ALFA NETWORK AIP-W505 - Manual (Page 29)

C HAPTER 3 | Installing the 11n Router
Router Mode Connections
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M OUNTING ON A
H ORIZONTAL S URFACE
To keep the 11n Router from sliding on the surface, the 11n Router has
four rubber feet on the bottom of the unit.
It is recommended to select an uncluttered area on a sturdy surface, such
as a desktop or table. The unit can also be protected by securing all
attached cables to a table leg or other nearby fixed structure.
R OUTER M ODE C ONNECTIONS
In its default Router Mode, the 11n Router forwards traffic between an
Internet connected cable or DSL modem, and wired or wireless PCs or
notebooks. The basic connections are illustrated in the figure below.
Figure 10: Router Mode Connection
To connect the 11n Router in Router Mode for use as an Internet gateway,
follow these steps:
1.
Connect an Ethernet cable from the 11n Router’s WAN port to your
Internet connected cable or DSL modem.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable from the 11n Router’s LAN ports to your
PCs. Alternatively, you can connect to a workgroup switch to support
more wired users. The 11n Router can support up to 253 wired and
wireless users.
3.
Power on the 11n Router by connecting the AC power adapter and
plugging it into a power source.
C AUTION :
Use ONLY the power adapter supplied with the 11n Router.
Otherwise, the product may be damaged.
When you power on the 11n Router, verify that the Power LED turns on
and that the other LED indicators start functioning as described under
see “LED Indicators” on page 20 .
4. Set up wireless
devices
Notebook PC
3. Connect AC power
adapter to power source
2. Connect LAN port
to PC
Cable/DSL Modem
1. Connect WAN port to
cable/DSL modem
Internet