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 distance20cm between the radiator & your body. User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
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"Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member Sates relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility" (89/336/EEC; 92/31/EEC; 93/68/EEC). The Declaration of Conformity can be found at the Sapido regional website. www.sapidotech.de CE Information of Disposal The electric and electronic equipment or unit which is labeled with crossed-out wheeled bin may not be disposed of with household waste.
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An adjustable chair that provides firm, comfortable support is best. Adjust the height of the chair so your thighs are horizontal and your feet flat on the floor. The back of the chair should support your lower back (lumbar region). User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
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Build Network Connection ..................12 2.1.1 Router Mode...................... 12 2.1.2 AP Mode ......................13 2.1.3 Wi-Fi AP Mode....................13 Connecting RB-1842 ....................13 Network setup ......................14 2.3.1 Windows 2000....................15 2.3.2 Windows XP ...................... 16 2.3.3 Windows Vista / Windows 7 ................17 Router IP Address Lookup..................
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Event Log ......................78 Logout ........................79 Chapter 7 DDNS Service Application..................80 Chapter 8 Q & A .......................... 86 Installation ......................... 86 LED ..........................86 IP Address........................86 OS Setting........................87 RB-1842 Setup......................89 Wireless LAN ......................91 User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
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Support ........................93 Others......................... 94 USB Device ........................ 94 Chapter 9 Appendices........................ 95 Operating Systems ....................95 Browsers........................95 Communications Regulation Information .............. 95 User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The RB-1842 is a solution for multiple network interfaces. This router with 802.11n wireless technology which provides the best internet connection by auto-detecting the device connected to RB-1842 such as 3G/3.5G USB Dongle and xDSL/Cable broadband.
Storage: -20ºC ~70ºC (-4ºF ~158ºF) Humidity Operating: 10% to 85% Non-Condensing Storage: 5% to 90% Non-Condensing Dimension 118 x 70 x 25 mm (4.65 x 2.75 x 0.98 inch) (Antenna not included) Management Web GUI, Firmware upgrade via web User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
Ethernet Port (LAN 1~4) RJ-45 Ethernet 10/100 Ports Ethernet Port (WAN) RJ-45 Ethernet 10/100 Port USB Port For 3G modem only Reset Button Press for back to factory default Power DC Jack DC 5V power in User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
Chapter 2 System and Network Setup The RB-1842 is an easy to setup and wireless device for various application and environment. It can be used in conference room, hotel, even in transportation. To begin with RB-1842, you must have the following minimum system requirements. If your system can’t correspond to the following requirements, you might get some unknown troubles...
Wi-Fi AP Mode Switch to WiFi AP Mode when you connect to the internet wirelessly through PC and wireless device without wireless LAN function equipped. Connecting RB-1842 Prepare the followings before the connection: PC or Notebook for setup Ethernet cable or 3/3.5G modem User Manual 1.0...
Make sure you are under “Router Mode”. Connect RB-1842 to xDSL/ Cable modem with the Ethernet cable, WAN to LAN. Turn on your Computer. Network setup User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
Double-click Network and Dial-up Connections icon, double click Local Area Connection, and Local Area Connection Properties window will appear. Select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)”, then click “Properties”. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically”, then click “OK”. User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
Double-click Network and Internet Connections icon, click Network Connections, then double-click Local Area Connection, Local Area Connection Status window will appear, and then click “Properties”. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically”, then click “OK”. User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
Click View Network Status and Tasks, and then click Manage Network Connections. Right-click Local Area Network, then select “Properties”. Local Area Connection Properties window will appear, select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP / IPv4)”, and then click “Properties”. User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically”, then click “OK”. Router IP Address Lookup After the IP address setup was completed, please clicks “start” → “run” at the bottom-lower corner of your desktop: User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
IP address of the wireless router in address bar, and the following message should be shown. Please click “admin” to login the RB-1842. Enter the User name and Password in to the blank and then Click Login. The default values for User Name and Password are admin (all in lowercase letters).
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Chapter 3 Internet Connection This Chapter describes how to setup RB-1842 to the internet. The RB-1842 is delivered with the following factory default parameters. Default IP address: 192.168.1.1 (Router Mode) 192.168.1.254 (AP Mode) 192.168.1.254 (WiFi AP Mode) Default IP subnet mask: 255.255.255.0...
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2. For iPhone, Windows Mobile users, please check the settings before connecting to router: (1) iPhone: turn off “WiFi”, “Bluetooth” function; select “Never” for Auto-Lock, and then turn on “Enable 3G” and “Internet Tethering”. (2) Window Mobile: enable “USB to PC” function. User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
The WAN access type is depended on the service that you contract with the provider. The RB-1842 provides five selections for the WAN access type, Static IP, DHCP Client, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP. Check with your ISP if you don’t know the WAN type.
