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Chapter 2
Connect the Hardware
2. 1.
Position Your Router
• The product should not be located where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive
heat.
• Place the router in a location where it can be connected to devices as well as to a
power source.
• Make sure the cables and power cord are safely placed out of the way so they do not
create a tripping hazard.
• The router can be placed on a shelf or desktop.
• Keep the router away from the strong electromagnetic radiation and the device of
electromagnetic sensitive.
2. 2.
Connect Your Router
1. Follow the steps below to connect your router.
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, then follow Step 4 and 5 to complete the hardware connection.
Modem
Power adapter
Power adapter
Router
1
2
3
Internet
4
Modem
Router
Internet
Power Adapter
Power Adapter
1 )
Turn off the modem, and remove the backup battery if it has one.
2 )
Connect the modem to the Internet port on your router via an Ethernet cable.
3 )
Turn on the modem, and then wait about
2 minutes
for it to restart.
4 )
Turn on the router
.
5 )
Verify that the hardware connection is correct by checking these LEDs.