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Figure 3-2

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Line:

Connect to the Modem Port of Splitter or to the telephone line.

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Reset Button:

There are two ways to reset the Router's factory defaults. Press the reset

button of the Router, and then power on the Router, hold reset button pressed down for about

five seconds, or restore the default setting from “Management

-

Settings

-

Restore Default “of

the Router's Web-based Utility.

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1, 2, 3, 4 (LAN):

Through

these ports, you can connect the Router to your PCs and the other

Ethernet network devices.

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Power:

The Power plug is where you will connect the power adapter.

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Antenna:

Used for wireless operation and data transmit.

3.4 System Requirements

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Make sure your computer has a Networking Interface Card (either wired or wireless is ok)

before connecting the Router to your computer.

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An operating system supporting the TCP/IP protocol.

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Broadband Internet Access (ADSL).

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Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later, Netscape Navigator 6.0 or later.

3.5 Installation Environment Requirements

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The Router should not be located where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive heat.

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Place the Router in a location where it can be connected to the various devices as well as to a

power source.

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Make sure the cables and power cord are placed safely out of the way so they do not create a

tripping hazard.

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Designed to go up to 100 meters indoors and up to 300 meters outdoors for wireless

connection.

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The Router can be placed on a shelf or desktop.

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Operating temperature

:

0

℃

~40

℃

(32

℉

~104

℉

).

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Operating Humidity

:

10% ~ 90% RH Non-congealing.

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3.6 Connecting the Router

Before installing the Router, please make sure your broadband service provided by your ISP is

available. If there is any problem, please contact with your ISP. After that, please install the

Router according to the following steps. Don't forget to pull out the power plug and keep your

hands dry.

1.

Locate an optimum location for the Router. The best place is usually near the center of the

area in which your PC will be wirelessly connected. The place had better accord with the

Installation Environment Requirements.

2.

Adjust the direction of the antenna. Normally, upright is a good direction.

3.

Connect your PC and Switch/Hub in your LAN to the LAN Ports of the Router. (If you have a

wireless NIC and want to have wireless connection, please skip this step.)

4.

Connect the telephone line to the Line port on the Router.

5.

Connect the DC power adapter to the DC power plug of the Router, and the other end into an

electrical outlet. The Router will start to work automatically.

3.6.1 The Best Location

for Wireless Network Connection

The operating distance or range of your wireless connection varies significantly based on the

physical placement of the Router. For best results, place your Router.

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Near the center of the area in which your wireless stations will operate.

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In an elevated location such as a high shelf.

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Away from the potential sources of interference, such as PCs, microwaves, and cordless

phones.

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Have the Antenna in the upright position.

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Away from large metal surfaces.

Note:

If do not follow these guidelines, there may be significant performance degradation and you may

not be able to connect to the Router wirelessly.

3.6.2 Wired network connection

Wired network connections are provided through the

Line

port and LAN ports which are on the

back of the Router. See the

Back Panel picture

above and the illustrations below for examples.

3.6.2.1. Connect ADSL Line

Use the ADSL cable included with the Router to connect it to a telephone wall socket or

receptacle. Plug one end of the cable into the

Line

port (RJ11 receptacle) on the rear panel of the

Router and insert the other end into the RJ11 wall socket. If you are using a low pass filter device,

follow the instructions included with the device or given to you by your service provider. The ADSL

connection represents the WAN interface, the connection to the Internet. It is the physical link to

the service provider’s network backbone and ultimately to the Internet.

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3.6.2.2. Hub or Switch to Router Connection

Connect the Router to an uplink port (MDI-II) on an Ethernet hub or switch with a straight-through

cable If you wish to reserve the uplink port on the switch or hub for another device, connect to

other MDI-X ports (1x, 2x, etc.) with a crossed cable.

3.6.2.3. Computer to Router Connection

You can connect the Router directly to a 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet adapter installed on a PC

using the Ethernet cable-10/100BASE-TX.

The illustration below shows the Router connected to Ethernet LAN devices, Wireless LAN

devices and the Internet. You can connect the Router directly to a 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet

adapter installed on a PC using the Ethernet cable provided as shown in this diagram.

Figure 3-3

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Chapter 4. Quick Installation Guide

After connecting the Router to your network, you should configure it. This chapter describes how

to quickly configure the basic functions of your Router. These procedures only take you a few

minutes. You can access the Internet via the Router immediately after successfully configuring.

4.1 Configure the Router

1.

Login to Home Page

To use the web-based utility, launch a suitable web browser and direct it to the IP address of the

Router. Type

in the address bar of the browser.

A dialog box prompts for User name and Password. Type in the default User name

admin

as well

as Password

admin

and then click the

OK

button to access the

Quick Setup

screen.

Figure 4-1

Note:

Do not mix up the user name and password with your ADSL account user name and password

which needed for PPP connections.

2.

The default screen shows as below. Change the VPI or VCI values which are used to define

a unique path for your connection.

If you have been given specific settings for this to

configuration, type in the correct values assigned by your ISP.

Click “Next”.

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Figure 4-2

3.

On the

Connection Type

screen, you can select a connection type (PPPoA, PPPoE, MER,

IPoA or Bridging), which is provided by your ISP. We select PPPoE mode (For example), and

then click “Next “to continue.

Figure 4-3

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