Tp-Link TL-WR700N [11/175] Chapter 2 connecting the router

TL-WR700N 150Mbps Wireless N Mini Pocket Router

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Chapter 2. Connecting the Router

2.1 System Requirements

¾ Each PC in the LAN needs a working Ethernet Adapter

¾ TCP/IP protocol must be installed on each PC

¾ Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari

¾ If the device is configured to AP router mode, you also need Broadband Internet Access

Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet)

¾ One DSL/Cable Modem that has an RJ45 connector (which is not necessary if the Router is

connected directly to the Ethernet.)

2.2 Installation Environment Requirements

¾ Place the Router in a well ventilated place far from any heater or heating vent

¾ Place the Router in a location where it can be connected to the various devices as well as to

a power source

¾ Avoid direct irradiation of any strong light (such as sunlight)

¾ Keep at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space around the Router

¾ Operating Temperature: 0 ~40 (32 ~104 )℃℃℉ ℉

¾ Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing

2.3 Connecting the Router

Before installing the Router, please make sure your broadband service provided by your ISP is

available. If there is any problem, please contact with your ISP. To connect the Router, please

follow the steps below:

1. Power off your PC, Cable/DSL Modem, and the Router.

2. Locate an optimum location for the Router. The best place is usually at the center of your

wireless network. The place must accord with the Installation Environment Requirements

3. Plug the power plug in the electrical wall socket. The Router will start to work automatically.

After finishing the steps above, please choose the operation mode you need and carry out the

corresponding steps. There are five operation modes supported by this router: AP, Router,

Repeater, Bridge and Client.