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Chapter 2: Overview
3. Installing the Router
3.1 System Requirements
• Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet)
• One DSL/Cable Modem that has an RJ-45 connector (not necessary if the router is connected directly to the Ethernet).
• PCs with a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors.
• TCP/IP protocol on each PC.
• Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, or Apple Safari.
3.2 Installation Environment Requirements
• Place the router in a well-ventilated place far from any heater or heating vent.
• Avoid direct light (such as sunlight).
• Keep at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space around the router.
• Comply with operating temperature and humidity requirements:
- Operating Temperature: 32 to 104° F (0 to 40 ° C)
- Operating Humidity: 10–90% relative humidity, non-condensing
3.3 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, contact your ISP. After that, 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 modem (if the modem has a backup battery, remove it, too.), and disconnect your existing router if you have
one.
2. Connect the WAN port on your router to the modem’s LAN port with an Ethernet cable.
3. Connect your computer to one of the LAN ports labeled 1–4 on the router with an Ethernet cable.
4. Power on the modem and wait for 2 minutes.
5. Plug the provided power adapter into the POWER jack and the other end into a standard electrical wall socket. Press the
ON/OFF button to power on the router.
CAUTION: Before you power on the router, make sure your computer is NOT connected to any other wireless network.
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