Table of Contents Chapter 1: Before You Start Package Contents Synology RT6600ax at a Glance LED Indicator Table Hardware Specification Safety Instructions Chapter 2: Hardware Setup Adjust Antennas Position Your RT6600ax Connect to Your RT6600ax Set up Synology Router Manager (SRM)
Chapter Before You Start Thank you for purchasing this Synology product! Before setting up your new expansion unit, please check the package contents to verify that you have received the items below. Also, make sure to read the safety instructions carefully to avoid harming yourself or damaging your expansion unit.
Rear Panel Connect network cables into these ports to establish LAN LAN Port connection. Power Button Press to power on/off the Synology Router. Press and hold for four seconds (Soft Reset) or for ten seconds RESET Button (Hard Reset). Power Port Connect the AC power adapter here.
LED Indicator Table LED Indicator Color Status Description Static Powered on Green Blinking System Ready Static System booting/Rebooting/Hard Reset Status Indicator Orange Restoring settings (Soft Reset)/Mesh Blinking network disconnected Green/Orange Blinking Searching device Powered off Static Wi-Fi active Green Wi-Fi Blinking WPS connecting No Wi-Fi...
Hardware Specification Item RT6600ax External Ports USB 3.0 x 1 • Gigabit WAN x 1 WAN Port • Gigabit WAN x 1 and 2.5G WAN x 1 (Dual WAN) • Gigabit LAN x 3 and 2.5G LAN x 1 LAN Ports •...
Safety Instructions Keep away from direct sunlight and away from chemicals. Ensure a stable environment with no abrupt changes in temperature or humidity. Place the unit right side up at all times. Keep the unit away from liquids. Before cleaning, unplug the power cord. Do not use chemical or aerosol cleaners. Wipe with damp paper towels.
• Close to the center of the area where the wired/wireless client devices are placed, and within a visible distance from the wireless devices. • In a position where few walls and ceilings are between your RT6600ax and its client devices. • Away from any potential electrical signal sources, such as other Wi-Fi routers, 3G/4G bases, and microwave ovens.
1 Use the included network cable to connect your RT6600ax (at the WAN1 port) to the ISP modem. Connect one end of the power adapter to the power port on your RT6600ax, and the other end to the power outlet.
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3 Connect wired client devices to your RT6600ax. Use network cables to connect devices to the LAN ports. The corresponding LAN LED indicators should turn orange/green to indicate successful connection. Chapter 2: Hardware Setup...
Set up Synology Router Manager (SRM) 1 Use a computer or wireless device connected to your RT6600ax's local network. If you use a wireless device, scan and join the Wi-Fi network (SSID: Synology_(Serial); Password: synology). 2 Open a web browser, and enter either URL into the address bar: •...
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5 Fill in the information to set up the Wi-Fi network. Click Next to continue. 6 Set up the operation mode. When choosing the Wireless Router mode, you can also enable External access to SRM so that only external access via the HTTP(S) port (e.g. 8000/8001) can reach SRM. 7 Choose an Internet connection type: •...
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8 The wizard will continue to set up your RT6600ax, and it may take up to three minutes to complete the setup. 9 After the setup is complete, click Start managing now to enjoy SRM and its various features. Note: 1.
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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement 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.
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This device meets all the other requirements specified in Part 15E, Section 15.407 of the FCC Rules. Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 21cm between the radiator &...
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Industry Canada statement: This device complies with ISED’s licence-exempt RSSs. 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.
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(iii) pour les dispositifs munis d’antennes amovibles, le gain maximal d’antenne permis (pour les dispositifs utilisant la bande de 5 725 à 5 850 MHz) doit être conforme à la limite de la p.i.r.e. spécifiée, selon le cas; (iv) lorsqu’il y a lieu, les types d’antennes (s’il y en a plusieurs), les numéros de modèle de l’antenne et les pires angles d’inclinaison nécessaires pour rester conforme à...
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Le présent émetteur radio [IC: 20954-RT6600ax] a été approuvé par Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne énumérés ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal.
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