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Please enter the Subnet Mask address Default Gateway Input ISP Default Gateway Address, . Input DNS information which is provided by your ISP Clone Mac Address Some ISPs require MAC address registration. In this case, enter User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
Reset to clear all the input data. 3.2.1.2 DHCP Client Item Description WAN Access Type Select "DHCP Client" Host Name You can keep the default as the host name, or input a specific name if required by your ISP. User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
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MAC address registered to the provider to "Clone MAC Address" Apply Change & Reset Click on Apply Change to save the setting date, or you may click on Reset to clear all the input data. User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
3.2.1.3 PPPoE Item Description WAN Access Type Select "PPPoE" User Name Input your user name provided by your ISP. If you don’t know, please check with your ISP. User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
MAC address registered to the provider to "Clone MAC Address" Apply Change & Reset Click on Apply Change to save the setting date, or you may click on Reset to clear all the input data. 3.2.1.4 PPTP User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
MAC address registered to the provider to "Clone MAC Address" Apply Change & Reset Click on Apply Change to save the setting date, or you may click on Reset to clear all the input data. 3.2.1.5 L2TP User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
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MAC address registered to the provider to "Clone MAC Address" Apply Change & Reset Click on Apply Change to save the setting date, or you may click on Reset to clear all the input data. User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
If your 3G USB adapter is a pay-as-you-go plan base, select “Dial on demand” and disconnect the connection when you don't use the internet. Apply Change Click “Finish” to complete the setting Rebooting this product is started. Please wait for a while. User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
Select Static IP, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP or L2TP. Select Attain DNS Automatically. Or select Set DNS Manually, if you want to specify the DNS, and enter the DNS provided by your ISP in DNS 1 2 3. User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
Open a Web browser, and enter http://192.168.1.254 (Default Gateway) into the blank. Enter the User name and Password in to the blank and then Click Login. The default values for User Name and Password are admin (all in lowercase letters). User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
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MAC address registered to the provider to "Clone MAC Address" Apply Change & Reset Click on Apply Change to save the setting date, or you may click on Reset to clear all the input data. User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
WiFi AP Mode- Using as a Network Converter Make sure to shift the mode into WiFi AP Mode. The default gateway is http://192.168.1.254 and for User Name and Password are admin (all in lowercase letters). Click Login to enter. User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
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MAC address registered to the provider to "Clone MAC Address" Apply Change & Reset Click on Apply Change to save the setting date, or you may click on Reset to clear all the input data. User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
Chapter 4 Wireless Setup Wireless Setup There are two ways to setup wireless LAN with RB-1842. You can use either way to setup Wireless LAN. 4.1.1 Setup Wireless LAN by WPS button You can setup wireless LAN easily by using the WPS button if both WLAN router and the WLAN adapter (client) are WPS supported.
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(5) Open Wireless adapter utility. (6) Press the WPS button (A) from RB-1842 and wait for Wireless/WPS LED light (B) changed into orange. (7) Back to the WLAN adapter utility and click its “PBC” (C) button. User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
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(8) Confirm the information form the Utility (9) After completes the WPS setup. Please confirm that it can be connected to the Internet. Note: The setup image might be some differences when using other branded Adapter. User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
4.1.2 Wireless Basic Setup from Web GUI The Wireless Basic Settings include Band, Mode, SSID, Channel Number and other wireless settings. User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
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* In Wi-Fi AP mode only support Client mode. SSID Service Set identifier, users can define to any or keep as default. Channel Width Please select the channel width, it has 2 options: 20MHZ, and 40MHZ. User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
4.1.2.1 Multiple APs The RB-1842 can register up to 4 SSIDs (wireless LAN group). It can be used as if there are multiple wireless LAN access points with one product. Each SSID could be set with different data rate, WMM and access type.
