ASUS RT-AX89X Dual-band Wi-Fi Router Instruction Manual

: June 3, 2024
: Asus

ASUS RT-AX89X Dual-band Wi-Fi Router Instruction Manual

Package contents

RT-AX89X Wireless Router
Network cable (RJ-45)
AC adapter
Quick Start Guide

A quick look at RT-AX89X

Product Overview Product
Overview

SFP+ LED
10GE LED
LAN LED
WAN (Internet) LED
5GHz LED
2.4GHz LED
Power LED
WPS button
LED On/Off button
Wi-Fi On/Off button
LAN ports 1 ~ 8
WAN (Internet) port
10G base T port
10G SFP+ port
USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
Power button
Power (DC-IN) port

The SFP+ interface only operates at 10 Gbps speed and is not compatible with the 1 Gigabit data rate.

Position your wireless router

Positioning Router

For optimal wireless transmission between the wireless router and connected wireless devices, ensure that you:

Place the wireless router in a centralized area for a maximum wireless coverage for the network devices.
Keep the wireless router away from metal obstructions and away from direct sunlight.
Keep the wireless router away from 802.11g or 20MHz only Wi-Fi devices, 2.4GHz computer peripherals, Bluetooth devices, cordless phones, transformers, heavy duty motors, fluorescent lights, microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other industrial equipment to prevent signal interference or loss.
Always update to the latest firmware. Visit the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com to get the latest firmware updates.
To ensure the best wireless signal, orient the eight non-detachable antennas as shown in the drawing below.

NOTES:

Use only the adapter that came with your package. Using other adapters may damage the device.
Specifications:
DC Power adapter| DC Output: +19V with 3.42A current
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Operating Temperature| 0~40oC| Storage| 0~70oC
Operating Humidity| 50~90%| Storage| 20~90%

Preparing your modem

Unplug the power cable/DSL modem. If it has a battery backup, remove the battery.
NOTE: If you are using DSL for Internet, you will need your username/password from your Internet Service Provider (ISP) to properly configure the router.
Connect your modem to the router with the bundled network cable.
Power on your cable/DSL modem.
Check your cable/DSL modem LED lights to ensure the connection is active.

Preparing modem

Setting up your RT-AX89X

You can set up your RT-AX89X via wired or wireless connection.

Wired connection

Plug your router into a power outlet and power it on. Connect the network cable from your computer to a LAN port on your router.
The web GUI launches automatically when you open a web browser. If it does not auto-launch, enter http://router.asus.com.
Set up a password for your router to prevent unauthorized access.
Login and Reset Instructions

Wireless connection

Plug your router into a power outlet and power it on.
Connect to the network with SSID shown on the product label on the back side of the router. For better network security, change to a unique SSID and assign a password.

Wi-Fi Name (SSID): ASUS_XX

  * XX refers to the last two digits of the MAC address. You can find it on the label on the back of your RT-AX89X.

You can choose either the web GUI or ASUS Router app to set up your router.
- Web GUI Setup
- Once connected, the web GUI launches automatically when you open a web browser.
  If it does not auto-launch, enter http://router.asus.com.
- Set up a password for your router to prevent unauthorized access.
- App Setup
  Download ASUS Router App to set up your router via your mobile devices.
- Turn on Wi-Fi on your mobile devices and connect to your RT-AX89X’s network.
- Follow ASUS Router App setup instructions to complete the setup.
  ASUS Router

Search area

Remembering your wireless router settings

Remember your wireless settings as you complete the router setup.

Router Name:	Password:
2.4 GHz network SSID:	Password:
5GHz network SSID:	Password:

FAQ

Where can I find more information about the wireless router?
- Online FAQ site: https://www.asus.com/support/faq
- Technical support site: https://www.asus.com/support
- Customer hotline: refer to the Support Hotline section in this Quick Start Guide
- You can get the user manual online at https://www.asus.com/support

ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services

ASUS 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 different regions.

REACH

Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction 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 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.

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-location

This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna ortransmitter.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific 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.

Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development

Canada (ISED)

This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

this device may not cause interference, and
this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Operation in the band 5150–5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems. CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)

Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Information

The radiated output power of the ASUS Wireless Device is below the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada 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 equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator any part of your body.

