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Position Your Router, 2. 2. Connect Your Router, Method 1: Wired

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Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware 2. 1. Position Your Router • The product should not be located in a place where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive heat. • Place the router in a location where it can be connected to multiple 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 the router away from devices with strong electromagnetic interference, such as Bluetooth devices, cordless phones and microwaves. • Generally, the router is placed on a horizontal surface, such as on a shelf or desktop. 2. 2. Connect Your Router 1. Connect the router's 10Gbps Combo port to the internet via Ethernet or fiber network. Note: Note: If you want to change the WAN port for internet service, go to the Tether app or web management page to configure it. 1 3 Combo 10 Gbps WAN/LAN 1 2 10 Gbps SFP+ Keep the router vertical Connect via Ethernet Note: If your internet comes from an Ethernet outlet instead of a modem, simply connect the router's 10 Gbps RJ45 port to it. a. Turn off your modem, and remove the backup battery if any. Internet Ethernet Cable b. Connect to the router's WAN Port 1 (recommended) or WAN Port 3. c. Turn on your modem, and wait about 2 minutes for it to restart. OR Connect via fiber Optical Module a. Connect to your optical module (sold separately). Fiber-Optic Cable Internet b. Connect to the router's SFP+ Port 2. 2. Connect the power adapter to the router and turn on the router. 3. Wait until the LED screen cycles through graphics before moving on. 4. Connect your computer to the router. • Method 1: Wired 8

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8
Chapter 2
Connect the Hardware
2° 1°
Position Your Router
• The product should not be located in a place where it will be exposed to moisture or
excessive heat.
• Place the router in a location where it can be connected to multiple 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 the router away from devices with strong electromagnetic interference, such as
Bluetooth devices, cordless phones and microwaves.
• Generally, the router is placed on a horizontal surface, such as on a shelf or desktop.
2° 2°
Connect Your Router
1. Connect the router’s 10Gbps Combo port to the internet via Ethernet or fiber network.
Note
:
Note: If you want to change the WAN port for internet service, go to the Tether app or web management page to
configure it.
Internet
Fiber-Optic Cable
Optical Module
Connect via fiber
a. Connect to your optical
module (sold separately).
b. Connect to the router’s
SFP+ Port 2
.
c.
Turn on your modem, and wait
about
2 minutes
for it to restart.
Internet
Ethernet Cable
b.
Connect to the router’s
WAN Port 1 (recommended)
or WAN Port 3.
a.
Turn off
your modem, and
remove the backup battery if any.
Note:
If your internet comes from an Ethernet outlet
instead of a modem, simply connect the router’s 10 Gbps
RJ45 port to it.
Connect via Ethernet
Keep the router vertical
2
1
Combo
3
10 Gbps WAN/LAN
1
OR
10 Gbps SFP+
2. Connect the power adapter to the router and turn on the router.
3. Wait until the LED screen cycles through graphics before moving on.
4. Connect your computer to the router.
Method 1: Wired