3.1 Types of logins ..........................17 3.2 Use the web browser to access your router ................... 17 3.3 Use the Dynalink APP to access your router ................. 20 3.4 Upgrade your router ......................... 23 3.4.1 Use the web browser to upgrade ............................. 23 3.4.2 Use the Dynalink APP to upgrade ...........................
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Table of Contents 5.3.2 Manage the IPv6 firewall settings ............................ 60 5.3.3 Use VPN to access your network ............................ 61 5.4 Manage the traffic stream settings ....................67 5.4.1 Manage the QoS feature ..............................67 Chapter 6: Analyze the Router Performance ..............69 6.1 Access the diagnostic tools ......................
In this chapter, you will find information on the Wifi router features, items included in the package, what connections you can make from the Wifi router, what are the LED definitions, and how to quickly start using the Wifi router. 1.1 Dynalink router features The operating conditions and features of your router are as follows: ...
Chapter 1: Overview 1.2 Package contents Before using the DL-WME38 device, make sure all the following items are included in the package. If any of the items are missing or are damaged, please contact your dealer or Dynalink directly. For more information, refer to page 4.
Rear view Item Description LED indicators For more information on LED indicators, please refer to 1.3.1 Dynalink router LED section. WPS button Press the Wifi Protected Setup (WPS) button to create a safe and password free Wifi connection between the router and your Wifi devices.
Item Description Product label The product label is attached to the bottom side of the DL-WME38 device and includes the following information: serial number, MAC address, SSID for Wifi (2.4G/5G), Wifi password, router login page (WebUI), username, password, and more.
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Chapter 1: Overview The Wifi point’s LED definitions are described in the below table: LED name Function What does that mean? Color status Searching and setting up the WPS connection, timeout Blinking every 0.5 sec in 2 minutes WPS connection setup is successful, the LED is solid Wifi protected Green solid for 10 sec green for 10 seconds, then goes off...
Follow the steps in this section to connect the Wifi router to the Internet. Step 1: Identify the Wifi router and the Wifi point Select one of the identical DL-WME38 devices and set it as a Wifi router. The remaining device serves as a Wifi point for your Mesh WiFi System.
To setup the Wifi router, you need to create your Dynalink account first. To create the account, do as follows: 1. Download the Dynalink APP to your iOS or Android device. Either scan the QR code or search for the Dynalink APP in the App Store or Google Play .
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This indicates you have successfully created the Dynalink account. 9. Tap Hooray to initialize your Wifi router and access the Dynalink APP from your iOS or Android device. For setting up your Wifi router, refer to the next section.
Chapter 2: Access the Router 2.2 Set up with the Dynalink APP To set up the Wifi router, do the following: 1. Launch the Dynalink APP. Fill 2. Select your Wifi router 3. Tap Get started and then in your email and password.
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Chapter 2: Access the Router 4. Power off your Internet modem 5. Connect your modem’s LAN 6. Connect your Wifi router’s and disconnect all the devices port to your Wifi router’s WAN/LAN port to an Ethernet Next. WAN/LAN port. Then tap Next. outlet.
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Chapter 2: Access the Router 7. Power on the Wifi router and the 8. Wait until the Internet LED light 9. Connect your iOS or Android modem (if applicable). Wait until on your Wifi router turns solid device to the Wifi router. Use the LED light on the front panel green or orange.
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Chapter 2: Access the Router 10. Set up the location of your Wifi 11. Select and configure the 12. Specify your Wifi network router. This will help you to Internet access parameters for name and password. Then tap your Wifi router. Then tap Next. Create network.
Chapter 3: Manage the Router Chapter 3: Manage the Router In this chapter, you will find information on how to access and mange the Dynalink router using the WebUI and Dynalink APP. Also, how to upgrade your DL-WME38 device’s firmware. 3.1 Types of logins The WebUI and Dynalink APP provide a safe and user-friendly environment for you to manage your Dynalink Wifi system.
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Chapter 3: Manage the Router 3. Enter the username and password that are printed on the product label in the Router Login section. For example, “admin” as a username and “timber?#271” as a password. 4. Press Enter or click The WebUI Dashboard opens:...
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Chapter 3: Manage the Router On the Dashboard, you can view and access the following items: Item Description Main menu Click on the menu item to open its settings. Note: If the Main menu is not visible, click Shortcuts Provide a quick access to the most common menu item. Just click on the shortcut to open its settings page.
