System Requirements; Installation Environment Requirements; Connect To Ground - TP-Link TL-R470T+ User Manual

Method two: With the router powered on, use a pin to press and hold the Reset button (about 5
seconds) until the SYS LED lights up and flashes. And then release the button and wait the router
to reboot to its factory default settings.
Note:
Ensure the router is powered on before it restarts completely.
LAN: A 10/100Mbps RJ45 port for connecting the router to the local PCs. Port 5 is a fixed
LAN port.
WAN/LAN: Three RJ45 ports which can be adjusted to be WAN or LAN ports. By defaults,
port 2 is WAN port, while port 3 and port 4 are LAN ports.
WAN: A RJ45 port for connecting the router to a cable, DSL modem or Ethernet. Port 1 is a
fixed WAN port.
Note:
The previous configurations will be cleared if the number of WAN/LAN ports is changed.

2.2 System Requirements

Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet)
One DSL/Cable modem that has an RJ45 connector (It's not necessary if you connect the
router to Ethernet)
Each PC on the LAN needs a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45
connectors
Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later, Netscape Navigator 6.0 or later

2.3 Installation Environment Requirements

Not in direct sunlight or near a heater or heating vent
Not cluttered or crowded. There should be at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space on all sides
of the router
Well ventilated (especially if it is in a closet)
Operating temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉~104℉)
Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing
Note:
1) Do not use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
2) Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric
shock from lightning.

2.4 Connect to Ground

Connecting the router to ground is to quickly release the lightning over-voltage and over-current of
the router, which is also a necessary measure to protect the body from electric shock. The
following will instruct you to connect the Router to the Ground.
Connecting to the Ground via the power supply
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