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2. Hardware Installation

2.1.

The Front Panel

Figure 2-1

The LEDs locate on the front panel. They indicate the device’s working status.

For details, please

refer to LED Explanation.

LED Explanation

Name

Status

Indication

PWR

On

Power is on.

Off

Power is off.

ADSL

On

The LINE port is linked up.

Flash

The ADSL negotiation is in progress.

Off

The LINE port is linked down.

Internet

On

A successful PPP connection has been built.

Flash

Data is being transferred over the Internet.

Off

There is no successful PPP connection or the Router works on Bridge

mode.

WLAN

On

The wireless function is enabled but no data is being transmitted.

Flash

There is wireless data being transmitted.

Off

The wireless function is disabled.

LAN(1-4)

On

There is a successful connection on the corresponding 1-4

（

LAN

）

port but no activity.

Flash

Data is being transferred over the 1-4 (LAN) port.

Off

There is no connection on the corresponding 1-4 (LAN) port or the

connection is abnormal.

WPS

On

A wireless device has been successfully added to the network by

WPS function. The LED will keep on for about 5 minutes and then turn

off.

Flash

The WPS function is enabled but no wireless device has been

successfully added to the network by WPS function. The LED will

keep flash for about 2 minutes and then turn off.

Off

The WPS function is disabled or a wireless device failed to be added

to the network by WPS function.

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2.2.

The Back Panel

Figure 2-2



LINE:

Through the port, you can connect the router with the telephone. Or you can connect

them by an external separate splitter. For details, please refer to 2.4.



RESET:

There are two ways to reset the Router's factory defaults.

Method one:

With the Router powered on, use a pin to press and hold the Reset button for at

least 5 seconds. And the Router will reboot to its factory default settings.

Method two:

Restore the default setting from “Maintenance

-

Rebbot” of the Router's Web

-

based Utility.



1, 2, 3, 4 (LAN):

Through the port, you can connect the Router to your PC or the other Ethernet

network devices.



POWER:

The Power plug is where you will connect the power adapter.



ON/OFF:

The switch for the power.

2.3.

Installation Environment



The Product should not be located where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive heat.



Place the Router in a location where it can be connected to the various devices as well as to a

power source.



Make sure the cables and power cord are safely placed out of the way so they do not create a

tripping hazard.



The Router can be placed on a shelf or desktop.



Keep away from the strong electromagnetic radiation and the device of electromagnetic

sensitive.

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2.4.

Connecting the Router

Before installing the device, please make sure your broadband service provided by your ISP is

available. If there is any problem, please contact your ISP. Before cable connection, cut off the

power supply and keep your hands dry. You can follow the steps below to install it.

Step 1:

Connect the ADSL Line.

Method one:

Plug one end of the twisted-pair ADSL cable into the ADSL LINE port on the

rear panel of RTA04N, and insert the other end into the wall socket.

Method two

：

You can use a separate splitter. External splitter can divide the data and

voice, and then you can access the Internet and make calls at the same time. The external

splitter has three ports:

• LINE: Connect to the wall jack

• PHONE: Connect to the phone sets

• MODEM: Connect to the ADSL LINE port of

RTA04N

Plug one end of the twisted-pair ADSL cable into the ADSL LINE port on the rear panel of

RTA04N. Connect the other end to the MODEM port of the external splitter.

Step 2:

Connect the Ethernet cable.

Attach one end of a network cable to your computer’s

Ethernet port or a regular hub/switch port, and the other end to the LAN port on the

RTA04N.

Step 3:

Power on the computers and LAN devices.

Step 4:

Attach the power adapter. Connect the power adapter to the power connector on the rear

of the device and plug in the adapter to a electrical outlet or power extension. The

electrical outlet shall be installed near the device and shall be easily accessible.

Figure 2-3

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3. Quick Installation Guide

3.1.

Configure PC

After you directly connect your PC to the RTA04N or connect your adapter to a Hub/Switch which

has connected to the Router, you need to configure your PC’s IP address.

Follow the steps below to

configure it.

Step 1:

Click the

Start

menu on your desktop, right click

My Network Places

, and then select

Properties

(shown in Figure 3-1).

Figure 3-1

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Step 2:

Right click

Local Area Connection

(LAN), and then select

Properties

.

Figure 3-2

Step 3:

Select

General

tab, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click the

Properties

button.

Figure 3-3