TP-Link ARCHER C3150, User Manual

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Chapter 2 Connect the Hardware
2 1 Position Your Router
• The Product should not be located where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive
heat.
• Place the router in a location where it can be connected to the various devices as well
as to a power source.
• Make sure the cables and power cord are safely placed out of the way so they do not
create a tripping hazard.
• The router can be placed on a shelf or desktop.
2 2 Connect Your Router
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 Internet port, then follow steps 5) and 6) to complete the hardware connection.
Router
1
Install the antennas and position them vertically for best signal reception.
2 Turn off the modem, and remove the backup battery if it has one.
3
Connect the modem to the Internet port on your router with an Ethernet cable.