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• The Quick Installation Guide (QIG) can be found where you find this guide or inside the package of the router. • Specifications can be found on the product page at http://www.tp-link.com. • A Technical Support Forum is provided for you to discuss our products at http://forum.tp-link.com.
Chapter Get to Know About You Router This chapter introduces what the router can do and shows its main features and appearance. This chapter contains the following sections: • Product Overview • Touchscreen Display • Button and Port Explanations • Position Your Router...
Chapter 1 Get to Know About You Router 1. 1. Product Overview Wi-Fi at Your Fingertips It is simple to use the touch-screen router with its responsive touch screen, just simple as using your smart phone. In addition to adding to the beauty of your router, the integrated touch screen also dramatically revolutionizes the way you set up and interact with your network.
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Chapter 1 Get to Know About You Router In Repeater Mode Total Clients Tap here to view clients’ information and block unauthorized clients. Wireless Settings Tap here to change the settings of host and extended networks. Extended Network Name (2.4GHz &...
Chapter 1 Get to Know About You Router 1. 2. 2. Menu Screen Tap the icons to perform various functions of your Touch P5, such as Quick Setup, Mode Selection, Parental Controls, etc. 1. 3. Button and Port Explanations The router’s buttons and ports (view from left to right) are located on the back panel.
Chapter 1 Get to Know About You Router 1. 4. 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 various devices as well as to a power source.
Chapter Configure Touch P5 as a Router This chapter introduces how to connect and configure your Touch P5 in router mode which will provide Internet access for multiple wired and wireless devices simultaneously. This chapter contains the following sections: •...
Touch P5 to connect wirelessly. Note: If you want to use your Touch P5 for media sharing, storage sharing and printer sharing, please connect a USB storage device or printer to the USB port of your Touch P5.
Touchscreen utility. Web-based utility includes the configuration for all functions, and it requires a connection (wired or wireless) between your Touch P5 and the device you are using to log into the web management page. Touchscreen utility supports configuration for most commonly used functions, and the configuration can be easily done with a few taps on the touchscreen.
Configure Touch P5 as a Router 3. The first time after you log in is to set up a new username and password for your Touch P5. Enter your new username and password and the new password again to confirm. Click Confirm.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the configuration. Note: If you have changed the preset wireless network name (SSID) and wireless password during the quick setup process, all your wireless devices must use the new SSID and password to connect to your Touch P5. 2. 4.
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¾ To change the security option: Select the wireless network 2.4GHz or 5GHz, choose your Security Type, and enter the corresponding encryption parameters. Your Touch P5 provides four options: • Security: Select this option to disable the wireless security. •...
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Beacon Interval: Enter a value between 40 and 1000 in milliseconds to determine the duration between beacon packets that are broadcasted by your Touch P5 to synchronize the wireless network. The default is 100 milliseconds.
Touch P5 through this method (WPS is not supported by IOS devices). Note: The WPS function cannot be configured if the wireless function of your Touch P5 is disabled. Also, the WPS function will be disabled if your wireless encryption for both 2.4GHz and 5GHz is WEP. Please make sure the wireless function is enabled and is configured with the appropriate encryption before configuring via the WPS.
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Connection failed will appear if the connection cannot be established within 2 minutes. ¾ Option 2: Use the PIN Use this option if your client device asks for your Touch P5’s PIN. 1 ) Tap Connect to this router via PIN on the above screen of your Touch P5 to get the PIN.
Chapter 2 Configure Touch P5 as a Router 2. 7. Guest Network The Guest Network app allows you to provide Wi-Fi access for guests without disclosing your main network. When you have guests in your house, apartment, or workplace, you can create a guest network for them.
Chapter 2 Configure Touch P5 as a Router To limit the guest network authorities: • Allow guests to see each other: Select this checkbox to allow clients in your guest network to access each other. • Allow guests to access my local network: Select this checkbox to allow clients in your guest network to access your local network shares and printers, not just the Internet.
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1 ) Tap View to see devices connected to your Touch P5 at present and select your desired device(s). Or, enter the Device Name MAC Address manually if your desired device isn’t connected to your Touch P5 at present.
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Multiple: Select to set Internet access time for multiple days. • AM/PM: Select to set time for the corresponding day(s). Note: The access time schedule takes effect based on your Touch P5’s system time. The system time can be set through the Clock app.
2. 9. Devices Control The Devices Control app helps to view the client information and block unauthorized users (wired or wireless) from connecting to your Touch P5. I want to: Block specific client devices from connecting to my Touch P5.
