Installation 1. Connect one end of the included phone cable to the DSL port on the gateway and connect the other end to the wall jack. 2. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to a LAN port of the gateway and connect the other end to your PC. 3.
LED Indicators The LEDs on the front of the SR516ac gateway can help you understand the current state of your adapter. Legend: White Green White blinking Green blinking Action Explanation All LEDs except those Feature enabled &/or working correctly listed below Data being transferred POWER Device in CFE mode...
Quick Gateway Configuration Warning: Do not press the Reset button unless you want to clear the current settings. The Reset button is in a small round hole on the rear panel. If you want to restore the default settings, insert a thin wire (such as a paper clip) into the hole, press the button for 1 second, and then release the button.
Configuring the WAN manually If the automatic connect process is unsuccessful, refer to the Advanced Setup > Layer 2 Interface WAN Service sections of the SmartRG SR516ac Gateway User Manual to manually establish a connection.
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WiFi Setup Two methods, WPS and Manual, are available for WiFi setup. Perform the steps on this page first, and then follow the instructions for the applicable method. The default settings work for most situations. 1. In the left menu, click Wireless and then click 2.4 GHz Band...
WPS Method If the device you wish to connect to the Internet via your gateway supports the WPS secure Wi-Fi connection method, follow these steps. 1. In the left navigation bar, click Wireless, click the band that you want to configure, and then click Security. 2.
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4. Within 2 minutes, activate on the 3rd party device to which you wish to connect. The device may have a push button on its exterior that you can press, or a clickable button on a software interface. To learn how to use the WPS feature on your client device, refer to its documentation.
Manual Method Set up your gateway’s parameters first, then follow these steps. 1. In the left menu, click Wireless, the band that you want to configure, and then click Security. 2. Scroll down to the Manual Setup AP section. 3. If your gateway supports multiple wireless networks, select the SSID of the network you wish to configure.
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5. Choose a WPA Passphrase and type it in to this field. You will need this passphrase for step 8. 6. Select any desired encryption preferences in the lower three fields. 7. Click Apply / Save. 8. Follow the WiFi connection instructions provided with your client device to connect to the router. Use the SSID name you selected in Step 3 and enter the same passphrase that you entered in step 5 to set up the connection...