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Get to Know About Your Router
Item
Description
LAN1, LAN2, LAN3, LAN4
These ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the router to the local PC(s).
Internet
This port is where you will connect the DSL/cable Modem, or Ethernet.
Power
For connecting the router to power socket via the provided power adapter.
Power On/Off
The switch for the power. Press it to power on or off the router.
Antennas
Used for wireless operation and data transmit. Upright them for the best Wi-Fi
performance.
1. 3. 3.
The Side Panel
The router’s side panel shows the USB ports and buttons (view from left to right). Refer
to the following for detailed instructions.
Item
Description
USB 3.0
For connecting to a 3.0 USB storage device or a 3.0 USB
printer. It is also compatible with USB 2.0 devices.
WiFi On/Off
For turning on/off the WiFi function.
WPS
The switch for the WPS function. Pressing this button
for less than 5 seconds enables the WPS function. If
your client devices, such as wireless adapters, that
support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you can press this
button to quickly establish a connection between the
router and client devices and automatically configure
wireless security for your wireless network.
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Item
Description
Reset
The switch for the reset function. There are two ways to
reset the router’s factory defaults.
Method one:
With the router powered on, press and
hold the Reset button for at least 10 seconds until all
LEDs light on (wireless LEDs may not light on if the WiFi
on/off button is off). And then release the button and
wait the router to reboot to its factory default settings.
Method two:
Restore the default setting from
12.
4. Backup and Restore Configuration Settings
of the
router’s Web-based Management.
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Chapter
2
Connect the Hardware
This chapter contains the following sections:
•
Position Your Router
•
Connect Your Router
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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 the various 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 away from the strong electromagnetic radiation and the device of
electromagnetic sensitive.
2. 2.
Connect Your Router
Follow the steps below to connect your router.
1. 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 steps 5 and 6 to complete the hardware connection.
1 )
Install the antennas and position them vertically for best signal reception.
2 )
Turn off the modem, and remove the backup battery if it has one.
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Connect the Hardware
3 )
Connect the modem to the Internet port on your router with an Ethernet cable.
4 )
Turn on the modem, and then wait about 2 minutes for it to restart.
5 )
Turn on the router.
6 ) Verify that the following LEDs are on and solid before continuing with the
configuration.
Power
On
On
Internet
2.4G
On
5G
On
Note:
If the 2.4G LED
and 5G LED
are off, please press the Wi-Fi On/Off button on the side panel for 2 seconds
and check the LEDs again in a few seconds later.
Tips:
For optimum performance, orient the four antennas as shown in the drawing below.
30°
30°
2. Connect your computer to the router.
•
Method 1: Wired
Turn off the Wi-Fi on your computer and connect the devices as shown below.
Ethernet cable
•
Method 2: Wirelessly
Connect wirelessly by using the SSID (Network Name) and Wireless Password/PIN
printed on the product label at the bottom of the router.
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