1. Connect your iOS/Android device wirelessly to the DL-WME38 Wifi router. 2. Tap to launch the Dynalink APP. The Dashboard opens: Note: All Dynalink APP screenshots in this User Guide are captured using the iOS device. On the Dashboard , view and access the following items: Item Description...
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Chapter 3: Manage the Router Item Description Parental controls View how many content restriction rules have been Parental control created and tap on the item to manage and add more rules. To add more rules, tap Add new profile. Enable or disable the Quality of service (QoS) item.
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Tap to view the current logged in user, manage your Main menu Dynalink devices, configure network settings, system settings, and view system information. Log out to log out from the Dynalink APP. Only one user can be logged in to the at a time.
Chapter 3: Manage the Router 3.4 Upgrade your router We highly recommend you to upgrade the DL-WME38 unit to the latest firmware when you set up the first time. So as to achieve maximum performance and enable more features. 3.4.1 Use the web browser to upgrade To upgrade your DL-WME38 to the latest firmware using the WebUI, do the following: 1.
Chapter 3: Manage the Router 3.4.2 Use the Dynalink APP to upgrade To upgrade your DL-WME38 to the latest firmware using the Dynalink APP, do the following: 1. Launch the Dynalink APP. 3. Tap Settings. 4. Select Firmware update. The 2.
Firewall/VPN/DHCP/Management function. The Wifi router needs to have access to the Internet to provide the Internet access to the mesh system. As soon as you connect the WAN/LAN port of a DL-WME38 that is in factory default mode to the Internet, the DL-WME38 will automatically detect it and autoconfigure its role as the Wifi router.
Chapter 4: Set Up the Mesh System 4.2 Set up via Wifi backhaul Take a DL-WME38 (default mode) and follow these instructions to start adding the Wifi point to the Mesh WiFi System. Note: Please note that the Wifi point pairing process cannot be started using the WebUI. Before adding Wifi points, the Wifi router must be already set up correctly.
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Do not connect Then tap Next. System LED is Solid Green. the cable to any port of this Dynalink until it is successfully paired. 8. Wait until the Mesh LED is 9. The pairing process between 10. Specify the position of your flashing orange.
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Chapter 4: Set Up the Mesh System Finish setup Add another Wifi point 11. Tap to start another pairing process. IMPORTANT! If you want to move the Wifi point to a different location after step 11, please wait for 30sec before unplugging the Wifi point, DO NOT unplug immediately. This ensures that the Wifi point has enough time to sync with the Wifi router and save the settings.
Wifi router’s LAN port to another DL-WME38 (default mode)’s LAN port and NOT the WAN/LAN port, then this DL-WME38 will switch its role as Wifi point and pair to the Wifi router automatically. You can refresh the status in the Dynalink APP or web browser after connecting the Ethernet cable. Then you will see the new Wifi point is shown in the user interface.
3. Select the item in the Network menu that you want to configure. Save Cancel 4. After the modifications are done, click to save the settings or click to discard the modifications (if applicable). Note: To configure the network settings on the Dynalink APP, launch the APP and tap > Network.
Chapter 5: Specify the Internet Settings 5.1.1 View network status The panel shows a visual overview of the connection status between Internet, router, and devices. Click the WAN, LAN, Ethernet, and Wifi icons to access more information and quickly navigate to the corresponding setting pages.
To configure the WAN settings, select the WAN Connection Type. Options are DHCP, PPPoE, or Static If you set the WAN Connection Type as: Note: To configure the WAN settings using the Dynalink APP, tap settings. Then select the Connection Type from the dropdown menu and perform the modifications.
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Chapter 5: Specify the Internet Settings DHCP then configure the following settings: Submenu Item Description Enable or disable Network Address Translation (NAT). NAT is a method to Enable NAT substitute the information of IP address space from private IP to public IP when the devices which connected to the router access to the Internet.
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Chapter 5: Specify the Internet Settings Submenu Item Description MAC Address MAC (Media Access Control) address is a unique identifier that identifies your computer or device in the network. ISPs monitor the MAC addresses of devices that connect to their services, and would disallow Internet connection for new MAC addresses.
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Chapter 5: Specify the Internet Settings PPPoE then configure the following settings: Submenu Item Description Enable NAT Enable or disable NAT. NAT is a method to substitute the information of IP address space from private IP to public IP when the devices which connected to the router access to the Internet.
