D-Link DIR-815 Product Manual - Page 15

Connect to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem - user manual

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Section 2 - Installation Connect to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem If you are connecting the router to a cable/DSL/satellite modem, please follow the steps below: 1. Place the router in an open and central location. Do not plug the power adapter into the router. 2. Unplug the modem's power adapter. Shut down your computer. 3. Unplug the Ethernet cable (that connects your computer to your modem) from your computer and place it into the Internet port on the router. 4. Plug an Ethernet cable into one of the four LAN ports on the router. Plug the other end into the Ethernet port on your computer. 5. Plug in your modem. Wait for the modem to boot (about 30 seconds). 6. Plug the power adapter to the router and connect to an outlet or power strip. 7. Use the power switch to power on the router. Wait about 30 seconds for the router to boot. 8. Turn on your computer. 9. Refer to "Getting Started" on page 13 to configure your router. D-Link DIR-815 User Manual 10

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D-Link DIR-815 User Manual
Section 2 - Installation
If you are connecting the router to a cable/DSL/satellite modem, please follow the steps below:
1. Place the router in an open and central location. Do not plug the power adapter into the router.
2. Unplug the modem’s power adapter. Shut down your computer.
3.
Unplug the Ethernet cable (that connects your computer to your modem) from your computer and place it into
the Internet port on the router.
4. Plug an Ethernet cable into one of the four LAN ports on the router. Plug the other end into the Ethernet port
on your computer.
5. Plug in your modem. Wait for the modem to boot (about 30 seconds).
6. Plug the power adapter to the router and connect to an outlet or power strip.
7. Use the power switch to power on the router. Wait about 30 seconds for the router to boot.
8. Turn on your computer.
9. Refer to “Getting Started” on page 13 to configure your router.
Connect to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem