TP-Link TL-WA830RE manual Hardware Installation, Before You Begin, Basic Requirements

TL-WA830RE300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender User Guide

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

2.1Before You Begin

Please read this User Guide carefully before installing and using the equipment. The operating distance range of your wireless connection can vary significantly depending on the physical position of the wireless devices. Factors that can weaken signals by getting in the way of your network’s radio waves are metal appliances or obstructions, and walls. Typical ranges vary base on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or office.

For best performance of your wireless network, you are suggested to:

1). Avoid redundant obstacles and interference between the wireless devices.

2). Keep your AP away from appliances with a strong electric field or magnetic field, such as a microwave oven or refrigerator.

Place the AP near the center of the area in which your computers operates.

2.2Basic Requirements

zUse only the power adapter provided with your AP

zThe electrical outlet shall be installed near the device and shall be easily accessible

zPlace your AP in a well ventilated place far from direct sunlight, any heater or heating vent

zLeave at least 2 inches (5cm) space around the device for heat dissipation

zTurn off your AP and unplug the power adapter in a lighting storm to avoid damage

zWeb browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or above, Netscape Navigator 6.0 or above

zOperating temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉~104℉)

zOperating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing

2.3Connecting the Device

Figure 2-1is an example of the typical application of TL-WA830RE in the infrastructure network. An Infrastructure network contains an access point or a wireless router.

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