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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 reference, such as 
Bluetooth devices, cordless phones and microwaves.
2. 2.  Connect Your Router
Follow the steps below to connect your router.
If your internet connection is through an Ethernet cable directly from the wall instead 
of through a DSL / Cable / Satellite modem, connect the Ethernet cable to the router’s 
Internet port, and then follow Step 4 and 5 to complete the hardware connection.
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Modem
Power adapter
Power adapter
Router
1
2
3
Internet
1. Turn off the modem, and remove the backup battery if it has one.
2. Connect the modem to your router’s Internet port with an Ethernet cable.
3. Turn on the modem, and then wait about 2 minutes for it to restart.
4. Connect the power adapter to the router and turn on the router.