Position Your Router; Connect To The Internet; Wireless Router Mode - TP-Link TL-WR850N User Manual

Chapter 2
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Position Your Router

• The product should not be located in a place where it will be exposed to moisture or
excessive heat.
• Place the router in a location where it can be connected to multiple 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 the router away from strong devices with strong electromagnetic interference,
such as Bluetooth devices, cordless phones and microwaves.
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Connect to the Internet

The Router provides two working modes: Wireless Router and Access Point. You can
choose the mode to better suit your network needs and follow the guide to complete
the configuration.
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Wireless Router Mode

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 WAN
port as Step2B, and then follow Step 4 and 5 to complete the hardware connection.
Internet
Modem
Power adapter
Power adapter
Router
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