, microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other industrial equipment to prevent signal interference or loss. • To ensure the best wireless signal, orient the three detachable antennas as shown in the drawing below. • Always update to the latest firmware. Visit the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com to get the latest firmware updates. 45° 45° 90° E8665_RT-N66W_QSG.indd 5 9/17/13 12:43:41 PM

• Align and insert the stand’s mounting hooks to the wireless router’s mounting holes. Before you proceed 1. Unplug and disconnect the wires/cables from your existing modem setup and release your computer’s outmoded IP address. a: Unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet and disconnect it from your cable/ADSL modem. b: Disconnect the network cable from your cable/ADSL modem. c: Reboot your computer (recommended). Modem OFF! a b c E8665_RT-N66W_QSG.indd 6 9/17/13 12:43:43 PM

cable/ADSL modem has been turned off for at least two minutes. If your modem has a backup battery, remove it as well. 2. Set up your wireless environment. RT-N66U Computer Modem LAN Power Wall Power Outlet Power WAN a b c d a: Insert your wireless router’s AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to a power outlet. b: Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to your wireless router’s LAN port. IMPORTANT! Ensure that the WAN and LAN LEDs are blinking. c: Using another network cable, connect your modem to your wireless router’s WAN port. d: Insert your modem’s AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to a power outlet. E8665_RT-N66W_QSG.indd 7 9/17/13 12:43:44 PM

A. Disable the proxy server, if enabled. B. Set the TCP/IP settings to automatically obtain an IP address. C. Disable the dial-up connection, if enabled. NOTE: For more details on disabling your computer settings, refer to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). 1. Configure your wireless settings via the wireless router’s web graphics user interface (web GUI). a: Launch your web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome, or Safari. Getting started b a E8665_RT-N66W_QSG.indd 8 9/17/13 12:43:46 PM

manually launch QIS: • On your web browser, key in http://192.168.1.1 or default domain name: http://router.asus.com and run the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) Wizard again. • Disable the proxy settings, dial-up connection, and set your TCP/IP settings to automatically obtain an IP address. For more details, refer to the FAQs section or use the Setup Wizard in the support CD for auto-diagnosis. b: The wireless router’s Quick Internet Setup (QIS) feature automatically detects if your ISP connection type is Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Static IP. Key in the necessary information for your connection type. IMPORTANT! Obtain the necessary information about your Internet connection type from your Internet Service Provider (ISP). NOTE: The auto-detection of your ISP connection type takes place when you configure the wireless router for the first time or when your wireless router is reset to its default settings. NOTE: You can assign a network name with up to 32 characters. c: Assign the network name (SSID) and security key for your 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless connection. Click Ap- ply when done. d: Your Internet and wireless settings are displayed. Click Next to con- tinue. e: Read the wireless network con- nection tutorial. When done, click Finish. E8665_RT-N66W_QSG.indd 9 9/17/13 12:43:47 PM

After following the steps, I still cannot access the wireless router’s web graphics user interface (web GUI) to configure the wireless router settings. A. Disable the proxy server, if enabled. Windows® 7/8 1. Click Start > Internet Explorer to launch the web browser. 2. Click Tools > Internet options > Connections tab > LAN settings. 3. From the Local Area Network (LAN) Settings screen, untick Use a proxy server for your LAN. 4. Click OK when done. E8665_RT-N66W_QSG.indd 10 9/17/13 12:43:47 PM

ences > Advanced > Change Settings... 2. From the Network screen, deselect FTP Proxy and Web Proxy (HTTP). 3. Cllick Apply Now when done. NOTE: Refer to your browser's help feature for details on disabling the proxy server. B. Set the TCP/IP settings to automatically obtain an IP address. Windows® 7/8 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Manage network connections. 2. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), then click Properties. E8665_RT-N66W_QSG.indd 11 9/17/13 12:43:48 PM

Obtain an IP address automatically. 4. Click OK when done. MAC OS 1. Click the Apple icon located on the top left of your screen. 2. Click System Preferences > Network > Configure... 3. From the TCP/IP tab, select Using DHCP in the Configure IPv4 dropdown list. 4. Cllick Apply Now when done. NOTE: Refer to your operating system’s help and support feature for details on configuring your computer’s TCP/IP settings. E8665_RT-N66W_QSG.indd 12 9/17/13 12:43:49 PM

D. Close all running web browsers. NOTE: Refer to your browser's help feature for details on disabling the dial-up connection settings. Windows® 7/8 1. Click Start > Internet Explorer to launch the browser. 2. Click Tools > Internet options > Connections tab. 3. Tick Never dial a connection. 4. Click OK when done. The client cannot establish a wireless connection with the router. Out of Range: • Put the router closer to the wireless client. • Try to change the channel settings. Authentication: • Use wired connection to connect to the router. • Check the wireless security settings. • Press the Reset button at the rear panel for more than five seconds. E8665_RT-N66W_QSG.indd 13 9/17/13 12:43:50 PM

• Press the Reset button at the rear panel for more than five seconds. • Check the setting in the wireless adapter such as SSID and encryption settings. Cannot access the Internet via wireless LAN adapter. • Move the router closer to the wireless client. • Check whether the wireless adapter is connected to the correct wireless router. • Check whether the wireless channel in use conforms to the channels avail- able in your country/area. • Check the encryption settings. • Check if the ADSL or Cable connection is correct. • Retry using another Ethernet cable. If the ADSL “LINK” light blinks continuously or stays off, Internet access is not possible - the Router is unable to establish a connection with the ADSL network. • Ensure that all your cables are all properly connected . • Disconnect the power cord from the ADSL or cable modem, wait a few min- utes, then reconnect the cord. • If the ADSL light continues to blink or stays OFF, contact your ADSL service provider. Network name or encryption keys are forgotten. • Try setting up the wired connection and configuring the wireless encryption again. • Press the Reset button of the wireless router for more than five seconds. • Factory default settings: User name / Password: admin / admin IP address: 192.168.1.1 SSID: ASUS E8665_RT-N66W_QSG.indd 14 9/17/13 12:43:50 PM

