ASUSTeK Computer RTN66U Gigabit Router Dual-band Wireless-N900 User Manual

ASUSTeK Computer Inc Gigabit Router Dual-band Wireless-N900

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Quick Start GuideRT-N66U Dark KnightGigabit Router Wireless-N900®E7019 / Second Edition / November 2011
EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Address, City: No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.O.C. Country: TAIWANAuthorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANYdeclare the following apparatus: Product name : Dark Knight Double 450Mbps Dual N Band Router Model name : RT-N66U conform with the essential requirements of the following directives: 2004/108/EC-EMC Directive EN 55022:2006+A1:2007 Class B EN 61000-3-2:2006+A2:2009 Class A EN 55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003 EN 61000-3-3:2008 1999/5/EC-R &TTE Directive EN 300 328 V1.7.1(2006-10) EN 301 893 V1.5.1(2008-12) EN 62311:2008 EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1(2008-04) EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1(2009-05) 2006/95/EC-LVD Directive EN 60950-1:2006 EN 60950-1:2006+A11:2009 EN 60065:2002+A1:2006+A11:2008 2009/125/EC-ErP DirectiveRegulation (EC) No. 1275/2008 EN 62301:2005 Regulation (EC) No. 642/2009 EN 62301:2005 Regulation (EC) No. 278/2009 EN 62301:2005 Ver. 110101CE markingDeclaration Date: Nov. 1, 2011 Year to begin affixing CE marking:2011 Position : CEOName : Jerry ShenSignature : __________(EC conformity marking)
NOTE / <T-CHINESE> / <FRENCH> / <PORTUGUESE> / <SPANISH>• For more details, refer to the user manual included in the support CD.• <T-CHINESE>• <FRENCH>• <PORTUGUESE>• <SPANISH>Table of contentsEnglish .............................................................................................4T-Chinese ........................................................................................17French ..............................................................................................30Portuguese ....................................................................................43Spanish ............................................................................................56
4EnglishPackage contents RT-N66U AC adapter Network cable Quick Start Guide Support CD (User Manual/utilities) Warranty card StandA quick look1) Power LED 5) 5GHz LED 9) USB 2.0 ports2) LAN LED 6) USB 2.0 LED 10) Reset button3) WAN LED 7) Power (DC-In) port 11) Internet & LAN ports4) 2.4GHz LED 8) Power switch 12) WPS buttonNOTE: If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.7 9 10 121181 2 3564
5EnglishNOTES:• USB External HDD/Flash disk: • The wireless router works with most USB HDDs/Flash disks up to 2TB 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), 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 le 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
6Positioning your wireless routerFor 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, uorescent 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.• For optimum performance, adjust the internal cooling system. Refer to the user manual for details. • Always update to the latest rmware. Visit the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com to get the latest rmware updates.450450900English
7Mounting to the stand• Align and insert the stand’s mounting hooks to the wireless router’s mounting holes.Before you proceed1. 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).ModemOFF!abcEnglish
8WARNING! Before disconnecting the wires/cables, ensure that your cable/ADSL modem has been turned o for at least two minutes. If your modem has a backup battery, remove it as well.2. Set up your wireless environment.RT-N66UComputerModemLANPowerWall Power OutletPowerWANabcda: 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.English
93. Disable some settings on your computer.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. Congure 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 startedbaEnglish
10NOTE: If QIS does not launch automatically, follow these steps to manually launch QIS:• On your web browser, key in http://192.168.1.1 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 congure the wireless router for the rst 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.English
11Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)After following the steps, I still cannot access the wireless router’s web graphics user interface (web GUI) to congure the wireless router settings.A. Disable the proxy server, if enabled.Windows® 71. 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.English
12MAC OS1. From your Safari browser, click Safari > Prefer-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® 71. 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.English
133. To obtain the iPv4 IP settings automatically, tick Obtain an IP address automatically. 4. Click OK when done.MAC OS1. Click the Apple icon located on the top left of your screen.2. Click System Preferences > Network > Congure...3. From the TCP/IP tab, select Using DHCP in the Congure IPv4 dropdown list.4. Cllick Apply Now when done.NOTE: Refer to your operating system’s help and support feature for details on conguring your computer’s TCP/IP settings.English
14C. Disable the dial-up connection, if enabled.D. Close all running web browsers.NOTE: Refer to your browser's help feature for details on disabling the dial-up connection settings.Windows® 71. 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 ve seconds.English
15Cannot nd the router: • Press the Reset button at the rear panel for more than ve 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 o, 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 conguring the wireless encryption again. • Press the Reset button of the wireless router for more than ve seconds.• Factory default settings:User name / Password: admin / adminIP address: 192.168.1.1SSID: ASUS English
ASUS Recycling/Takeback ServicesASUS 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 dierent regions.REACHComplying 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.htmFederal Communications Commission StatementThis 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 o 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 dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING! Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.Prohibition of Co-locationThis 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 specic 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/ECEssential requirements – Article 3Protection requirements for health and safety – Article 3.1aTesting for electric safety according to EN 60950-1 has been conducted. These are considered relevant and sucient.Protection requirements for electromagnetic compatibility – Article 3.1bTesting for electromagnetic compatibility according to EN 301 489-1 and EN 301 489-17 has been conducted. These are considered relevant and sucient.Eective use of the radio spectrum – Article 3.2Testing for radio test suites according to EN 300 328- 2 has been conducted. These are considered relevant and sucient.CE Mark WarningThis 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)
Canada, Industry Canada (IC) NoticesThis 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 InformationThe 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 exposure conditions (antennas are less than 20 centimeters of a person’s body).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=engAdditional 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.htmlCanada, 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.The operation frequency of the device in the 5150-5250 MHz band is for indoor use only.
Ce périphérique a été évalué et démontré conforme aux limites SAR (Speci c 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=engPour des informations supplémentaires concernant l’exposition aux RF au Canada rendezvous sur : http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/sf08792.htmlNCC 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。
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