Hardware Setup
11
N900 WiFi Router
Rear Panel
The rear panel connections and buttons are shown in the following figure.
Ethernet LAN ports (4)
WAN (Internet) port
USB ports (2)
Power On/Off button
Power connector
Reset button
Figure 3. Router rear panel
Pressing the Reset button restores the factory settings. See Factory Settings on page 155.
Position Your Router
The router lets you access your network anywhere within the operating range of your
wireless network. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless connection can
vary significantly depending on the physical placement of your router. For example, the
thickness and number of walls the wireless signal passes through can limit the range.
Additionally, other wireless access points in and around your home might affect your router’s
signal. Wireless access points are routers, repeaters, WiFi range extenders, and any other
device that emits a wireless signal for network access.
Position your router according to the following guidelines:
• Place your router near the center of the area where your computers and other devices
operate, and within line of sight to your wireless devices.
• Make sure that the router is within reach of an
AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables
for wired computers.
• Place the router in an elevated location, minimizing the number walls and ceilings
between the router and your other devices.
To Next Page
Loading...
