EAAC87 - Wireless Access Point ASUS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL EAAC87 ASUS

7. Switch for Media bridge/AP (Ac-

LED indicators Move the slide switch on the side of your EA-AC87 to your preferred operation mode (Media Bridge or Access Point). Refer to the following table to conrm the mode status. Media bridge mode AP mode Power LED Solid On: Power on O: Power o Blinking fast: Reset to default Blinking slow: Rescue mode Solid On: Power on O: Power o Blinking fast: Reset to default Blinking slow: Rescue mode LAN LED Solid On: has physical connection to a local area network (LAN) Blinking frequency: according to data transmission rate Solid On: has physical connec- tion to a local area network (LAN) Signal Indi- cator LED1 solid on: Wi-Fi on LED1~5 solid on: Wi-Fi on LED action Signal Excellent Good Weak Wi-Fi site survey / WPS connection Blinking sequentially back and forth: u9417_ea-ac87_qsg.indb 8 2014/8/22 17:46:12English

Media bridge mode AP mode LED Status (Solid on)

Operation modes ASUS EA-AC87 provides two operation modes: Media Bridge and Access Point (AP). IMPORTANT:

• For the best wireless performance, place EA-AC87 at a distance of more than 1.5 meters away from the parent Access Point (AP).

• Check the slide switch on the side of EA-AC87 to conrm the mode status. Media Bridge mode By default, EA-AC87 is set to the media bridge mode. In this mode, you can con- nect any Ethernet-enabled device to your wireless home network via the wireless router. This mode is perfect for home theater devices such as smart TV, set-top box and HD media player. STB (Set-top box) POWER HD media playersmart TVu9417_ea-ac87_qsg.indb 10 2014/8/22 17:46:14English

Access Point (AP) mode You can also turn your EA-AC87 into access point (AP) mode by switching the side switch. If you already have a router, you can upgrade your router to the latest 4x4 AC1800 5Ghz Wi-Fi. u9417_ea-ac87_qsg.indb 11 2014/8/22 17:46:15English

Media Bridge mode We recommend that you connect your EA-AC87 to a wireless router by pressing the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button. u9417_ea-ac87_qsg.indb 12 2014/8/22 17:46:15English

b. Press the WPS button on your EA-AC87 for more than three seconds until the signal indicator LED1 to LED5 blink sequentially back and forth. Setting up with WPS a. Adjust the slide switch to media bridge mode and plug in the power adapter. u9417_ea-ac87_qsg.indb 13 2014/8/22 17:46:15English

NOTE: Refer to the router’s user manual for the location of its WPS button. c. Press the WPS button of your router. d. Wait until at least one of the LED signal indicators turns to a solid light, which indicates that it has successfully established connection with your wireless network. e. Using the bundled network cable, connect your smart TV, set-top box, HD me- dia player, or other Ethernet-enabled device, to your EA-AC87’s LAN port. NOTE: You can also connect your EA-AC87 to your wireless network via the Web GUI. For more details, refer to the section Setting up via web-based interface. u9417_ea-ac87_qsg.indb 14 2014/8/22 17:46:16English

a. Adjust the slide switch to media bridge. b. Plug in the power adapter and using the bundled network cable, connect your com- puter to your EA-AC87’s LAN port. c. In your web browser, key in http://ndasus.local or 192.168.1.1 in the browser’s address bar. Key in admin as the default username and password to log into EA-AC87’s web graphical user interface (Web GUI). d. Follow the onscreen instructions to com- plete the wireless connection setup e. Check if EA-AC87’s LED indicator turns a solid light, which indicates that EA-AC87 has successfully connected to the wireless network. Setting up via web-based interface NOTE: If you have already used WPS to connect your device, skip this section. u9417_ea-ac87_qsg.indb 15 2014/8/22 17:46:16English

Access Point (AP) mode a. Adjust the slide switch to AP mode. b. Plug in the power adapter and using the bundled network cable to connect to your router’s LAN port. c. Connect your device to EA-AC87’s default network name (SSID) ASUS_5G. d. On your web browser, key in the http://ndasus.local in the address bar. Key in the default username and password: admin. e. Follow the Web GUI to congure various settings. You can assign a new SSID and security key of your EA-AC87. Setting up via web-based interface NOTE:

• In AP mode, you can use the WPS button to connect other devices.

