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LED Explanation

Name

Status

Indication

Power

On

System initialization complete.

Flashing

System initializing or firmware upgrading is in process. Do not

disconnect or power off the modem router.

Off

Power is off.

ADSL

On

ADSL line is synchronized and ready to use.

Flashing

The ADSL negotiation is in progress.

Off

ADSL synchronization failed.

Internet

On

Internet connection is available.

Off

No Internet connection or the modem router is operating in

Bridge mode.

Wireless 2.4Ghz

On

The 2.4GHz wireless radio band is enabled.

Off

The 2.4GHz wireless radio band is disabled.

Wireless 5Ghz

On

The 5GHz wireless radio band is enabled.

Off

The 5GHz wireless radio band is disabled.

WPS

On/Off

Turns On when a WPS synchronization is established and

automatically turns Off about five minutes later.

Slow

Flashing

A wireless device is trying to connect to the network via WPS.

This process may take up to 2 minutes.

LAN

On

At least one LAN port is connected.

Off

No LAN port is connected.

USB

On

The USB device is identified and ready to use.

Flashing

The USB device is being identified.

Off

No USB device is plugged into the USB port.

Note:

1.

If the ADSL LED is off, please check your Internet connection first. Refer to Connect Your Modem Router for more

information about how to make Internet connection correctly. If you have already made a right connection,

please contact your ISP to make sure your Internet service is available now.

2.

If the Internet LED is off, please check your ADSL LED first. If your ADSL LED is also off, please refer to

Note 1

. If your

ADSL LED is ON, please check your Internet configuration. You may need to check this part of information with

your ISP and make sure everything have been input correctly.

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1° 3° 2°

The Back Panel

The modem router’s back panel shows the connection ports, buttons and antennas.

Refer to the following for detailed instructions.

Item

Description

ADSL

For connecting the modem router to the Internet. Connect the port to the

splitter or directly connect the port to the phone jack via a phone cable. For

details, please refer to

Connect Your Modem Router

.

WPS

The switch for the WPS function.

WiFi ON/OFF

For turning on/off the Wi-Fi function.

USB 3.0

For connecting to a USB storage device or a USB printer

.

LAN1, LAN2, LAN3,

LAN4/WAN

For connecting the modem router to your PC or other Ethernet network

devices. In wireless router mode you will be able to connect to Cable/FTTH/

VDSL/ADSL devices.

POWER ON/OFF

The switch for the power. Press it to power on or off the modem router.

POWER

For connecting the modem router to power socket via the provided power

adapter.

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Item

Description

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 has the RESET button and a USB 2.0 port.

RESET:

There are two ways to reset the modem router’s factory defaults.

Method 1: With the modem router powered on, use a pin to press and hold the RESET

button for at least 8-10 seconds. And the modem router will reboot to its

factory default settings.

Method 2: Restore the default settings from Backup & Restore of the modem router’s

Web-based Management.

USB 2°0:

The USB 2.0 port connects to a USB 2.0 storage device or a USB 2.0 printer.

Chapter

2

Connect the Hardware

This chapter contains the following sections:

•

Position Your Modem Router

•

Connect Your Modem Router

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Chapter 2

Connect the Hardware

2° 1°

Position Your Modem Router

With the modem router, you can access your network from anywhere within the

wireless network coverage. However, the wireless signal strength and coverage varies

depending on the actual environment where your modem router is in. Many obstacles

may limit the range of the wireless signal, for example, concrete structures, thickness

and number of walls.

For your security and best Wi-Fi performance, please:

• Do Not locate the modem router in the place where it will be exposed to moisture or

excessive heat.

• Keep away from the strong electromagnetic radiation and the device of

electromagnetic sensitive.

• Place the modem 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.

Tips:

The modem router can be placed on a shelf or desktop.

2° 2°

Connect Your Modem Router

Follow the steps below to connect your modem router.

1°

Connect the ADSL line and power adapter. The electrical outlet shall be installed

near the device and shall be easily accessible

.