Example: When users enable the Universal Repeater to connect to the upper level device, please fill in the upper level device s channel and SSID. Click on Apply Changes to save the settings. (Please disable the DHCP service first) User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
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Users can use the Network Configuration page to check the information about “Wireless Repeater Interface Configuration”. User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
Enabling WEP can protect your data from eavesdroppers. If you do not need this feature, select “None” to skip the following setting. Encryption- WEP Key (1) Set WEP Key: This section provides 64bit and 128bit WEP encryptions and two different shared key formats (ASCII and Hex) for wireless network. User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
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8 to 63 characters. If the key type is Hex, the key length is 64 characters. (3) Apply Change & Reset: Click on ‘Apply Changes’ to save setting data. Or click ‘Reset’ to reset all the input data. User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
Take the wireless card as the example. (1) Please select Deny Listed in Wireless Access Control Mode first, and then fill in the MAC address what you plan to block in the MAC Address field. Click Apply Changes to save the setting. User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
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(2) The MAC address what you set will be displayed on the Current Access Control List. (3) The wireless client will be denied by the wireless router. User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
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Chapter 5 Router Mode Security Setup This section contains configurations for the RB-1842’s advanced functions such as: virtual server, DMZ, and Firewall to provide your network under a security environment. 5.1.1 Virtual Server The Virtual Server feature allows users to create Virtual Servers by re-directing a particular range of service port numbers (from the WAN port) to a particular LAN IP address.
Internet gaming or videoconferencing. When enabled, this feature opens all ports to a single station and hence renders that system exposed to intrusion from outside. The port forwarding feature is more secure because it only opens the ports required by that application. User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
The QoS can let you classify Internet application traffic by source/destination IP address and port number. To assign priority for each type of application and reserve bandwidth can let you have a better experience in using critical real time services like Internet phone, video conference …etc. User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
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Kbps or check the Automatic uplink speed. QoS setting selection Select Simple Settings or Advanced. QoS Rule Simple Setting: Application selection Select HTTP, FTP or Custom. You can set up port range and User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
Click on Apply Changes to save the setting data. Or you may click on Reset to clear all the input data. 5.2.2 Port Filtering When enabled packets are denied access to Internet/filtered based on their port address. User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
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Delete Selected & Delete Click Delete Selected will delete the selected item. Click Delete All will delete all items in this table. Reset You can click Reset to cancel. Port 80 has been blocked as the following illustrate. User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
Please select the protocol type of the IP address Comment You can add comments for this regulation. Apply Changes & Reset Click on Apply Changes to save the setting data. Or you may click on Reset to clear all the input data. User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
It will display all ports that are filtering now. Delete Selected & Delete Click Delete Selected will delete the selected item. Click Delete All will delete all items in this table. Reset You can click Reset to cancel. User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
Reset You can click Reset to cancel. Notes: This function will not be in effect when the Virtual Server is enabled. Please disable Virtual Server before activate the URL Filtering function. User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
Select enable to use DDNS function. Each time your IP address to WAN is changed, and the information will be updated to DDNS service provider automatically. Service Provider Choose correct Service Provider from drop-down list, here including DynDNS, TZO, ChangeIP, Eurodns, OVH, NO-IP, ODS, Regfish User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
RB-1842. User Name/Email User name is used as an identity to login Dynamic-DNS service. Password/Key Password is applied to login Dynamic-DNS service. Apply & Cancel Click on Apply button to continue. Click on Cancel button to clear the setting on this page.
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PLCP preamble and header to create the PPDU. It has 2 options: Long Preamble and Short Preamble. IAPP Inter-Access Point Protocol is a recommendation that describes an optional extension to IEEE 802.11 that provides wireless User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
ISP. You can connect to a wireless AP manually in Wi-Fi AP mode. The designed AP will appear on SSID column in Wireless Basic Setup page. Please click on Refresh to refresh the list. Click Connect after select an existing AP to connect. User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
MAC address of other AP / Routers should be entered in the table. The WDS explanation is as the following picture. Setup Router A Please check the MAC address and Channel number from WDS Router A. User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
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Set the connection mode to “AP+WDS” from “Wireless Basic Setting”, and then select the channel number (in this example is "6”). Click Apply Changes to save the setting. User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
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Enable WDS function from the page – “WDS Setting”, and then fill in the MAC address of Router B. Click Apply Changes to save the setting data. The WDS AP List will show the WDS device MAC address after reboot. User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
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Move on the setup to WDS Router B Input Router A’s MAC address here. You will receive an IP address from Router A. User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
PBC model, in which the user simply has to push a button, either an actual or a virtual one, on both WPS devices to connect. Please follow instructions below to enable the WPS function. Setup Wireless LAN with WPS PIN : (1). Get the WPS PIN number from wireless card and write it down. User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
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(2). Fill in the PIN number from the wireless card in Client PIN Number field, and then click “Start PIN”. (3). Click PIN from Adapter Utility to complete the WPS process with the wireless router. User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
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Start PBC: (1). Press the WPS button (A) from RB-1842 and wait for Wireless/WPS LED light (B) changed into orange. (2). Press the WPS button (C) from the adapter until the setup window shows up. (3). Open a web browser to check the internet connection.