• Ensure to connect EA-AC87 to a router's LAN port before setting up. u9417_ea-ac87_qsg.indb 16 2014/8/22 17:46:17English

Frequently Asked Questions Q1: What are the default IP, SSID, and login name password for EA-AC87? IP before settingIP after settingsURL for setup*Default SSID Login username and passwordMedia bridge mode

192.168.1.1Assigned by connected routerhttp:// ndasus.local

N/A username: adminpassword: adminAccess point mode Assigned by connected routerAssigned by connected routerhttp:// ndasus.localASUS_5G

• Windows® XP does not support ndasus.local. If you use Windows® XP operating system, please download the device discovery utility from ASUS website www.asus.com to nd the IP of EA-AC87. Q2: I cannot access the web GUI to congure the EA-AC87 settings.

• Close all running web browsers and launch again.

• Follow the steps below to congure your computer settings based on its operating system. Windows® 7 A. Disable the proxy server, if enabled.

3. From the Local Area Network (LAN) Settings screen, untick Use a proxy server

4. Click OK when done.

2. Click Change Settings... in the Proxies eld.

4. Click OK when done.

B. Set the TCP/IP settings to automatically obtain an IP address.

2. Select Ethernet and select Using DHCP in

B. Set the TCP/IP settings to automatically obtain an IP address.

1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet

> Network and Sharing Center > Manage network connections.

3. Tick Obtain an IP address automatically.

4. Click OK when done.

(Access Point) Modus

u9417_ea-ac87_qsg.indb 150 2014/8/22 17:47:16Manufacturer ASUSTeK Computer Inc. Tel: [phone] Address: No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN Authorised representative in Europe ASUS Computer GmbH Address: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN, GERMANY Authorised distributors in Turkey BOGAZICI BIL GISAYAR SAN. VE TIC. A.S. Tel: [phone] Address: AYAZAGA MAH. KEMERBURGAZ CAD. NO.10 AYAZAGA/ISTANBUL CIZGI Elektronik San. Tic. Ltd. Sti. Tel: [phone] Address: CEMAL SURURI CD. HALIM MERIC IS MERKEZI No: 15/C D:5-6 34394 MECIDIYEKOY/ ISTANBUL KOYUNCU ELEKTRONiK BiLGi iSLEM SiST. SAN. VE DIS TIC. A.S. Tel: [phone] Address: EMEK MAH.ORDU CAD. NO:18, SARIGAZi, SANCAKTEPE ISTANBUL AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur. SUPPORT HOTLINE USA/ CANADA Hotline Number: 1-812-282-2787 Language: English Availability: 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 Hotline Number: 4003 0988 (Capital) / 0800 880 0988 (demais localidades) Language: Portuguese Availability: Mon. to Fri. 9:00am-18:00 u9417_ea-ac87_qsg.indb 151 2014/8/22 17:47:16ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the high- est standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other compo- nents, as well as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for the detailed recycling information in dierent 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 harm- ful 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. u9417_ea-ac87_qsg.indb 152 2014/8/22 17:47:16• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

• Any changes or modications 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 conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

• Users must not modify this device. Modication by anyone other than the party responsible for compliance with the rules of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) may void the authority granted under FCC regulations to operate this device. Prohibition of Co-location This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. IMPORTANT NOTE: Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specic operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. To maintain compliance with FCC exposure compliance requirement, please follow operation instruction as documented in this manual. Declaration of Conformity for R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC Essential requirements – Article 3 Protection requirements for health and safety – Article 3.1a u9417_ea-ac87_qsg.indb 153 2014/8/22 17:47:16Testing for electric safety according to EN 60950-1 has been conducted. These are considered relevant and sucient. 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 sucient. Eective 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 sucient. 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) IC Warning This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and () this device must accept any interference, including interfer- ence that may cause undesired operation of the device.” Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux ap- pareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.” Industry Canada Statement This device complies with RSS-210 of the industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference.