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Chapter 5: Specify the Internet Settings Submenu Item Description Account Settings Username Enter the username that is provided by your ISP. Show Password Password Enter the password that is provided by your ISP. Click checkbox to display the password. Service Name This field is optional and may be specified by some ISPs.
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Chapter 5: Specify the Internet Settings Static IP then configure the following settings: Submenu Item Description Enable NAT Enable or disable NAT. NAT is a method to substitute the information of IP address space from private IP to public IP when the devices which connected to the router access to the Internet.
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Chapter 5: Specify the Internet Settings Submenu Item Description WAN DNS Settings DNS1 Enter an IP address as the primary domain name server. DNS2 Enter an IP address as the secondary domain name server. Special Requirement MAC Address MAC address is a unique identifier that identifies your computer or device in the network.
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Chapter 5: Specify the Internet Settings 5.1.2.2 Enable or disable DDNS Dynamic DNS (DDNS) feature allows network clients to access your Mesh WiFi System router through a specific domain name. Despite the WAN public IP of the router assigned randomly, you can always use one domain name to access your Mesh WiFi System router from the Internet as long as the domain name of your Mesh WiFi System router is successfully registered on DDNS server.
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Chapter 5: Specify the Internet Settings Configure the following settings: Submenu Item Description Enable UPnP Enable or disable UPnP based on your needs. Advertisement Period Enter the time period to decide the frequency of your router to advertise UPnP information. Advertisement Enter the number of hops for each advertisement when the UPnP packet is sent.
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Chapter 5: Specify the Internet Settings Submenu Item Description Incoming Port Define the port number or the port range to be opened while detecting port triggered event Protocol Select the TCP or UDP in the dropdown menu. Save 3. When the rule is added, click to save the rule.
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Chapter 5: Specify the Internet Settings To add and manage port forwarding rules, do the following: 1. Click Add Rule . Then enter the parameters in accordance with your requirements to set up a port Cancel forwarding rule. When done, click on the Port Forwarding Setting page.
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Chapter 5: Specify the Internet Settings Submenu Item Description Enable DMZ Enable or disable the DMZ function for IPv4 and/or IPv6. IP Address of Exposed Enter an IP address to become the DMZ Host. Station 5.1.2.7 Set up NAT passthrough NAT Passthrough allows an incoming Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection to pass through the router to the network clients.
5.1.3.1 Change the IP settings Manage the IP settings for your local area network. Note: LAN settings can be configured only using the WebUI. However, you can monitor the LAN status on the Dynalink APP. To view status, tap status.
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Chapter 5: Specify the Internet Settings Configure the following settings: 1. Network: Select the Private Network or Guest Network to start configuring the LAN settings. Address: Specify the IP address. For example, the default IP address of the Private Network is “192.168.216.1”...
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Chapter 5: Specify the Internet Settings Submenu Item Description DNS and WINS Server DNS Server Define the Domain Name Server address. WINS Server Enter the Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) address. Static IP Assignment within DHCP IP Pool Enable Manual Select the radio button to enable or disable the static IP assignment within the DHCP IP pool.
Chapter 5: Specify the Internet Settings To add and manage devices that can have wake on LAN option allowed, do the following: 1. Click Add Rule . Then enter the parameters in accordance with your requirements to set up wake on LAN rule.
Chapter 5: Specify the Internet Settings 5.1.4.1 View topology This menu displays the topology of your Mesh WiFi System. Click any of the following: Refresh to refresh the view. to view more details or to view less details. ...
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Chapter 5: Specify the Internet Settings If you set the Connection Type as: Native then configure the following settings: Submenu Item Description Connection Type Native. IPv6 WAN Setting Auto Configuration Enable or remain default. IPv6 LAN Setting Enable LAN Toggle the switch to enable or disable IPv6 LAN.
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Chapter 5: Specify the Internet Settings Submenu Item Description LAN IPv6 MTU MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) is the single largest frame or packet of data that can be transmitted across a network. IPv6 DNS Setting Connect to DNS Server Toggle the switch to connect to DNS server or not. Automatically IPv6 DNS Server 1~ Enter a first, second, and third DNS Server address manually.
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Chapter 5: Specify the Internet Settings Static IPv6 then configure the following settings: Submenu Item Description Connection Type Static IPv6. IPv6 WAN Setting WAN IPv6 Address Enter Static IPv6 address. WAN Prefix Length Enter IPv6 prefix length IPv6 Prefix Length is used to identify how many bits of a Global Unicast IPv6 Address are there in a network packet.
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Chapter 5: Specify the Internet Settings Submenu Item Description WAN IPv6 Gateway Enter IPv6 gateway. IPv6 LAN Setting Enable Static LAN Toggle the switch to enable or disable IPv6 LAN. LAN IPv6 Address Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) is a network layer protocol that enables data communications over a packet switched network.
Chapter 5: Specify the Internet Settings 5.1.6 Manage the multicast settings IPv4/IPv6 Multicast Route allows you to configure the router to deliver traffic flows with efficient method. In this menu, enable or disable IPv4 and/or IPv6 multicast route, and enable or disable Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP)/Multicast Listener Discovery (MLD) snooping.
Chapter 5: Specify the Internet Settings 5.2 Create parental control rules Parental control is a set of tools that allow parents to manage their child’s Internet use and restrict the access to certain content. To configure the parental control settings, do the following: 1.
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Chapter 5: Specify the Internet Settings 3. Select the day(s) and time range when the access 4. Click Add a Keyword to add a keyword to the Internet is paused. For example, during contained in the website URL to block the Profile sleeping time.
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Chapter 5: Specify the Internet Settings Note: To configure the parental control settings using the Dynalink APP, do the following: a) Launch the Dynalink APP and tap Parental controls. b) Tap Add new profile. (You can add up to 16 profiles).
Internet. To allow the Internet access again, tap Paused. 5.3 Control access to the network Dynalink APP In this section, configure the firewall settings and set up VPN. To configure the security settings, do the following: 1.
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Chapter 5: Specify the Internet Settings 5.3.1.2 Use filters to block websites The Net Service filter blocks LAN to WAN packet exchanges by setting filter rules. Black List blocks the specified network service. White List limits access to only the specified network services. 1.
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Chapter 5: Specify the Internet Settings 5.3.1.3 Prevent unauthorized access to the router Client Access Control List (ACL) is a security feature that can help to prevent unauthorized users from connecting to your router. You can define a list of network devices permitted to connect to the router. Devices are each identified by their unique MAC address.
Chapter 5: Specify the Internet Settings 5.3.2 Manage the IPv6 firewall settings In this menu, configure the firewall settings for IPv6. 5.3.2.1 Configure common settings Configure the following settings: Submenu Item Description Enable Firewall Enable or disable the firewall service. Ping Request When inactive the feature Wifi router will from WAN...
Chapter 5: Specify the Internet Settings 3. To add the allowed service rule, click in the Allowed Service Rules section. Then select the allowed well-known server list, for example SMTP, enter the service, remote IP and prefix, port range, Cancel and protocol.
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Chapter 5: Specify the Internet Settings 5.3.3.1 Enable or disable the PPTP server PPTP VPN or point to point tunneling protocol is a legacy VPN protocol. It’s still commonly used and natively supported by a large scale of routers and clients. PPTP has a low data encryption compared to other VPN protocols.
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Chapter 5: Specify the Internet Settings Submenu Item Description Authorization Mode Select your preferred authorization mode. MPPE Encryption Select your preferred MPPE Encryption type. Connect to DNS Server Enable or disable connecting to the DNS Server automatically. Automatically Connect to WINS Enable or disable connecting to the WINS Server automatically.
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Chapter 5: Specify the Internet Settings Note: You can create up to 16 rules. o If you have set the VPN details to Advanced Settings, then configure the following settings:...
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Chapter 5: Specify the Internet Settings Submenu Item Description Interface Type Select to create a routed IP tunnel. Protocol Select the protocol from the dropdown menu. Server Port Enter the TCP/UDP port which OpenVPN server will listen on. Authorization Mode Select the authorization mode.
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Chapter 5: Specify the Internet Settings 1. Click Add Rule Note: You can add up to 8 VPN clients. 2. Select the VPN Type from the dropdown menu on the VPN Client page. Options are PPTP, L2TP, and OpenVPN. o If you have set the VPN type to PPTP, then configure the following settings: Submenu Item Description VPN Type...
Chapter 5: Specify the Internet Settings Apply 3. Click to save the settings. 4. On the VPN Client List page, click any of the following: Activate to activate the connection or Deactivate to deactivate the connection. to edit the VPN client or to delete the VPN client.
