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(Optional) Installing an External Antenna
In areas with poor network coverage, connect an external antenna to the
device's external antenna port. Screw the external antenna in fully, as shown
in the following figure.
Note:
Skip this section if you do not need to connect an external antenna to the
device.
Before using an external antenna, log in to the web management page
(http://192.168.1.1) and set antenna mode to external. For details, see the
help information on the web management page.
Only use the external antenna indoors.
You cannot switch between the internal antenna and the external
antenna while using a voice or data service.
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(Optional) Connecting to a Telephone
If you want to use the device to make voice calls, connect the device to a
telephone, as shown in the following figure.
Note:
Skip this section if you do not plan to use the device's voice services.
Radio signals can interfere with telephone call connection and quality. To
eliminate the risk of possible interference, place the telephone at least 1
meter (3.28 feet) away from the device.
Connecting to a Computer
Use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer to one of the device's LAN
ports, as shown in the following figure.
When the connection between the device and the computer is set up, the
device's corresponding LAN indicator turns on.
Ensure that the Ethernet cable is not longer than 100 meters (328 feet).
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Connecting to a USB Flash Drive,
Portable Hard Disk Drive, or USB Printer
Connect a USB flash drive, portable hard disk drive, or USB printer to the
device's USB port, as shown in the following figure. For details, see the help
information on the web management page.
Note:
Do not connect a computer to the device's USB port.
The device's USB port can supply a maximum current of 500 mA to power
connected USB devices. If the current required by a portable hard disk
drive (or other peripherals) connected to the device is higher than 500 mA,
the device may fail to recognize the hard disk drive. In this case, use an
auxiliary power supply for the hard disk drive. For more information,
contact your service provider.
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Connecting to a Power Outlet
Connect a compatible power adapter to the device's power port, and then
plug the power adapter into a power outlet.
Note:
Using an incompatible power adapter may damage the device.
Powering the Device On or Off
After connecting to a power outlet, the device will power on
automatically.
To manually power the device on, press and hold
until all indicators
turn on.
To power the device off, press and hold
until all indicators turn off.
Setting Up a Wireless Connection
Turning the Device's Wi-Fi On
By default, the device's Wi-Fi automatically turns on when the device is
powered on.
To manually turn Wi-Fi on, press and hold
until
turns steady
on.
Note:
To turn Wi-Fi off, press and hold
for 2 seconds, and then
release your finger. The
indicator turns off.
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Setting Up a Wi-Fi Connection
Note:
Before setting up a Wi-Fi connection, ensure that a wireless network
adapter has been installed on your computer. If the wireless network adapter
is functioning correctly, you will be able to find a wireless network
connection in your computer's connection manager application.
Method 1: Set up a Wi-Fi connection.
1.
Ensure that
is steady on.
2.
Scan for available wireless network connections using your computer's
connection manager application.
3.
Connect to the wireless network that has the same service set
identification (SSID) as the device.
Note:
If a security mechanism has been enabled for the wireless network
connection, enter the correct network key.
The SSID and the network key are printed on the device label.
Method 2: (Optional) Set up a WPS connection.
If the client to which your device connects supports WPS, a network key is
generated automatically.
To set up a WPS connection:
1.
Ensure that
is steady on.
2.
Press and hold
until
blinks to activate the WPS
connection on your device.
3.
Activate the WPS connection on the client.
Note:
For details about the client's operations, see its user guide.

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