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Ethernet (1, 2, 3, 4):
These ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the Router to the local PC(s).
WPS/Reset:
Pressing this button for less than 5 seconds enables the WPS function. If your client devices,
such as wireless adapters, that support WPS, 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.
Pressing this button for more than 5 seconds enables the Reset function. With the Router
powered on, press and hold the
WPS/Reset
button (approximately 8 seconds) until the SYS
LED becomes quick-flash from slow-flash. And then release the button and wait the Router
to reboot to its factory default settings.
Wireless antenna:
To receive and transmit the wireless data.
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Chapter 2. Connecting the Router
2.1
System Requirements
Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet)
One DSL/Cable Modem that has an RJ45 connector (which is not necessary if the Router is
connected directly to the Ethernet)
PCs with a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors
TCP/IP protocol on each PC
Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari
2.2
Installation Environment Requirements
Place the Router in a well ventilated place far from any heater or heating vent
Avoid direct irradiation of any strong light (such as sunlight)
Keep at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space around the Router
Operating Temperature: 0
℃
~40
℃
(32
℉
~104
℉
)
Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing
2.3
Connecting the Router
Before installing the Router, make sure your PC is connected to the Internet through the
broadband service successfully. If there is any problem, please contact 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.
Power off your Cable/DSL Modem, and the Router.
2.
Locate an optimum location for the Router. The best place is usually at the center of your
wireless network.
3.
Adjust the direction of the antenna. Normally, upright is a good direction.
4.
Connect the DSL/Cable Modem to the Internet port of the Router, shown in Figure 2-1.
5.
Connect the PC(s) and each Switch/Hub in your LAN to the Ethernet ports on the Router,
shown in Figure 2-1. If you have the wireless NIC and want to use the wireless function, you
can skip this step.
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6.
Connect the power adapter to the power socket on the Router, and the other end into an
electrical outlet, shown in Figure 2-1. The Router will start to work automatically.
7.
Power on your Cable/DSL Modem.
Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation
Figure 2-2 USB Installation
Note:
If you want to use the Router to share files or printer, plug the USB storage device to the USB port
or connect the printer to the Router with a matching cable.
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Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide
This chapter will show you how to configure the basic functions of your N600 Wireless Dual
Band Router using
Quick Setup
Wizard
within minutes.
3.1
TCP/IP Configuration
The default IP address of the Router is
192.168.0.1
and the default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0.
These values can be changed as you desire. In this guide, we use all the default values for
description.
Connect the local PC to the Ethernet ports of the Router and then you can configure the IP
address for your PC by the following method: Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in "
Obtain an IP
address automatically
" mode on your PC. If you need instructions as to how to do this, please
refer to
Appendix B: Configuring the PC
. Then the built-in DHCP server will assign IP address for
the PC.
Now, you can run the Ping command in the
command prompt
to verify the network connection
between your PC and the Router. The following example is in Windows 2000 OS.
Open a command prompt, and type
, and then press
Enter
.
If the result displayed is similar to the Figure 3-1, it means the connection between your PC
and the Router has been established well.
Figure 3-1 Success result of Ping command
If the result displayed is similar to Figure 3-2, it means the connection between your PC and
the Router failed.
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Figure 3-2 Failure result of Ping command
Please check the connection following these steps:
1.
Is the connection between your PC and the Router correct?
Note:
The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of Ethernet ports which you link to on the Router and LEDs on your PC's
adapter should be lit.
2.
Is the TCP/IP configuration for your PC correct?
Note:
If the Router's IP address is 192.168.0.1, your PC's IP address must be within the range of
192.168.0.2 ~ 192.168.0.254.
3.
Is the default LAN IP of the Router correct?
Note:
If the LAN IP of the modem connected with your router is 192.168.0.x, the default LAN IP of the
Router will automatically switch from 192.168.0.1 to 192.168.1.1 to avoid IP conflict. Therefore, in
order to verify the network connection between your PC and the Router, you can open a
command prompt, and type
ping 192.168.1.1
, and then press
Enter
.
3.2
Quick Installation Guide
With a Web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the N600 Wireless Dual Band Router.
The Web-based utility can be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser,
such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari.
1.
To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type in the default IP address
http://tplinklogin.net
in the address field.

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