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Slide the button to the right or to the left to switch the priority for each profile. • To enable the QoS feature using the Dynalink APP, launch the APP and tap on the item. Then slide the QoS button to the right.
Chapter 6: Analyze the Router Performance Chapter 6: Analyze the Router Performance In this chapter, you will find information on the diagnostic tools. 6.1 Access the diagnostic tools To access the diagnostic tools, do the following: 1. Launch the WebUI. Diagnostic 2.
3. Select the item in the System Settings menu that you want to configure. 4. Click Save to save the settings or click Cancel to discard the modifications (if applicable). Note: To configure the Wifi router’s system settings using the Dynalink APP, launch the APP, then tap > Settings.
Chapter 7: Manage Your Router 7.1.1 Modify the password & time zone In this menu, change the administrator’s password and configure the time zone settings. 7.1.1.1 Change the system password To change the administrator’s password, do the following: 1. Enter the username to the Username field. For example, “admin”. 2.
3. To modify the NTP server address, click or to delete it, click . Then click Save. Note: To change the time zone using the Dynalink APP, tap Time zone. Then select the time zone in your area. 7.1.2 Reboot the router...
Chapter 7: Manage Your Router 7.1.3 Backup/restore the configuration and reset the router The Configuration & Reset page enables you to save/upload the router’s current settings as a file to your local computer, or upload your router to previously saved settings by loading a backed-up file. You can also reset the router back to factory default settings.
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If you press the Reset button for 1 second then the Wifi router will only restart but NOT reset. • To reset the DL-WME38 device back to its factory defaults using the Dynalink APP, launch the APP • and tap...
Slide the LED ON button to the right to enable the LED or slide it to the left to disable the LED light. Note: To enable or disable the LED light using the Dynalink APP, tap LED light and then slide the LED...
Chapter 8: Monitor the Router Status Chapter 8: Monitor the Router Status In this chapter, you will find information on network status across 8 categories: wireless, DHCP lease, routing table, port forwarding, connection list, snooping table, blocked users, and traffic. 8.1 Access the status information To access the status page, do the following: 1.
Chapter 8: Monitor the Router Status 8.1.1 View the wireless status Displays your router’s Wifi information for both 2.4GHz & 5GHz frequencies. Includes network name (SSID) and radio & channel information. To edit these Wifi settings, go to Network > Wifi > Basic. 8.1.2 View the DHCP lease information Displays the DHCP address allocation, including MAC, IP and Hostname.
Chapter 8: Monitor the Router Status 8.1.3 View the current routing table Displays the Wifi router’s routing table information including IPv4 and IPv6 routing table. 8.1.4 View the current port forwarding Displays the router’s Port Forwarding Rule including service, port range, local IP/port, protocol and status. To edit port forwarding settings, go to Network >...
Chapter 8: Monitor the Router Status 8.1.5 View the connection list Displays network, protocol, status, source and destination of the device connected to router. 8.1.6 View the snooping table Enable Multicast (Network > Multicast) first and see the status of delivering traffic flows.
Chapter 8: Monitor the Router Status 8.1.7 View blocked devices Displays the router’s block users. 8.1.8 View the traffic usage Displays the real time traffic of the router’s WAN, LAN, 2.4G Wifi, 5G Wifi, and 6G Wifi.
How to reset DL-WME38 Wi-Fi router/point to factory default settings? A factory reset will restore all the settings to default status just like you firstly got the DL-WME38. Make sure you have already backed up the configuration before using the process of reset to default to fix other issues.
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An information prompt will help you to check if there is a latest version. Then click the Update button and proceed to firmware update process. This will cause the DL-WME38 to reboot in a few seconds. When all the loading process is completed, log in to the WebUI again. You will see the firmware version is up to date.
3. Your Ethernet cable is plugged properly. You can check the WAN LED behind the DL-WME38 which should be light up or check the “INTERNET” LED in the front of the DL-WME38 should be displayed as solid green/orange while your DL-WME38 can access to internet.
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1. Please place Wifi router and Wifi point in a same room. 2. Connect the power adapter. 3. After the Wifi router is booting up and setting finished through Dynalink APP, please add the Wifi point following the APP’s flow.
Regulatory Information Regulatory Information Regulation conformity This equipment complies with FCC 15B / FCC 15C / FCC 15E. REGULATORY COMPLIANCE NOTICES: Class B Equipment 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.
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Regulatory Information IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body.
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