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6Chapter 2 . Connect the Hardware
Connect the Hardware
This chapter contains the following sections:
• System Requirements
• Installation Environment Requirements
• Connect Your Router
2. 1. System Requirements
• Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet)
• One DSL/Cable Modem that has an RJ45 connector (which is not necessary if the router is connected directly to the Ethernet)
• PCs with a working Ethernet adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors
• TCP/IP protocol on each PC
• Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari
2. 2. Installation Environment Requirements
• Place the router in a well-ventilated place far from any heater or heating vent
• Avoid direct irradiation of any strong light (such as sunlight)
• Keep at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space around the router
• Operating Temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉~104℉)
• Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing
2. 3. Connect Your Router
Follow the steps below to connect your router.
1. Connect your router as shown in the figure below. The electrical outlet shall be installed near the device and shall be
easily accessible.
Note:
If your Internet connection is through an Ethernet cable from the wall instead of through a DSL / Cable / Satellite modem, connect the
Ethernet cable directly to the router’s Internet port.
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