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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
2.1 How to Install the Router
Please follow these instructions BEFORE you insert the CD.
Important Notes:
•
The CD contains the EZ-Connect Setup Wizard,
which is an alternative means to configure your
router but is not required. There are no drivers or
files needing to be installed on any computer or
device in order to operate this router.
•
It is possible to configure this router both with a
wired or wireless connection.
•
Some
DSL
modems
will
require
additional
configuration prior to using this router. See
“2.1a
DSL Modem Configuration”
below.
1.
Shut Down your computer.
2.
If you have an existing Wireless Router, please
completely disconnect it from your computer and
modem.
3.
RESET and Unplug your modem.
To reset your
modem:
a.
Check for a reset button and hold it down for
5 seconds. The reset button will look like a
pin-hole and requires a small object to
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depress it. If there is a reset button, it must
be used.
b.
Unplug the modem’s power cord and remove
the battery (if applicable).
c.
If you do not have access to the modem,
continue through these steps until Step 9.
4.
Connect you Network Cable(s)
a.
Plug a network cable from your Cable/DSL
modem into your Medialink Router Port.
(DO NOT connect the included AC/DC
Adapter to the router’s Power port at this
time.)
b.
Using another network cable, plug one end
to your computer’s network port.
Plug the
other end into one of the Medialink Router’s
ports numbered 1, 2, 3, or 4.
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5.
Power On your Cable/DSL Modem
a.
Plug in the power cord for your modem.
Reinstall the batteries (if applicable).
b.
Wait 30 seconds for the modem to fully
restart.
6.
Power on your Medialink Router and Check the
Status Lights.
a.
Connect the AC/DC Adapter to the router’s
Power port.
Connect the other end into an
electrical outlet.
Wait 30 seconds to allow
the router to fully start.
7.
Check the status of your Medialink Router.
a.
On the front panel of your Medialink Router,
the POWER and WAN (Internet). The SYS
and WLAN LED’s should be blinking.
If not,
make sure the cables are connected
correctly.
8.
Power ON your computer
a.
Turn on your computer
b.
It is recommended that you temporarily turn
off any third party firewalls or networking
software during installation of your Medialink
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Router.
9.
Confirm access to the Internet - Open your internet
browser (For example, Internet Explorer, Firefox or
Safari) and confirm that you are able to access the
internet.
If so, proceed to Step 10.
•
If you cannot access the internet. If you have a DSL
connection, see “
2.1a
DSL Modem Configuration
”
below.
•
If you cannot access the internet and you cannot
access your Modem, see
“2.1b No Modem Access”
•
If you do not have DSL, please carefully repeat
steps 1 thru 8 as it is important to correctly Reset
your modem, Connect the devices and Power On the
devices in the precise order as outlined in Steps 1
thru 8.
If you still cannot connect to the internet, please call
technical support at 856-216-8222 or download the latest
FAQ at
www.medialinkproducts.com/support
10.
Insert the CD included with your router, double click
the “RouterSetupWizard” icon and follow the
instructions to complete the installation.
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*If you cannot or choose not to use the CD for
configuring your router, proceed to “Chapter 3.2
Login to the Router” of this User Guide to complete
the configuration of your router.
2.1a DSL Modem Configuration
Some DSL Modems require the PPPoE connection to be
handled by the router instead of the modem to be able to
successfully create a network using some routers. To
configure your DSL modem, first connect your computer
directly to the modem using a network cable and proceed
with the following steps:
1.
Open your internet browser and in the address bar
type the IP address of the modem. (Typically the
See your modem’s manual to be sure.)
2.
Click on Advanced Settings
3.
The PPP Location must be set to “Bridged” mode
4.
You may have to click “WAN IP Address” to see the
PPP Location
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