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Package Contents
Open the package carefully, and make sure that none of the items listed below
are missing. Do not discard the packing materials; in case of return, the device
must be shipped in its original package.
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One WL-308 Gaming Router
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One 12V/1.25A Power Adapter
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Three 3dBi 2.4GHz Dipole Antennas
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UTP Cable
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One CD-ROM with User’s Manual
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One Quick Installation Guide
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Warranty Card
Safety Guidelines
In order to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury, please adhere to the
following safety guidelines.
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Carefully follow the instructions in this manual; also follow all instruction
labels on the device.
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Except for the power adapter supplied, the device should not be
connected to any other adapters.
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Do not spill liquid of any kind on the device.
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Do not place the device on an unstable stand or table. The device may
drop and become damaged.
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Do not expose the device to direct sunlight.
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Do not place any hot devices close to this device, as they may degrade
or cause damage to the device.
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Do not place any heavy objects on top of the device.
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Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a soft dry cloth for
cleaning.
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Product Layout
Item
Label
Description
1
LAN Ports (1 – 4)
Use an Ethernet cable to connect each port to a
computer on your Local Area Network (LAN).
2
Link Port
Use an Ethernet cable to connect this port to your
WAN router/modem.
3
DC Connector
Use the power cable and connect the adapter to the
power socket on the wall, and the DC inlet into the
DC connector.
4
WPS
WPS (Wireless Push Button) is used for Wi-Fi
Protected Setup. By pressing this button, the
security settings of the device will automatically
synchronize with other wireless devices on your
network that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup.
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Back label
Item
Label
Description
1
LAN LED
This LED will light up once an Ethernet cable is
connected to one of the LAN ports.
2
Link LED
This LED will light up once an Ethernet cable is
connected to WAN (Internet) port.
3
WLAN LED
This LED will light up once the RF (wireless LAN)
feature is enabled
4
Power LED
This LED will light up once the power cable is
connected to the DC connector.
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System Requirements
The following are the minimum system requirements in order configure the
device:
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PC/Notebook
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Operating System – Microsoft Windows XP/2000/VISTA
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1 Free Ethernet port
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Wi-Fi card/USB dongle (802.11 b/g/n) – optional
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External xDSL (ADSL) or Cable modem with an Ethernet port (RJ-45)
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PC with a web-browser (Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, Opera)
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Ethernet compatible CAT5 cables
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Understanding the Hardware
Hardware Installation
You can place the WL-308 on a desk or other flat surface, or you can mount it on
a wall. For optimal performance, place your Wireless Broadband Router in the
center of your office (or your home) in a location that is away from any potential
source of interference, such as a metal wall or microwave oven. This location
must be close to a power connection and your ADSL/Cable modem.
Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the LAN port of the device and another
end into your PC/Notebook.
Plug one end of another Ethernet cable to the WAN port of the device and the
other end into you cable/DSL modem (Internet).
Insert the DC-outlet of the power adapter into the port labeled “DC-IN” and the
other end into a power socket on the wall.
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