Users can set or change user name and password used for accessing the web management interface in this section. Click on Apply Changes to save the setting data. Or you may click on Reset to clear all the input data. User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
5 seconds with a stick. The router will reboot and all settings will be restored to factory default settings. If the problem still exists, you can visit our web site to see if there is any firmware for download to solve the problem. User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
This is especially useful in the event you need to reset the router to its default settings. Save Configuration (1). Click Save (2). Please click “Save” to save the configuration to your computer. (3). Select the location which you want to save file, then click Save. User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
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Load configuration file (1). Click Browser (2). Select configuration file then click Open (3). Click Upload to upload configuration file to RB-1842. (4). After 90 seconds, RB-1842 will reboot automatically. User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
Reload factory default setting (1). Please click Reset (2). Please click OK to start reload factory default setting to RB-1842. (3). After 90 seconds, RB-1842 will reboot automatically. 6.3.4 Time Zone Setting User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
(data sharing, communications, and entertainment) and in corporate environments for simplified installation of computer components. RB-1842 supports UPnP function, and can cooperate with other UPnP devices. When you activate UPnP, please click My Network Places. Users will see an Internet Gateway Device icon.
6.3.6 Language Setting The RB-1842 provide 12 language for Web GUI. You can select the language interface from the dropdown list and by following steps. When you see the screen message change to the selected language, the setup is completed.
6.4.1 Network Config Users can check the Internet status under this category, including Firmware version, Wireless setting, Connecting Time, WAN, TCP/IP …information. User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
Click on Apply Changes to save the setting data. Click on Refresh to renew the system time, or on Clear to clear all the record. Clear * The following figure is an example when users click Apply Changes to record the event log. User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
If you don’t have a DDNS account, please follow the steps to complete your DDNS with Dynamic IP settings. Step 1. First access the Internet and fill http://www.dyndns.com/ into the address field of your web browser, then click Create Account. http://www.sapido.com.tw User Manual 1.0...
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Step 2. Fill in the form as required, and then click on Create Account button. User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
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When you got this account created message, close it, and check your mailbox. You would get a mail from DynDNS website. Step 4. Click on the indicated address within your mail to confirm. Step 5. Click on login. User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
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Step 6. Click Add New Hostname. Step 7. Put in your favorite hostname and service type, and then click Create Host after finished. User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
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Step 8. Your hostname has been created when you see the following page. User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
LAN cable, the changes cannot be made, or password is lost. A: In case RB-1842 is inaccessible; you can try to restore its factory default settings. Please press the “Reset” button and keep it pressed for over 7 seconds and the light of STATUS will vanish.
A: There are two ways to know. Way 1: Check with your Internet Service Provider. Way 2: Check the setting screen of RB-1842. Click on Status & Log item to select Network Configuration on the Main Menu. WAN IP is shown on the WAN interface.
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5. Select Direct connection to the Internet and click on OK button. 6. Click on OK button. Web page hangs, corrupt downloads, or nothing but junk characters is being displayed on the screen. What do I need to do? User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
Q: Why does RB-1842’s setup page shut down unexpectedly? A: If one of the pages appears incompletely in RB-1842 ’s setup pages, please click on Logout item on the Main Menu before shutting it down. Don’t keep it working. Then, close Internet browser and open it again for going back to the previous page.
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Q: RB-1842 couldn’t save the setting after click on Apply button? A: RB-1842 will start to run after the setting finished applying, but the setting isn’t written into memory. Here we suggest if you want to make sure the setting would be written into memory, please reboot the device via Reboot under System Management directory.
Finally, you might want to keep the system you're trying to configure in the same room as the router, at least during the initial configuration, in order to minimize potential interference from concrete walls or steel beams. User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
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RF Shielding: Your environment may tend to block transmission between the wireless stations. This will mean high access speed is only possible when close to the Access Point. Q: Some applications do not run properly when using the Wireless Router. User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
Support Q: Why can’t the NTFS hard disk be used with RB-1842? A: RB-1842 doesn’t support the NTFS hard disk. It only supports EXT3 and FAT32 file systems. Q: Why can’t my USB devices work on RB-1842? User Manual 1.0...
A: Maybe your USB devices and RB-1842 are not compatible. So if you want to know whether your inserted device such as USB Web Camera, USB Printer or USB HDD corresponds with RB-1842, please check with your product supplier. Q: What is the maximum number of IP addresses that the XDSL Router will support? A: The Router will support to 253 IP addresses with NAT mode.
FireFox ver. 2.0.0.11 and the following related versions.3. Safari ver. 3.04 and the following related versions. Communications Regulation Information Should any consumers need to learn more information, services and supports, please contact the supplier of your product directly. User Manual 1.0 http://www.sapido.com.tw...
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