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Chapter 2 Configure Touch P5 as a Router 2. Tap Online Devices to view the connected clients. 3. Select the device(s) to be blocked and tap Block. 4. The blocked device(s) will be added to Devices in Blacklist automatically. Note: If you want to add a device manually or delete a blocked device, tap...
If you do not have the driver, contact the printer manufacturer. 2. Connect the Printer Connect a printer to the USB port of your Touch P5 via a USB cable. Restart the Printer Server app again to see the Printer Name listed on the screen.
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Chapter 2 Configure Touch P5 as a Router 4. Access the Printer You should set the shared printer as Auto-Connect Printer on every computer that needs printer service. 1 ) Double click the icon on your desktop to launch the USB Printer Controller.
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Chapter 2 Configure Touch P5 as a Router Windows 4 ) Select the printer you share and click Apply. Windows...
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Chapter 2 Configure Touch P5 as a Router 5 ) You will see the printer marked as Auto-Connect Printer. Now you can print with this printer. Windows Note: The Print Server also allows different clients to share the scan feature of MFPs (Multi-Function Printers).
Touch P5 and local servers (FTP, HTTP, etc.) using a domain name, in no need of checking and remembering the IP address. Note: DDNS does not work if the ISP assigns a private WAN IP address (such as 192.168.0.x) to your Touch P5. 1. On the menu screen, tap the DDNS icon to start it.
4. Tap Save. 2. 13. DHCP Server The DHCP Server app can configure your Touch P5 to act as a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server to assign IP addresses to its clients and view client information from the client list. To use the DHCP server of your Touch P5, you must...
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IP Address Pool, and the start and end addresses must be on the same subnet with the LAN IP. Your Touch P5 will assign addresses within this specified range to its clients. It is from 192.168.0.100 to 192.168.0.199 by default.
Chapter 2 Configure Touch P5 as a Router ¾ To reserve an IP address for a specified client device: 1 ) Select Address Reservation and tap to add an address reservation entry for your device. 2 ) Enter the MAC Address of the device for which you want to reserve IP address.
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Chapter 2 Configure Touch P5 as a Router affected. The QoS (Quality of Service) app can help to specify priority levels for some devices or applications, thus avoiding the situation. 1. On the menu screen, tap the icon to start it.
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Chapter 2 Configure Touch P5 as a Router 4 ) Tap Save. 3. Return to the home screen of QoS, and select High, Middle Low Priority the rules. Here we use High Priority as an example. 4. Select By Device By Application as the rule type.
2. 15. Clock The Clock app displays the time while your Touch P5 is running. The system time you configure here will be used for other time-based functions like Parental Controls. 1. On the menu screen, tap the Clock icon to start it.
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3 ) Two ways for you to configure the system time: • Get automatically from the Internet: Select this if you want to get time from the Internet. Make sure your Touch P5 can access the Internet before you select this method. a. Select your local Time Zone.
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Chapter 2 Configure Touch P5 as a Router ¾ To set up daylight saving time of your Touch P5: 1 ) Select Daylight Saving Time. 2 ) Select the checkbox to enable Daylight Saving Time. Set the start and end time and then tap Save.
Chapter 2 Configure Touch P5 as a Router 3 ) To use your Touch P5 as a clock, you need to stay at the home page of Clock app. Then the clock will display on the screen while your Touch P5 is locked.
Chapter 2 Configure Touch P5 as a Router 2. 17. Reboot & Reset With the Reboot & Reset app, you can restart your Touch P5 or reset it to its factory default settings. 1. On the menu screen, tap the Reboot &...
Administrator password is used to log in to the touchscreen page and web management page of your Touch P5. You are required to set a new administrator password at your first login. You can also change it with the Administrator Password app.
USB cable. Note: If you use USB hubs, make sure no more than four devices are connected to your Touch P5. If the USB storage device requires using bundled external power, make sure the external power has been connected.
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Chapter 2 Configure Touch P5 as a Router Note: You can also access your USB disk using your Network/Media Server Name. Refer to To Customize the Address of the USB Disk to learn more. Customize Your Settings ¾ To only share specific content...
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5. Click OK. Note: Touch P5 can share eight volumes at most. You can click on the page to detach the corresponding volume you do not need to share. ¾ To Set up Authentication for Data Security If you enable Authentication, network clients will be required to enter the username and password you set when accessing the USB disk.
USB cable. Wait several seconds until the USB LED becomes solid on. Note: If you use USB hubs, make sure no more than four devices are connected to your Touch P5. If the USB storage device requires using bundled external power, make sure the external power has been connected.
