DZS 1664WC User manual

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1664WC
WiFi-6 Wireless Router
Quick Start Guide

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01 Product Overview
Thank you for choosing our product.
Please read this manual before use.
Product Mode:1664WC as single router
1664WC is an AP without Mesh function by default.Please refer to SINGLE ROUTER SETUP
STEPS for network setup.
Product Mode:1664WC-DUO as mesh router set
1664WC-DUO contains twoAPs(Main AP and satelliteAP) distinguished by the label on the
backside of the device. Please refer to SINGLE ROUTER SETUP STEPS (for Main AP) &
MESH SETUP STEPS (for Satellite AP) for network setup.

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02 Product Hardware Description
Product Appearance Description
Button Description
Button
Function
WPS
Set the WPS process.
Reset
Short press (1 second) for reset the router;
Long press (5 seconds or longer) for reset to factory default settings.
* Operate after the LED is Blinking Green/Steady Green.
ON/OFF
Power on and off the router.
LED Description
LED Behavior
Scenario
Dark
No Power
Steady Red
Powering up
Blinking Red
No network cable connected
Blinking Green
Network connection in progress
Steady Green
Function normally and can access the Internet
Blinking Blue
WPS or Mesh pairing in progress
Steady Blue
Pairing successful

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03 SINGLE ROUTER SETUP STEPS
The DZS Router can be connected according to the diagram above.
01 Note the DSL/PON/Cable Gateway must be connected to the WAN port of DZS Router.
When it is connected to the Internet ,the LED light is steady green. If you can, place the DZS
Router in an open area such as a table or a shelf.
02 Wired devices can be connected directly to LAN port for Internet access. Wireless
devices can use the network name (SSID) & password (see the sticker on the backside of
Azores Router) to connect to Internet.
04 MESH SETUP STEPS
Choose one of the following methods to setup your Mesh Set(1664WC-DUO).

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Option 1: Wireless Networking
01 Main AP refers to SINGLE ROUTER SETUP STEPS to complete the connection.
02 Place the SatelliteAP at a proper location based on your home layout.
03 Just power on the Satellite AP and wait for about 5 minutes.When the LED is Steady
Green, then the Mesh networking is successful.
Tip: To optimize wireless performance, place the Satellite AP in a location that minimizes the
barrier (such as wall, door, and floor) between the Main AP and Satellite AP. We recommend
one wall/door/floor between the Main AP and Satellite AP.

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Option 2: Wired Networking
01 Main AP refers to SINGLE ROUTER SETUP STEPS to complete the connection.
02 Place the SatelliteAP at a proper location based on the cable deployment in your
home.
03 Connect the Satellite AP to LAN port of your Main AP via network cable.
04 Power on the Satellite AP. When the LED is Steady Green, then the Mesh networking is
successful.

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*Note:
(1) If you know there is a spot in your home, where the Wi-Fi signal is the weakest. Try place
the Satellite AP midway between the Main AP and the weakest spot.
(2) When Main AP and Satellite AP pairing successfully, the SSID and Password would be
same, that is showing on the backside of Main AP.
05 Management Methods
Option 1:HTTP
01 Connect your device to the Router using wireless or wired connection.
02 Open an Internet browser and enter http://192.168.0.1(or http://azoresrouter.com). You
can modify WAN configuration, router configuration, single SSID for 2.4G and 5G network,
guest Wi-Fi network, and retrieve your wireless network status.
Option 2:DZS Router APP
Download the mobile APP software named 'Azores Router'.
Scan the QR code below or visit https://azoresnetworks.com/pages/download-center in the
browser to view the electronic user manual for more management instructions.
Scan QR code to download electronic user manual

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06 Frequently Asked Questions
Q1 Internet is not accessable.
Answer:
(1) If the LED of 1664WCor Main AP in 1664WC-DUO mesh set keeps Blinking Red,check whether
its WAN port is connected to your Broadband Gateway (i.e. DSL/Cable modem, PON gateway) with
a network cable.
(2) If the LED of 1664WC or MainAP in 1664WC-DUO mesh set keeps Blinking Green,check
whether its WAN settings is all right or your Broadband Gateway service is all right.
(3) If the LED of Satellite AP in 1664WC-DUO mesh set keeps Blinking Red,try to reboot Satellite
AP or restore the device to its default settings.
(4) If the LED of Satellite AP in 1664WC-DUO mesh set keeps Blinking Green,try to adjust the
distance between Main AP and Satellite AP, and refer to MESH SETUP STEPS to re-operate.
(5) If LED is Steady Green,try to reboot your computer or smart phone and then reconnect the
router.Check whether your computer or smart phone gets an IP address.
Q2 How to restore the device to its default settings?
Answer: When DZS Router has started, pushing the “Reset” hole on the backside of the device with
a needle. The LED starts to flash green and hold for 5 more seconds. Release when the LED turns
off. Wait about 2 minutes for the device to restart.
Q3 How to access the Satellite AP web management page(GUI) if the mesh
pairing failed?
Answer:Manually set the PC IP address to 192.168.0.X(e.g.192.168.0.100),the subnet mask is
255.255.255.0.Open the browser and enter http://192.168.0.254.
Q4 What if I already purchased a Mesh Router set and want to further expand
the network with additional AP(s)?
Answer:You need to purchase another or more Azores routers and expand the current mesh
network.Please scan the QR code to view the electronic user manual to obtain the customized
mesh network operation method.

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FCC Warning
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Note: 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.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm
between the radiator & your body.