2 system requirements, 3 installation environment requirements, System requirements – TP-Link TL-R460 User Manual

Page 11: Installation environment requirements

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TL-R460

Cable/DSL Router User Guide

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The rear panel contains the following features.

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POWER: The Power plug is where you will connect the power adapter.

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Note:

Please use the power adapter supplied with the TL-R460 Cable/DSL Router, if you use a

different adapter, it may cause damage to the Router.

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RESET: Use the button to reset the router's factory defaults. There are two ways to

reset the router's factory defaults:

Method one: Use the Factory Defaults function on System ToolsFactory Defaults

page in the router's Web-based Utility.

Method two: Use the Factory Default Reset button: First, turn off the router's power.

Second, press the default reset button, and then turn on the router's power, and hold the

reset button until the SYS LED flash simultaneously (about 3 seconds). At last, release

the reset button and wait for the router to reboot.

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Note:

Ensure the router is powered on before it restarts completely.

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WAN: One RJ45 port for connecting the router to a cable, DSL modem or Ethernet

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1/2/3/4: Four LAN 10/100Mbps RJ45 ports for connecting the router to the local PCs

2.2 System Requirements

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Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet)

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One DSL/Cable modem that has an RJ45 connector (It’s not necessary if you

connect the router to Ethernet)

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Each PC on the LAN needs an Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45

connectors

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An operating system supporting the TCP/IP protocol

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Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later, Netscape Navigator

6.0 or later

2.3 Installation Environment Requirements

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Not in direct sunlight or near a heater or heating vent

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Not cluttered or crowded. There should be at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space on

all sides of the router

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Well ventilated (especially if it is in a closet)

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Make sure the cables and power cord are placed safely out of the way so they do

not create a tripping hazard

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