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Chapter 2 Configure Touch P5 as a Router 1 ) Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and then log in with the username and password you set for your Touch P5. 2 ) Go to Advanced > USB Settings > Sharing Access. 3 ) Select...
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• To upload, use a third-party app for network files management. • Use a third-party app for network files management. Note: Click DDNS to learn how to set up a domain name for your Touch P5. Customize Your Settings By default, Share All is enabled so all contents on the USB disk are shared.
USB cable. Wait several seconds until the USB LED becomes solid on. Note: If you use USB hubs, make sure no more than four devices are connected to your Touch P5. If the USB storage device requires using bundled external power, make sure the external power has been connected.
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5. Tick Enable Media Sharing and click OK. Note: Touch P5 can share eight volumes at most. You can click on the page to detach the corresponding volume you do not need to share. ¾ To Specify the Media Server You can also modify the media server name or disable the feature of Media Sharing as needed.
2. 21. IPv6 Connection If your ISP provides IPv6 connection and has provided some detailed IPv6 parameters, you can configure your Touch P5 to permit IPv6 connection. 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and then log in with the username and password you set for your Touch P5.
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Chapter 2 Configure Touch P5 as a Router Note: Find Help on the management interface to know more about items. 5. Click Status on the left to check whether you succeed or not. The following figure is an example of a successful PPPoE configuration.
2 ) Click Save. 3 ) After configuring IGMP proxy, IPTV can work behind your Touch P5 now. You can connect your set-top box to any of your Touch P5’s LAN port. If IGMP is not the technology your ISP applies to provide...
Internet to initiatively communicate with devices in the local network, thus realizing some special functions. Touch P5 includes four forwarding rules. If two or more rules are set, the priority of implementation from high to low is Virtual Servers, Port Triggering, UPNP and DMZ.
The personal website has been built in my home computer (192.168.0.100). I hope that my friends in the Internet can visit my website in some way. The computer is connected to your Touch P5 with the WAN IP address 218.18.232.154. Personal Website Router...
IP address of the host. When the data from the Internet return to the external ports, your Touch P5 can forward them to the corresponding host. Port Triggering is mainly applied to online games, VoIPs and video players. Common applications include MSN Gaming Zone, Dialpad, Quick Time 4 players, etc.
Chapter 2 Configure Touch P5 as a Router 1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for your Touch P5. 2. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding > Port Triggering and click Add. 3. Click View Existing Applications, and select the desired Application.
To solve this problem, set your computer as a DMZ with all ports open. 1. Assign a static IP address to your computer, for example 192.168.0.100. 2. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for your Touch P5. 3. Go to Advanced > NAT Forwarding >...
When you connect your Xbox to your Touch P5 which is connected to the Internet for online games, UPnP will send request to your Touch P5 to open the corresponding ports allowing the following data penetrating the NAT to transmit.
Touch P5 logo displays. Note: Once your Touch P5 is reset, all the settings will be lost and you will need to re-configure your Touch P5. Q4. What can I do if I forgot my administrator password?
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Reset button on the back panel until the Touch P5 logo displays to restore your Touch P5 to its factory default settings, and create a new administrator password. Q5. What can I do if I forgot my account for web management page? 1.
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Chapter 2 Configure Touch P5 as a Router 4 ) Click settings, deselect the following three options and click OK; 5 ) Go to Advanced > Restore advanced settings, and click OK.
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Touch P5 logo displays. Note: You’ll need to reconfigure your Touch P5 to surf the Internet once your Touch P5 is reset. If this doesn’t solve the problem, please contact the technical support.
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2. If you can find other wireless networks except your own, please follow the steps below: 1 ) Make sure your computer/device is still in the range of your Touch P5/modem. Move it closer if it is currently too far away;...
We recommend that you use repeater mode when you want a larger wireless coverage to eliminate “dead zones”. You can also use Touch P5 as an adapter to connect any Ethernet-enabled device (such as a Blu-ray player, game console, DVR, or smart TV) to your Wi-Fi network.
Turn it on and wait until the system boot on the screen completes. 3. On the menu screen, tap the Mode Selection icon to start it. 4. Select Repeater mode and tap Save. Note: Your Touch P5 will reboot to make your changes take effect, and please do operate during the process.
8. Connect your wireless clients to the network of your Touch P5. Note: The extended networks of Touch P5 share the same passwords as those of the host networks, but may have different wireless network names if you have customized them during the configuration. Please connect your wireless devices to one extended network of your Touch P5.