This device has been certified for use in Canada. Status of the listing in the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s REL (Radio Equipment List) can be found at the following web address: http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site /ceb-bhst.nsf/eng/h_tt00020.html
Additional Canadian information on RF exposure also can be found at the following web: https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/sf08792.html

Manufacturer| ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
Tel: +886-2-2894-3447
Address: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN
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Authorised representative in Europe| ASUS Computer GmbH
Address: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN, GERMANY
Authorised distributors in Turkey| BOGAZICI BILGISAYAR TICARET VE SANAYI A.S.
Tel./FAX No.: +90 212 331 10 00 / +90 212 332 28 90
Address: ESENTEPE MAH. BUYUKDERE CAD. ERCAN HAN B BLOK
NO.121 SISLI, ISTANBUL 34394
CIZGI Elektronik San. Tic. Ltd. Sti.
Tel./FAX No.: +90 212 356 70 70 / +90 212 356 70 69
Address: GURSEL MAH. AKMAN SK.47B 1 KAGITHANE/ISTANBUL
KOYUNCU ELEKTRONiK BiLGi iSLEM SiST. SAN. VE DIS TIC. A.S.
Tel. No.: +90 216 5288888
Address: ** EMEK MAH.ORDU CAD. NO:18, SARIGAZi, SANCAKTEPE ISTANBUL
ENDEKS BİLİŞİM SAN VE DIŞ TİC LTD ŞTİ
Tel./FAX No.: +90 216 523 35 70 / +90 216 523 35 71
Address: NECIP FAZIL BULVARI, KEYAP CARSI SITESI, G1 BLOK, NO:115
Y.DUDULLU, UMRANIYE, ISTANBUL
PENTA TEKNOLOJI URUNLERI DAGITIM TICARET A.S
Tel./FAX No.: +90 216 528 0000
Address:** ORGANIZE SANAYI BOLGESI NATO YOLU 4.CADDE NO:1
UMRANIYE, ISTANBUL 34775

Networks Global Hotline Information

Area

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Country/ Region

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Hotline Number

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Service Hours

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Europe

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Cyprus

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800-92491

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09:00-13:00 ;
14:00-18:00 Mon-Fri

France

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0033-170949400

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09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri

Germany

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0049-1805010920
0049-1805010923
(component support) 0049-2102959911 (Fax)

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09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri
10:00-17:00 Mon-Fri

Hungary

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0036-15054561

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09:00-17:30 Mon-Fri

Italy

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199-400089

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09:00-13:00 ;
14:00-18:00 Mon-Fri

Greece

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00800-44142044

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09:00-13:00 ;
14:00-18:00 Mon-Fri

Austria

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0043-820240513

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09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri

Netherlands/ Luxembourg

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0031-591570290

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09:00-17:00 Mon-Fri

Belgium

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0032-78150231

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09:00-17:00 Mon-Fri

Norway

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0047-2316-2682

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09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri

Sweden

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0046-858769407

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09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri

Finland

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00358-969379690

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10:00-19:00 Mon-Fri

Denmark

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0045-38322943

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09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri

Poland

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0048-225718040

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08:30-17:30 Mon-Fri

Spain

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0034-902889688

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09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri

Portugal

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00351-707500310

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09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri

Slovak Republic

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00421-232162621

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08:00-17:00 Mon-Fri

Czech Republic

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00420-596766888

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08:00-17:00 Mon-Fri

Switzerland- German

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0041-848111010

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09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri

Switzerland- French

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0041-848111014

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09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri

Switzerland- Italian

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0041-848111012

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09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri

United Kingdom

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0044-1442265548

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09:00-17:00 Mon-Fri

Ireland

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0035-31890719918

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09:00-17:00 Mon-Fri

Russia and CIS

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008-800-100-ASUS

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09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri

Ukraine

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0038-0445457727

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09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri

Area

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Country/ Region

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Hotline Numbers

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Service Hours

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Asia-Pacific

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Australia

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1300-278788

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09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri

New Zealand

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0800-278788

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09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri

Japan

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0800-1232787
0081-570783886
( Non-Toll Free )

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09:00-19:00 Mon-Sun
09:00-19:00 Mon-Sun

Korea

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0082-215666868

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09:30-17:00 Mon-Fri

Thailand

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0066-24011717
1800-8525201

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09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri

Singapore

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0065-64157917
0065-67203835
( Repair Status Only )

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11:00-19:00 Mon-Fri
11:00-19:00 Mon-Fri
11:00-13:00 Sat

Malaysia

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1300-88-3495

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9:00-18:00 Mon-Fri

Philippine

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1800-18550163

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09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri

