First, plug in and turn on the cable or DSL modem (if your modem has a backup battery, plug
1.
it back in). Wait 2 minutes.
Now, plug the power cord into your N300 wireless router and into a power outlet. Wait 1
2.
minute.
Last, turn on your computer. It might take several minutes for your router to establish a
3.
connection with your computer and your Internet provider.
For DSL customers, if software logs you in to the Internet, do not run that
software. You might need to go to the Internet Explorer Tools menu, select
Internet Options, and then click the Connections tab, where you can select
Never dial a connection.
Verifying Your Connection
Verify that your router is connected correctly by checking the wireless router status lights (as
illustrated in
Figure
Figure 8
Check the N300 wireless router status lights to verify the following:
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Power/Test. The Power light (4) should turn solid green. If it does not, see
Router Functions" on page
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Internet. The Internet port light (2) should be lit. If it is not, make sure that the Ethernet cable
is securely attached to the N300 wireless router Internet port and that the modem, and that the
modem is powered on.
Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users)
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