Position Your Router; Connect Your Router - TP-Link Archer C5400 User Manual

Chapter 2
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.
• Keep away from the strong electromagnetic radiation and the device of
electromagnetic sensitive.
2. 2.

Connect Your Router

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 Internet port, then follow steps 5 and 6 to complete the hardware connection.
Internet
Power adapter
Modem
1 ) Place the router horizontally and extend the antennas to the maximum angle.
Note:
For best performance, horizontal installation is recommended. Antenna direction and position can affect
performance in vertical installation situations.
2 ) Turn off the modem, and remove the backup battery if it has one.
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Router
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Connect the Hardware
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