TP-Link TL-R460 - Manual (Page 11)

TL-R460 Cable/DSL Router User Guide
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The rear panel contains the following features.
¾ POWER: The Power plug is where you will connect the power adapter.
) 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.
¾ 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 Tools→Factory 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.
) Note:
Ensure the router is powered on before it restarts completely.
¾ WAN: One RJ45 port for connecting the router to a cable, DSL modem or Ethernet
¾ 1/2/3/4: Four LAN 10/100Mbps RJ45 ports for connecting the router to the local PCs
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 an Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45
connectors
¾ An operating system supporting the TCP/IP protocol
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 Make sure the cables and power cord are placed safely out of the way so they do
not create a tripping hazard