Safety Warning SAFE TEMP: This wireless router should be only used in environments with ambi- ent temperatures between 5

F). DO NOT expose to or use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT use during electrical storms. u9417_ea-ac87_qsg.indb 155 2014/8/22 17:47:16Italiano

Media Bridge/AP (Access Point)

3. Fra Local Area Network (LAN) Settings (Innstillinger for lokalt

u9417_ea-ac87_qsg.indb 335 2014/8/22 17:49:11Manufacturer ASUSTeK Computer Inc. Tel: [phone] Address: No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN Authorised representative in Europe ASUS Computer GmbH Address: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN, GERMANY Authorised distributors in Turkey BOGAZICI BIL GISAYAR SAN. VE TIC. A.S. Tel: [phone] Address: AYAZAGA MAH. KEMERBURGAZ CAD. NO.10 AYAZAGA/ISTANBUL CIZGI Elektronik San. Tic. Ltd. Sti. Tel: [phone] Address: CEMAL SURURI CD. HALIM MERIC IS MERKEZI No: 15/C D:5-6 34394 MECIDIYEKOY/ ISTANBUL KOYUNCU ELEKTRONiK BiLGi iSLEM SiST. SAN. VE DIS TIC. A.S. Tel: [phone] Address: EMEK MAH.ORDU CAD. NO:18, SARIGAZi, SANCAKTEPE ISTANBUL AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur. SUPPORT HOTLINE USA/ CANADA Hotline Number: 1-812-282-2787 Language: English Availability: 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 Hotline Number: 4003 0988 (Capital) / 0800 880 0988 (demais localidades) Language: Portuguese Availability: Mon. to Fri. 9:00am-18:00 u9417_ea-ac87_qsg.indb 336 2014/8/22 17:49:11ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the high- est standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other compo- nents, as well as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for the detailed recycling information in dierent 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 Communication Commission Interference Statement 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 guar- antee 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 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 dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION: Any changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equip- ment. u9417_ea-ac87_qsg.indb 337 2014/8/22 17:49:11WARNING:

• Any changes or modications 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 conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

• Users must not modify this device. Modication by anyone other than the party responsible for compliance with the rules of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) may void the authority granted under FCC regulations to operate this device. 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. This device and it's antennas(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter except in accordance with FCC multi-transmitter product procedures. This device is going to be operated in 5.15~5.25GHz frequency range, it is restricted in indoor environment only. IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radia- tion exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. u9417_ea-ac87_qsg.indb 338 2014/8/22 17:49:11Declaration 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 sucient. 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 sucient. Eective use of the radio spectrum – Article 3.2 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. IC Statement This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interfer- ence that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appar- eils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivant- es : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement. This device and it’s antennas(s) must not be co-located or operating in con- junction with any other antenna or transmitter except in accordance with IC multi-transmitter product procedures. Cet appareil et son antenne (s) ne doit pas être co-localisés ou fonctionnement en association avec une autre antenne ou transmetteur. u9417_ea-ac87_qsg.indb 339 2014/8/22 17:49:11The device for the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce poten- tial for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems. les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz sont réservés uniquement pour une utilisation à l’intérieur an de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux; IC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 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. Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps. Industry Canada Statement This device complies with RSS-210 of the industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference.

Safety Warning SAFE TEMP: This wireless router should be only used in environments with ambi- ent temperatures between 5

F). DO NOT expose to or use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT use during electrical storms. u9417_ea-ac87_qsg.indb 341 2014/8/22 17:49:11