India

India(WL/NW)

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1800-2090365

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09:00-18:00 Mon-Sat
09:00-21:00 Mon-Sun

Indonesia

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0062-2129495000
500128 (Local Only)

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09:30-17:00 Mon-Fri
9:30 – 12:00 Sat

Vietnam

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1900-555581

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08:00-12:00
13:30-17:30 Mon-Sat

Hong Kong

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00852-35824770

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10:00-19:00 Mon-Sat

Taiwan

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0800-093-456;
02-81439000

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9:00-12:00 Mon-Fri;
13:30-18:00 Mon-Fri

Americas

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USA Canada

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1-812-282-2787

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8:30-12:00 EST Mon-Fri
9:00-18:00 EST Sat-Sun

Mexico

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001-8008367847

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08:00-20:00 CST Mon-Fri
08:00-15:00 CST Sat

Brazil

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4003 0988 (Capital)
0800 880 0988 (demais localidades)

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9:00am-18:00 Mon-Fri

Area

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Country/ Region

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Hotline Numbers

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Service Hours

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Middle East + Africa

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Egypt

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800-2787349

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09:00-18:00 Sun-Thu

Saudi Arabia

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800-1212787

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09:00-18:00 Sat-Wed

UAE

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00971-42958941

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09:00-18:00 Sun-Thu

Turkey

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0090-2165243000

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09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri

South Africa

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0861-278772

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08:00-17:00 Mon-Fri

Israel

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6557/00972-39142800
9770/00972-35598555

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08:00-17:00 Sun-Thu
08:30-17:30 Sun-Thu

Balkan Countries

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Romania

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0040-213301786

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09:00-18:30 Mon-Fri

Bosnia

Herzegovina

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00387-33773163

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09:00-7:00 Mon-Fri

Bulgaria

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00359-70014411
00359-29889170

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09:30-18:30 Mon-Fri
09:30-18:00 Mon-Fri

Croatia

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00385-16401111

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09:00-17:00 Mon-Fri

Montenegro

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00382-20608251

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09:00-17:00 Mon-Fri

Serbia

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00381-112070677

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09:00-17:00 Mon-Fri

Slovenia

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00368-59045400
00368-59045401

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08:00-16:00 Mon-Fri

Baltic Countries

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Estonia

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00372-6671796

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09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri

Latvia

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00371-67408838

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09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri

Lithuania-Kaunas
Lithuania-Vilnius

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00370-37329000
00370-522101160

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09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri
09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri

NOTES:

UK support e-mail: network_support_uk@asus.com
For more information, visit the ASUS support site at: https://www.asus.com/support/

CE statement

Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity
ASUSTek Computer Inc. hereby declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. Full text of EU declaration of conformity is available at https://www.asus.com/Networking/RTAX89X/HelpDesk/.

Declaration of Conformity for Ecodesign directive 2009/125/EC
Testing for eco-design requirements according to (EC) No 1275/2008 and (EU) No 801/2013 has been conducted. When the device is in Networked Standby Mode, its I/O and network interface are in sleep mode and may not work properly. To wake up the device, press the Wi-Fi on/off, LED on/off, reset, or WPS button.
This equipment complies with EU radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator & your body.
All operational modes:
2.4GHz: 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n (HT20), 802.11n (HT40), 802.11ac (VHT20), 802.11ac (VHT40)
5GHz: 802.11a, 802.11n (HT20), 802.11n (HT40), 802.11ac (VHT20), 802.11ac (VHT40), 802.11ac (VHT80)
The frequency, mode and the maximum transmitted power in EU are listed below:
2412-2472MHz (802.11g 6Mbps): 19.81 dBm
5180-5240MHz (802.11ac VHT20 MCS0): 20.1 dBm
5260-5320MHz (802.11ac VHT40 MCS0): 21.31 dBm
5500-5700MHz (802.11ac VHT80 MCS0): 27.48 dBm
The device is restricted to indoor use only when operating in the 5150 to 5350 MHz frequency range.
The adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

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Safety Notices

Use this product in environments with ambient temperatures between 0°C(32°F) and 40°C(104°F).
Refer to the rating label on the bottom of your product and ensure your power adapter complies with this rating.
DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged.
DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any foreign objects into the product.
DO NOT expose to or use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT use the modem during electrical storms.
DO NOT cover the vents on the product to prevent the system from getting overheated.
DO NOT use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals.
If the Adapter is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.