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To prepare your router for installation:
1.
Carefully peel off the protective film covering both sides of your router (see
Figure 1
).
2.
Set up your wireless router by inserting the tabs of the stand (supplied with your router) into
the slots on the bottom of your router as shown in
Figure 2
. Then, remove the protective film
covering the status light panel of the router.
3.
Place your router in a suitable area for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to
the Ethernet cables for your wired computers).
Figure 1
Figure 2
To ensure proper heat dissipation and for router stability, it is important that you
connect the stand and place your router in an upright position.
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Hardware Features
Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to become familiar with the front and
back panels of the router—especially the status lights on the front panel.
Front Panel
The router front panel, shown in
Figure 3
, contains status lights. (For more information on
interpreting the status lights, see
“Verifying Your Connection” on page 16
and
“Checking Basic
Router Functions” on page 27
.)
You can use the status lights to verify various conditions.
Figure 3
Table 1.
Status Light Descriptions
Label
Activity
Description
1.
Power
Solid Amber
Solid Green
Off
The router is performing the power-on self-test diagnostic.
The power is on and the router is ready.
Power is not being supplied to the router.
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3
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2.
Internet
Solid Amber
Solid Green
Off
No IP address acquired.
The wireless router has acquired an Internet address.
No Ethernet cable is connected to the modem.
3.
Wireless
Solid Blue
Off
The wireless interface is enabled.
The wireless interface is turned off.
4.
LAN
(Ports 1–4)
Solid Green
Solid Amber
Off
The local port is connected to a 100 Mbps device.
The local port is connected to a 10 Mbps device.
No link is detected on this port.
5.
Push 'N'
Connect
Solid Green
Off
Indicates that wireless security (WEP, WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK) is
on.
No WPS connection exists.
Table 1.
Status Light Descriptions
(continued)
Label
Activity
Description
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Back Panel
The router back panel, shown in
Figure 4
, contains port connections.
Viewed from top to bottom, the rear panel contains the following elements:
1.
Wireless On/Off button.
2.
Restore factory settings button. Press for approximately 5 seconds to reset the router to the
factory default settings.
3.
Four Local Area Network (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to
your local computers.
4.
Internet/Wide Area Network (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to a cable or DSL
modem.
5.
AC power adapter outlet for connecting the power adapter
6.
Power on/off push-button.
Figure 4
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Router Label
The label on the back of the wireless router shows the router’s MAC address, serial number,
security PIN, and factory default login information.
1.
The ports on the router are color-coded to distinguish your Internet port from the other four
ports that connect to the wired computer(s) on your Local Area Network (LAN).
Positioning Your Wireless Router
The wireless router lets you access your network from virtually anywhere within the operating
range of your wireless network. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless
connection can vary significantly depending on the physical placement of your router. For
example, the thickness and number of walls the wireless signal must pass through might limit the
range. For best results, place your router:
Near the center of the area where your computers and other devices will operate, preferably
within line of sight to your wireless devices.
Accessible to an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for wired computers.
In an elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings between
the wireless router and your other devices to a minimum.
Away from electrical devices which are potential sources of interference, such as ceiling fans,
home security systems, microwaves, or the base for a cordless phone.
Away from any large metal surfaces, such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs. Large
expanses of other materials such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick, and
concrete can also affect your wireless signal.
Figure 5
Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation
or an inability to wirelessly connect to the Internet.

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