• User Manual in the support CD • Online FAQ site: http://support.asus.com/faq • Technical Support site: http://support.asus.com • Customer Hotline: Refer to the Support Hotline in this Quick Start Guide SUPPORT HOTLINE Area Hotline Number Support Languages Availability USA/ Canada 1-812-282-2787 English Mon. to Fri. 8:30-12:00am EST (5:30am-9:00pm PST) Sat. to Sun. 9:00am-6:00pm EST (6:00am-3:00pm PST) Brazil 4003 0988 (Capital) Português Mon. to Fri. 9:00am-18:00 0800 880 0988 (demais localidades) E8665_RT-N66W_QSG.indd 15 9/17/13 12:43:50 PM

ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components, as well as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus. com/english/Takeback.htm for the detailed recycling information in different regions. REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restric- tion of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. E8665_RT-N66W_QSG.indd 16 9/17/13 12:43:51 PM

the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Prohibition of Co-location This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunc- tion with any other antenna or transmitter. IMPORTANT NOTE: Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radia- tion exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. To maintain compliance with FCC exposure compliance requirement, please follow operation instruction as documented in this manual. WARNING! This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Declaration of Conformity for R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC Essential requirements – Article 3 Protection requirements for health and safety – Article 3.1a Testing for electric safety according to EN 60950-1 has been conducted. These are considered relevant and sufficient. Protection requirements for electromagnetic compatibility – Article 3.1b Testing for electromagnetic compatibility according to EN 301 489-1 and EN 301 489-17 has been conducted. These are considered relevant and sufficient. Effective use of the radio spectrum – Article 3.2 Testing for radio test suites according to EN 300 328- 2 has been conducted. These are considered relevant and sufficient. CE Mark Warning This is a Class B product, in a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.Operation Channels: CH1~11 for N. America; Ch1~14 for Japan; CH1~13 for Europe (ETSI) E8665_RT-N66W_QSG.indd 17 9/17/13 12:43:51 PM

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Information The radiated output power of the ASUS Wireless Device is below the Industry Canada (IC) radio frequency exposure limits. The ASUS Wireless Device should be used in such a manner such that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. This device has been evaluated for and shown compliant with the IC Speci c Absorption Rate (“SAR”) limits when installed in speci c host products operated in portable This device has been certi ed for use in Canada. Status of the listing in the Industry Canada’s REL (Radio Equipment List) can be found at the following web address: http://www.ic.gc.ca/app/sitt/reltel/srch/nwRdSrch.do?lang=eng Additional Canadian information on RF exposure also can be found at the following web http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/sf08792.html Canada, avis d’Industry Canada (IC) Cet appareil numérique de classe B est conforme aux normes canadiennes ICES-003 et RSS-210. Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) cet appareil ne doit pas causer d’interférence et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, notamment les interférences qui peuvent a ecter son fonctionnement. Informations concernant l’exposition aux fréquences radio (RF) La puissance de sortie émise par l’appareil de sans l ASUS est inférieure à la limite d’exposition aux fréquences radio d’Industry Canada (IC). Utilisez l’ appareil de sans l ASUS de façon à minimiser les contacts humains lors du fonctionnement normal. E8665_RT-N66W_QSG.indd 18 9/17/13 12:43:51 PM

Absorption Rate – Taux d’absorption spéci que) d’IC lorsqu’il est installé dans des produits hôtes particuliers qui fonctionnent dans des conditions d’exposition à des appareils portables (les antennes se situent à moins de 20 centimètres du corps d’une personne). Ce périphérique est homologué pour l’utilisation au Canada. Pour consulter l’ entrée correspondant à l’appareil dans la liste d’équipement radio (REL - Radio Equipment List) d’Industry Canada rendez-vous sur: http://www.ic.gc.ca/app/sitt/reltel/srch/nwRdSrch.do?lang=eng Pour des informations supplémentaires concernant l’exposition aux RF au Canada rendezvous sur : http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/sf08792.html NCC 警語 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得 擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現 象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。 前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。 低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備 之干擾。 E8665_RT-N66W_QSG.indd 19 9/17/13 12:43:52 PM

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* To immediately enjoy the VIP Member’s enhanced service, we suggest that you register directly via the internet at http://vip.asus.com. Product Information Product Model: _____________________________ Product Number (P/N): _______________________ Date of Purchase: ________dd_______mm______yy Dealer name/shop seal / Paste product barcode Retail sales representative name:_______________ * To ensure the validity of the warranty, please fill in the shop name, name of servicing personnel, date of purchase and other information accurately. Dealer Copy * Dealer service partners, fill in the product information as accurately as possible Product Information Product Mode:_____________________________ Product Number (P/N): _______________________ Date of Purchase: ________dd_______mm______yy Dealer name/shop seal / Paste product barcode Retail sales representative name: _______________ * To ensure the validity of the warranty, please fill in the shop name, name of servicing personnel, date of purchase and other information accurately. * Please mail back this form to your local ASUS sales representative for ASUS Advantage mileage program point accumulation (dependent on local sales policies / web availability). E8665_RT-N66W_QSG.indd 26 9/17/13 12:43:54 PM