Asus EA-N66 User guide

Step-by-Step Setup Manual
EA-N66
3-in-1 Dual-Band Wireless-N900
Gigabit Access Point / Wi-Fi Bridge / Range Extender
®

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E7648
First Edition
August 2012

Table of contents
1. Introduction .............................................................................. 4
1.1 Package contents...................................................................................4
1.2 System requirements ...........................................................................4
2. Network Map............................................................................. 5
2.1 Step-by-Step for Wi-Fi Bridge Mode ...............................................6
2.2 Step-by-Step for Access Point Mode...............................................8
2.3 Step-by-Step for Range Extender Mode........................................11
3. Wireless Settings....................................................................... 15
4. LAN Settings.............................................................................. 18
5. Administration.......................................................................... 18
6. System Log ................................................................................ 21
Notices........................................................................................... 22

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1. Introduction
1.2 System requirements
To set up your network, you need one or two computers that meet the
following system requirements:
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer
immediately.
ASUS EA-N66 x1 Warranty card x1
Quick Start Guide x1 Ethernet cable x1
Support CD x1
1.1 Package contents
• Ethernet RJ-45 (LAN) port
• IEEE 802.11 b/g/n wireless capability
• An installed TCP/IP service
• Web browser such as Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, or
Google Chrome.

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2. Network Map
This is an overview of the EA-N66’s Network Map page.
Click each of the icons on the Network Map to display detailed
information regarding each network device. The icon on the left is
for the parent Access Point. The icon on the right is for clients on the
network. Clicking the middle icon displays the current status and
information about the EA-N66.
On the left side of the screen is the Advanced Setup panel. Use the
Setup panel to navigate to specic features of the EA-N66.

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Click Quick Internet Setup to congure the EA-N66’s network
connection.
2.1 Step-by-Step for Wi-Fi Bridge Mode
By default, the EA-N66 serves as a network adapter. Click Next to begin
setup for Wi-Fi Bridge Mode.
Step 1: Enter Quick Internet Setup
Step 2: Site Survey
The EA-N66 will search for available wireless networks.
To assist in network discovery, place the Access Point near the EA-N66.

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Step 3: Select your parent Access Point and enter the Security
Key
Select the Access Point from the list of available wireless networks.
Enter the Security Key.
If the EA-N66 is unable to detect the correct wireless network, move the
EA-N66 closer to the Access Point and click Refresh.
Step 4: Wait for the EA-N66 to connect to the parent Access
Point
Allow the EA-N66 a few minutes to connect to your parent Access Point.

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Step 5: Finish setup process
Congratulations! You have nished the setup process!
Please refer to the illustrations to interpret the LED indicators on the EA-
N66.
2.2 Step-by-Step for Access Point Mode
Step 1: Select setup mode
To set up Access Point mode, do not click Next on the rst page of Quick
Internet Setup. Instead, click the link provided to switch setup mode.

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Step 2: Select Access Point mode
Select “I wish to establish a new wireless network”. Click Next.
Step 3: Set up the SSID and password
Assign a new SSID and password to the EA-N66. Enter a unique SSID to
any avoid any network issues.
EA-N66 cannot run on two frequencies (2.4 GHz and 5GHz) at the
same time. A frequency of 2.4GHz works best for most wireless
devices but a frequency of 5GHz is recommended for better
performance and less interference.

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Step 4: Wait for setup to complete
Allow a few minutes for the EA-N66 to establish the new wireless
network.
Step 5: Finish setup
Follow the short tutorial to complete setup.
Disconnect the Ethernet cable between the EA-N66 and your PC or laptop.
Connect the Ethernet cable to the EA-N66 and the wireless router.

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Step 6: Bookmarking the Setup Page
It is recommended that you reset the EA-N66 when changing any
settings. However, you can create a bookmark on your browser to
quickly access setup page at any time.
2.3 Step-by-Step for Range Extender Mode
Step 1: Select setup mode
To set up Wireless Range Extender mode, do not click Next on the rst
page of Quick Internet Setup. Instead, click the link provided to switch
setup mode.

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Step 2: Choose Repeater mode
Select I wish to extend my existing wireless network. Click Next.
Step 3: Site Survey
The EA-N66 will search for available wireless networks.
To assist in network discovery, place the Access Point near the EA-N66.

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Step 4: Select your parent Access Point and enter the
Security Key
Select the Access Point from the list of available wireless networks.
Enter the Security Key.
If the EA-N66 is unable to detect the correct wireless network, move the
EA-N66 closer to the Access Point and click Refresh.
Step 5: Set up the SSID and password for your extended
network
By default, the EA-N66 will assign an SSID using the following format:
“original-SSID_RPT”.
The EA-N66 will also automatically enter the same password as your
primary wireless network.

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Step 6: Please wait while EA-N66 extends your wireless
network
Step 7: Finish setup process
Congratulations! You have nished the setup process!
Please refer to the illustrations to interpret the LED indicators on the EA-
N66.

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1. Place the EA-N66 no closer than 1.5 meters from network clients under
Access Point mode, or from its parent Access Point under Wi-Fi Bridge
or Range Extender mode. The EA-N66 is designed to transmit signals
over a distance. Place the EA-N66 at a distance of 1.5-3 meters away
from the receiving device to get optimal performance.
2. Place the EA-N66 in an open are for a stronger signal. Objects,
particularly those made of metal, can block wireless signals from the
EA-N66.
Additional setup and settings recommendations
3. Wireless Settings
The following settings are available from the Wireless General tab:

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The WPS tab provides conguration options for the Wi-Fi Protected
Setup feature.
The Wireless MAC Filter tab allows you to block specic MAC addresses
from accessing the wireless network.

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The RADIUS Setting tab allows you to set up additional parameters for
authorizing wireless clients through a RADIUS server.
Congure RADIUS settings when using [WPA-ENTERPRISE / WPA2-
ENTERPRISE] as Authentication Method in the Wireless General tab.

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4. LAN Settings
The LAN settings area provides conguration options for your Local
Area Network IP address, DNS, and default gateway.
5. Administration
The Administration area provides options for changing modes,
conguring the EA-N66’s login password, and upgrading or restoring
the rmware.

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Firmware Upgrade tab
The Firmware Upgrade tab allows users to upgrade the rmware of the
EA-N66 by uploading the rmware le.

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• Settings congured in the old rmware are retained during
the upgrade process. If the upgrade process fails, EA-N66 will
enter Emergency mode automatically.
• The LED lights on the front panel of the EA-N66 will indicate
that it is currently in Emergency mode. Use the Firmware
Restoration utility on the CD to restore the rmware to factory
defaults.