TL-R470T+ Load Balance Broadband Router User Guide
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Method two: With the router powered on, use a pin to press and hold the Reset button (about 5
seconds) until the SYS LED lights up and flashes. And then release the button and wait the router
to reboot to its factory default settings.
) Note:
Ensure the router is powered on before it restarts completely.
¾ LAN: A 10/100Mbps RJ45 port for connecting the router to the local PCs. Port 5 is a fixed
LAN port.
¾ WAN/LAN: Three RJ45 ports which can be adjusted to be WAN or LAN ports. By defaults,
port 2 is WAN port, while port 3 and port 4 are LAN ports.
¾ WAN: A RJ45 port for connecting the router to a cable, DSL modem or Ethernet. Port 1 is a
fixed WAN port.
) Note:
The previous configurations will be cleared if the number of WAN/LAN ports is changed.
2.2 System Requirements
¾ Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet)
¾ One DSL/Cable modem that has an RJ45 connector (It’s not necessary if you connect the
router to Ethernet)
¾ Each PC on the LAN needs a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45
connectors
¾ Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later, Netscape Navigator 6.0 or later
2.3 Installation Environment Requirements
¾ Not in direct sunlight or near a heater or heating vent
¾ Not cluttered or crowded. There should be at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space on all sides
of the router
¾ Well ventilated (especially if it is in a closet)
¾ Operating temperature: 0~40 (32~104)
¾ Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing
) Note:
1) Do not use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
2) Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric
shock from lightning.
2.4 Connect to Ground
Connecting the router to ground is to quickly release the lightning over-voltage and over-current of
the router, which is also a necessary measure to protect the body from electric shock. The
following will instruct you to connect the Router to the Ground.