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1. 2.

Main Features

• Complies with IEEE 802.11ac.

• One 10/100/1000M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 Internet port, four 10/100/1000M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 Ethernet ports,

supporting Auto MDI/MDIX.

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Provides a USB 3.0 port and a USB 2.0 port supporting file sharing and print server.

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Provides WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication, TKIP/AES encryption security.

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Shares data and Internet access for users, supporting Dynamic IP/Static IP/PPPoE/PPTP/ L2TP Internet access.

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Supports simultaneous 2.4GHz and 5GHz connections for 3200Mbps of total available bandwidth.

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Supports Virtual Server, Special Application and DMZ host.

• Supports UPnP, Dynamic DNS, Static Routing.

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Provides Automatic-connection and Scheduled Connection on certain time to the Internet.

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Built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing.

• Supports Parental Controls and Access Control.

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Connects Internet on demand and disconnects from the Internet when idle for PPPoE.

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Provides WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access Control List).

• Supports Flow Statistics.

• Supports IPv6.

• Supports firmware upgrade and Web management.

1. 3.

Panel Layout

1° 3° 1° Front Panel

The router’s LEDs are located on the front panel (View from top to bottom). You can check the router’s working status by

following the LED Explanation table.

LED Explanation:

Name

Status

Indication

Power

Flash

System initializing or firmware upgrading is in process. Do not disconnect or power off the

router.

On

System initialization complete.

Off

Power is off. Please ensure that the power adapter is connected correctly.

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Name

Status

Indication

(2.4GHz)

On

2.4GHz wireless is working properly.

Off

2.4GHz wireless is disabled.

(5GHz-1)

On

5GHz-1 wireless is working properly.

Off

5GHz-1 wireless is disabled.

(5GHz-2)

On

5GHz-2 wireless is working properly.

Off

5GHz-2 wireless is disabled.

(Ethernet)

On

There is device(s) connected to the Ethernet (1/2/3/4) port(s).

Off

No any device is connected to the Ethernet (1/2/3/4) port.

(Internet)

Blue

The Internet port is connected, and the Internet is accessible.

Orange

The Internet port is connected, but the Internet is inaccessible.

Off

The Internet port isn’t connected, and the Internet is inaccessible.

(WPS)

Flash

WPS button on the router is pressed, and the router is trying to connect a wireless device

to its network via WPS.

On

The connection via WPS is successful.

Off

The connection via WPS fails.

(USB 1/USB 2)

Flash

The router is identifying the device connected to the USB 2.0 port/USB 3.0 port.

On

The device is identified successfully.

Off

No device is connected to the USB 2.0 port/USB 3.0 port.

Note:

After a device is successfully added to the network by WPS function, the WPS LED will keep on for about 5 minutes and then turn off.

The following buttons are also located on the front panel (View from left to right). Refer to the following for detailed instructions.

Button

Description

(Wi-Fi)

Pressing this button for 2 seconds enables or disables the Wi-Fi function.

(WPS)

Pressing this button for less than 5 seconds enables the WPS function. If your client devices, such as wireless

adapters, support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you can press this button to quickly establish a connection

between the router and client devices and automatically configure wireless security for your wireless network.

(LED On/Off)

Pressing this button for 1 second turns all LEDs on or off.

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1° 3° 2° Rear Panel

The following parts are located on the rear panel (View from left to right). Refer to the following for detailed instructions.

Item

Description

Reset button

Pressing this button for about 7 seconds enables the Reset function.

USB 2.0 port

The USB 2.0 port connects to a USB 2.0 storage device or a USB 2.0 printer.

Internet port

This port is where you will connect the DSL/cable Modem, or Ethernet.

Ethernet (1, 2, 3, 4) ports

These ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the router to the local PCs.

USB 3.0 port

The USB 3.0 port connects to a USB 3.0 storage device or a USB 3.0 printer.

Power On/Off button

This button powers on or off the router.

Power port

This port is where you will connect the power socket via the provided power adapter.

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Connect the Hardware

Connect the Hardware

This chapter contains the following sections:

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System Requirements

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Installation Environment Requirements

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Connect Your Router

2. 1.

System Requirements

• Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet)

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One DSL/Cable Modem that has an RJ45 connector (which is not necessary if the router is connected directly to the Ethernet)

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PCs with a working Ethernet adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors

• TCP/IP protocol on each PC

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Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari

2. 2.

Installation Environment Requirements

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Place the router in a well-ventilated place far from any heater or heating vent

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Avoid direct irradiation of any strong light (such as sunlight)

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Keep at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space around the router

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Operating Temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉~104℉)

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Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing

2. 3.

Connect Your Router

Follow the steps below to connect your router.

1.

Connect your router as shown in the figure below. The electrical outlet shall be installed near the device and shall be

easily accessible.

Note:

If your Internet connection is through an Ethernet cable from the wall instead of through a DSL / Cable / Satellite modem, connect the

Ethernet cable directly to the router’s Internet port.

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Turn on the modem, and

then wait about

2 minutes

for it to restart.

Connect the modem to the

Internet port on your router with

an Ethernet cable.

Router

Modem

Power adapter

Turn off the modem,

and remove the backup

battery if it has one.

2

Place the router horizonta ly and extend the

antennas to the maximum angle.

1

Note: For best performance, horizontal insta lation is recommended.

Antenna direction and position can a fect performance in vertical

insta lation situations.

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3

Turn on the router.

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Internet

Verify that the fo lowing LEDs are on and stable before continuing with

the configuration.

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On

Internet

5GHz-1

On

5GHz-2

On

Power

On

2.4GHz

On

Note:

1. If a l the LEDs are o f, press the LED On/O f bu

ton

for about 1 second, then check the LEDs again.

2. If the 2.4GHz, 5GHz-1, and 5GHz-2 LEDs are o f, press the Wi-Fi On/O f bu

ton

for about 2 seconds, then

check the LEDs again in a few seconds.

2.

Connect your computer to the router.

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Method 1: Wired

Connect your computer’s Ethernet port to the router’s Ethernet port via an Ethernet cable.

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Method 2: Wirelessly

Connect your computer to the router wirelessly by using the default SSID (Wireless Network Name) and Wireless Password

printed on the product label of the router.

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Method 3: Use the WPS button

Wireless devices that support WPS, including Android phones, tablets, most USB network cards, can be connected to your

router through this method.(WPS is not supported by IOS devices.)

Note:

The WPS function cannot be configured if the wireless function of the router is disabled. Also, the WPS function will be disabled if your

wireless encryption is WEP. Please make sure the wireless function is enabled and is configured with the appropriate encryption before

configuring the WPS.

1.

Tab the WPS icon on the device’s screen.

2.

Immediately press the WPS button on your router.

3.

The WPS LED flashes for about two minutes during the WPS process.

4.

When the WPS LED is on, the client device has successfully connected to the router.