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Position Your Modem Router, Method 1: Wired

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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 environment your modem router is in. Obstacles may limit the range of the wireless signal, for example, concrete structures, thick walls. For best Wi-Fi performance, and to keep your network secure: • Do not locate the modem router in a place where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive heat. • Keep the product away from strong electromagnetic radiation and devices that emit electromagnetic waves. • 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 DSL line and power adapter. The electrical outlet shall be installed near the device and shall be easily accessible. Phone Jack Power Adapter LINE Phone Cable 1 DSL Splitter PHONE MODEM Phone Cable 3 Push in to turn on the modem router. ON/OFF Power ON/OFF RESET WPS LAN2 LAN3 LAN4/WAN DSL 2 4 Wait for about 1 to 2 minutes, then verify that the LED is slowly flashing orange before continuing. Modem Router If you don't need the phone service, just directly connect the modem router to the phone jack with the Phone (Optional) provided phone cable, then follow steps 3 and 4 to complete the hardware connection. 2. Connect your computer to the modem router. Method 1: Wired Connect your computer's Ethernet port to the LAN port on the modem router via the Ethernet cable. 7

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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 environment your modem router is in. Obstacles may limit the range
of the wireless signal, for example, concrete structures, thick walls.
For best Wi-Fi performance, and to keep your network secure:
• Do not locate the modem router in a place where it will be exposed to moisture or
excessive heat.
• Keep the product away from strong electromagnetic radiation and devices that emit
electromagnetic waves.
• 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 DSL line and power adapter. The electrical outlet shall be installed
near the device and shall be easily accessible.
Modem Router
ON/OFF
3
Wait for about 1 to 2 minutes, then
verify that the LED is slowly
flashing orange before continuing.
Power Adapter
Push in to turn on the
modem router.
4
Phone Cable
Phone Jack
Phone Cable
DSL Splitter
Phone (Optional)
1
2
If you don’t need the phone service, just directly connect the modem router to the phone jack with the
provided phone cable, then follow steps 3 and 4 to complete the hardware connection.
PHONE
LINE
MODEM
LAN2
LAN3
LAN4/WAN
DSL
Power
ON/OFF
RESET
WPS
2°
Connect your computer to the modem router.
Method 1: Wired
Connect your computer’s Ethernet port to the LAN port on the modem router via the
Ethernet cable.