TP-Link Archer C28HP, User Manual

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Chapter 2
2. 2. 2. Router mode
This mode enables multiple users to share Internet connection via ADSL/Cable Modem.
1. Follow the steps below to connect your router.
If your Internet connection is through an Ethernet cable from the wall instead of through
a DSL / Cable / Satellite modem, connect the Ethernet cable directly to the router’s
WAN port, and then follow Step 4 and 5 to complete the hardware connection.
Turn off the modem, and remove
the backup battery if it has one.
Replace the battery, turn on the
modem and wait about 2
minutes for it to restart.
Connect the modem to the
WAN port on the router via
an Ethernet cable.
Modem
1
3 2
Connect the power adpter to the router and turn on the router.
4
1 ) Turn off the modem, and remove the backup battery if it has one.
2 ) Connect the modem to the WAN port on your router with an Ethernet cable.
3 ) Turn on the modem, and then wait about
2 minutes for it to restart.
4 ) Connect the power adapter to the router and turn on the router
.
5 ) Verify that the hardware connection is correct by checking these LEDs.
WPS RE LAN WAN
ON
PWR
ON
2.4G
ON
5G
ON
Tips : If 2.4G or 5G LED is off, press and hold the Wi-Fi On/Off button until it is on.
2. Connect your computer to the router.
•
Method 1: Wired
Turn off the Wi-Fi on your computer and connect the devices as shown below.
Ethernet cable
• Method 2: Wirelessly