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Chapter 3 Configure Touch P5 as a Repeater 3. Connect your computer to the Ethernet port on your Touch P5 via an Ethernet cable, or wirelessly connect to your Touch P5 using the default SSID (Wireless Network Name) and Wireless Password printed on the label at the bottom of your Touch P5.
8. Connect your wireless clients to the network of your Touch P5. Note: The extended networks of Touch P5 share the same passwords as those of the host networks, but may have different wireless network names if you have customized them during the configuration. Please connect your wireless devices to one extended network of your Touch P5.
Configure Touch P5 as a Repeater 3. Select 2.4GHz or 5GHz band and click Save. 3. 3. Mode Selection The Mode Selection app helps you easily switch your Touch P5 to a router, repeater or an access point. • Router Mode (Default): Touch P5 provides Internet access for multiple wired and wireless devices simultaneously.
4 ) Select the SSID of your host network from the list. Note: If the host network you want to extend is on but not shown in the list, please move your Touch P5 closer to your host router and tap Rescan. Or, select Other…to enter the SSID manually.
32 characters. This field is case-sensitive. • Hide SSID: Select this checkbox if you want to hide your Touch P5’s SSID from the Wi-Fi network list, and you have to manually join the network. •...
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Chapter 3 Configure Touch P5 as a Repeater 2. Tap Online Devices to view the connected clients. 3. Select the device(s) to be blocked and tap Block. 4. The blocked device(s) will be added to Devices in Blacklist.
Now devices in the blacklist cannot connect to your Touch P5. 3. 6. By default, your Touch P5 is set to obtain an IP address automatically from the host router. The LAN app allows you to use a specific IP address appropriate to your network demand.
Obtain an IP Address automatically. You can also manually reserve an IP address for a client that is connected to your Touch P5. Once reserved, the IP address will only be assigned to the client by the DHCP server. 1. On the menu screen, tap the DHCP Server icon to start it.
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IP Address Pool: The start and end addresses must be on the same subnet with the LAN IP. Your Touch P5 will assign addresses within this specified range to its clients. It is from 192.168.0.100 to 192.168.0.199 by default. •...
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Chapter 3 Configure Touch P5 as a Repeater 2 ) Enter the MAC Address of the device for which you want to reserve an IP address. 3 ) Specify the IP Address which will be reserved for the device. 4 ) Enter the Description for the device.
Chapter 3 Configure Touch P5 as a Repeater 3. 8. Screen Settings The Screen Settings app helps to set the brightness and screen saver of your Touch P5. 1. On the menu screen, tap the Screen Settings icon to start it.
Configure Touch P5 as a Repeater 3. 9. Reboot & Reset With the Reboot & Reset app, you can restart your Touch P5 or reset it to its factory default settings. 1. On the menu screen, tap the Reboot & Reset icon to start it.
Touch P5 logo displays. Note: Once your Touch P5 is reset, all the settings will be lost and you will need to re-configure your Touch P5. Q3. What can I do if I forgot my administrator password?
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3. Restore your Touch P5 to its factory default settings: with your Touch P5 powered on, press and hold the Reset button on the back panel until the Touch P5 logo displays. Note: Once your Touch P5 is reset, all the settings will be lost and you will need to re-configure your Touch P5.
Chapter Configure Touch P5 as an Access Point This chapter introduces how to connect and configure your Touch P5 in access point mode which will transform your existing wired network to a wireless network. We recommend that you use access point mode when your wireless devices need to access to a wired network, or when you require a supplement of ports for your wired router.
Internet port. 3. Turn on your Touch P5 and wait until the system boot on the screen completes. 4. Connect your computer to your Touch P5. Use the default SSID (Wireless Network Name) and Wireless Password printed on the label at the bottom of your Touch P5 to connect wirelessly.
(admin/admin). 3. Click the Mode button in the upper-right corner of the title bar, select Access Point and click Save. Note: Your Touch P5 will reboot to make your changes take effect, and please do operate during the process.
Touch P5. Note: If you change the preset wireless network name (SSID) and wireless password during the quick setup process, all your wireless devices must use the new SSID and password to connect to your Touch P5. 4. 4.
1. On the menu screen, tap the Mode Selection icon to start it. 2. Select your desired mode, and tap Save. Note: Your Touch P5 will reboot to make your changes take effect, and please do operate during the process. 4. 5. Wireless Settings The Wireless Settings app helps you customize the wireless settings including the wireless radio, wireless network name, password and security option, etc.
