TP-Link TD-W8900GB manual Installation Environment Requirements, Connecting the Router

TD-W8900GB54M Wireless ADSL2+ Router User Guide

3.5Installation Environment Requirements

¾The Router should not be located where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive heat.

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

¾Make sure the cables and power cord are placed safely out of the way so they do not create a tripping hazard.

¾Designed to go up to 100 meters indoors and up to 300 meters outdoors for wireless connection.

¾The Router can be placed on a shelf or desktop.

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

¾Operating Humidity: 10% ~ 90% RH Non-congealing.

3.6Connecting 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. After that, please install the Router according to the following steps. Don't forget to pull out the power plug and keep your hands dry.

1.Locate an optimum location for the Router. The best place is usually near the center of the area in which your PC will be wirelessly connected. The place had better accord with the Installation Environment Requirements.

2.Adjust the direction of the antenna. Normally, upright is a good direction.

3.Connect your PC and Switch/Hub in your LAN to the LAN Ports of the Router. (If you have a wireless NIC and want to have wireless connection, please skip this step.)

4.Connect the telephone line to the Line port on the Router.

5.Connect the DC power adapter to the DC power plug of the Router, and the other end into an electrical outlet. The Router will start to work automatically.

3.6.1The Best Location for Wireless Network Connection

The operating distance or range of your wireless connection varies significantly based on the physical placement of the Router. For best results, place your Router.

•Near the center of the area in which your wireless stations will operate.

•In an elevated location such as a high shelf.

•Away from the potential sources of interference, such as PCs, microwaves, and cordless phones.

•Have the Antenna in the upright position.

•Away from large metal surfaces.

)Note:

If do not follow these guidelines, there may be significant performance degradation and you may not be able to connect to the Router wirelessly.

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