5.3 Installing the Wireless Residential Gateway
5.3.1 Positioning
The Wireless Residential Gateway can be put on a flat surface or can be mounted on
the wall. Before connecting the Wireless Residential Gateway to your devices,
please note that the it should be placed in a location where is:
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Easy to access; so that you can conveniently connect it to the xDSL/Cable Modem
through the WAN port, and to the PCs/devices through the LAN ports.
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Allows you to observe the LEDs clearly; so that you may monitor the real-time
networking status and take instant measures as problems arise.
5.3.2 Connecting
1. Plug the DC end of the power adapter into the connector of the Wireless
Residential Gateway, and the AC end to the wall outlet later.
2. To connect the Internet, use the suitable cable to connect the Wireless Residential
Gateway's WAN port to your xDSL/Cable Modem.
3. For wired connection, connect your computers/devices to the LAN ports (1~4) on
the Wireless Residential Gateway.
4. For wireless connection, install the wireless adapters onto your computers, and
you have to configure settings to take full advantages of the Wireless Residential
Gateway.
5.3.3 Power Up
When the DC end of the power adapter is connected the Wireless Residential Gateway,
plug the AC end of the power adapter to the wall outlet can power up the system; and,
the system will perform POST (Power-On-Self-Test) to diagnose the system.
5.4 Security Lock
MSI MS-6811 RG11B provides a security lock on its front panel. When it is locked,
the users cannot enter the Web Configuration through the browser to change any
respective setting.