802.11b/g/n mixed: Select if you are using a mix of 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n wireless clients. Note: When 802.11n only mode is selected, only 802.11n wireless devices can connect to your Touch P5. It is strongly recommended that you select 802.11b/g/n mixed, thus all 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n wireless devices can connect to your Touch P5.
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Configure Touch P5 as an Access Point Note: The WPS function cannot be configured if the wireless function of your Touch P5 is disabled. Also, the WPS function will be disabled if your wireless encryption for both 2.4GHz and 5GHz is WEP. Please make sure the wireless function is enabled and is configured with the appropriate encryption before configuring via the WPS.
Touch P5 to get the PIN. You can use the default one or generate a new one. 2 ) On the client device, enter your Touch P5’s PIN to connect. 4. 7. Devices Control The Devices Control app helps to view the client information and block unauthorized users (wired or wireless) from connecting to your Touch P5.
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Devices in Blacklist automatically. Note: If you want to add a device manually or delete a blocked device, tap Edit Devices In Blacklist page to set up as needed. Done! Now devices in the blacklist cannot connect to your Touch P5.
Configure Touch P5 as an Access Point 4. 8. By default, your Touch P5 is set to obtain an IP address automatically from the host network. The LAN app allows you to use a specific IP address appropriate to your network demand.
Obtain an IP Address automatically. You can also manually reserve an IP address for a client that is connected to your Touch P5. Once reserved, the IP address will only be assigned to the same client by the DHCP server.
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• IP Address Pool: The start and end addresses must be on the same subnet with LAN IP. Your Touch P5 will assign addresses within this specified range to its clients. It is from 192.168.0.100 to 192.168.0.199 by default. •...
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Chapter 4 Configure Touch P5 as an Access Point 2 ) Enter the MAC Address of the device for which you want to reserve IP address. 3 ) Specify the IP Address which will be reserved for the device. 4 ) Enter the Description for the device.
Chapter 4 Configure Touch P5 as an Access Point 4. 10. Screen Settings The Screen Settings app helps to set the brightness and screen saver of your Touch P5. 1. On the menu screen, tap the Screen Settings icon to start it.
Chapter 4 Configure Touch P5 as an Access Point 4. 11. Reboot & Reset With the Reboot & Reset app, you can restart your Touch P5 or reset it to its factory default settings. 1. On the menu screen, tap the Reboot &...
If you disable this function, your touchscreen will under no protection and anyone can change the settings of your Touch P5. But logging into the web management page still requires the password. If you change the administrator password on the screen, logging into the web management page also requires the new password.
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Touch P5 logo displays. Note: Once your Touch P5 is reset, all the settings will be lost and you will need to re-configure your Touch P5. Q4. What can I do if I forgot my administrator password?
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FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Le présent émetteur radio (IC: 8853A-Touch P5/ Model: Touch P5) a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d’antenne énumérés ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal.
Caution: 1. The device for operation in the band 5150–5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems; 2. For devices with detachable antenna(s), the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band 5725-5850 MHz shall be such that the equipment still complies with the e.i.r.p.
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依據 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法 第十二條 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機,非經許可,公司、商號或使用者均 不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性或功能。 第十四條 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通行;經發現有干 擾現象時,應立即停用,並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信,指依 電信規定作業之無線電信。低功率射頻電機需忍受合法通信或工業、科學以及醫 療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 電磁波曝露量MPE標準值1mW/cm²,送測產品實測值為0.2699 mW/cm²。 安全諮詢及注意事項 • 請使用原裝電源供應器或只能按照本產品注明的電源類型使用本產品。 • 清潔本產品之前請先拔掉電源線。請勿使用液體、噴霧清潔劑或濕布進行 清潔。 • 注意防潮,請勿將水或其他液體潑灑到本產品上。 • 插槽與開口供通風使用,以確保本產品的操作可靠並防止過熱,請勿堵塞 或覆蓋開口。 • 請勿將本產品置放於靠近熱源的地方。除非有正常的通風,否則不可放在 密閉位置中。 • 請不要私自打開機殼,不要嘗試自行維修本產品,請由授權的專業人士進 行此項工作。 Продукт сертифіковано згідно с правилами системи УкрСЕПРО на відповідність вимогам нормативних документів та вимогам, що передбачені чинними законодавчими...
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• Use only power supplies which are provided by manufacturer and in the original packing of this product. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. For EU/EFTA, this product can be used in the following countries: Explanations of the symbols on the product label Symbol Explanation...
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