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Technical Support
Thank you for purchasing Tenda product! This guide applies to F300 & F303. Here we

take F300 for example. Before you use this device, please read this User Guide carefully!

For more info, please contact us via:

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 Setup Wizard of Common
Functions
 How to access the Internet

 How to configure your Wi-Fi password

 How to expand your wireless range Preface

 How to configure your wireless network name (SSID)

 How to control your Internet speed

 How to configure your login password

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 Contents
Chapter 1 Connect to the Internet .............................................................................................. 1

Installation Considerations ............................................................................................................... 1

Step 1: Hardware Connection.......................................................................................................... 1

Step 2: Internet Connection Setup .................................................................................................. 2 Contents

PPPoE ............................................................................................................................................. 4

DHCP .............................................................................................................................................. 5

Static IP ........................................................................................................................................... 6

Step 3: Wi-Fi Connection.................................................................................................................. 7

Windows 8 ...................................................................................................................................... 7

Windows 7 ...................................................................................................................................... 8

Windows XP ................................................................................................................................. 10

Chapter 2 Product Overview ...................................................................................................... 12

Front Panel ....................................................................................................................................... 12

Back Panel........................................................................................................................................ 13

Label .................................................................................................................................................. 13

Chapter 3 Speed Control ............................................................................................................ 14

Chapter 4 Wireless Repeating ................................................................................................... 15

Method One: WISP ......................................................................................................................... 15

Method Two: Universal Repeater .................................................................................................. 18

Chapter 5 Manage Your Network .............................................................................................. 20

Configure Login Password ............................................................................................................. 20

WAN Port Parameter ...................................................................................................................... 20

Device Management ....................................................................................................................... 22

Reboot the Router .......................................................................................................................... 23

Restore to Factory Default.............................................................................................................. 23

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 Export System Logs ........................................................................................................................ 23

Upgrade .......................................................................................................................................... 23

Login IP Address ............................................................................................................................. 24

WPS ................................................................................................................................................ 24

WAN Status .................................................................................................................................... 27

Chapter 6 Appendix ..................................................................................................................... 28

Contents
1 Configure PC ................................................................................................................................ 28

Windows 8 .................................................................................................................................... 28

Windows 7 .................................................................................................................................... 30

Windows XP ................................................................................................................................. 32

2 FAQs .............................................................................................................................................. 34

3 Safety and Emission Statement ................................................................................................. 37

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 Chapter 1 Connect to the Internet
Installation Considerations
For more stable wireless network connection, place your router:

 Near the center of the area where your computers and other devices operate, and

preferably within line of sight to your wireless devices Connect to

the Internet
 On an elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and

ceilings between the router and other devices to a minimum.

 Away from electrical devices that are potential sources of interference, such as

ceiling fans, home security systems, microwaves, PCs, the base of a cordless phone,

or a 2.4GHz cordless phone.

 Away from any large metal surfaces, such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs.

Large expanses of other materials such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks, mirrors,

brick, and concrete can also affect your wireless signal.

Step 1: Hardware Connection

❶ Connect the router to power supply with the included power adapter;

❷ Connect the Ethernet cable from the incoming Internet side to the WAN port on the

router;

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 ❸ Connect your PC to port 1/2/3/4 on the router with the included Ethernet cable;

Connect to
the Internet

❸ You can also use your notebooks, tablets, smart phones, etc. to search this router ’s

wireless network name and connect to the router wirelessly.

Tips:
1. This router’s wireless network name (SSID) is Tenda_XXXXXX by default (where

XXXXXX is the last six characters of the router’s MAC address). You can find the MAC

address on the label attached to the router’s bottom.

2. This router’s wireless network is not encrypted by default.

Step 2: Internet Connection Setup

1. Launch a web browser, say IE, input 192.168.0.1 in the address bar and press Enter.

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 2. Input the default login username and password (admin, admin) and click Login.

Connect to
the Internet

3. When you can log in to this router’s web management page successfully, the following

page will pop out;

Tips:
If login failure occurs, try below solutions:

1. Make sure all cables are connected properly.

2. Please refer to Appendix 1 Configure PC to set your PC to “Obtain an IP address

automatically”.

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 4. Please follow onscreen instructions to choose the corresponding Internet connection

type: PPPoE, DHCP or Static IP.

PPPoE

Connect to
the Internet

Configuration Procedures:

❶ Connection Type: Select PPPoE;

❷ ISP User Name, Password: Enter your ISP user name and password;

❸ Wireless Network Name (SSID): Change the wireless network name here as you

like (optional).

❹ Security Key: In order to block others to access your wireless network, you’d better

configure a wireless security key;

❺ Click OK.

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 DHCP

Connect to
the Internet

Configuration Procedures:

❶ Connection Type: Select DHCP;

❷ Wireless Network Name (SSID): Change the wireless network name here as you

like (optional).

❸ Security Key: In order to block others to access your wireless network, you’d better

configure a wireless security key;

❹ Click OK.

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 Static IP

Connect to
the Internet

Configuration Procedures:

❶ Connection Type: Select Static IP;

❷ IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, Preferred DNS Server, Alternate

DNS Server: Enter the fixed account info provided by your ISP.

❸ Wireless Network Name (SSID): Change the wireless network name here as you

like (optional).

❹ Security Key: In order to block others to access your wireless network, you’d better

configure a wireless security key;

❺ Click OK.

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 Step 3: Wi-Fi Connection
Tips:
1. The PC you use must have an installed wireless network adapter.

2. If a wired connection has been established between your PC and the router, you can

surf the Internet without joining the Wi-Fi connection. If you want to connect to this

router wirelessly, see below steps for reference.

Connect to
According to your computer operation system, choose the corresponding configuration the Internet

steps: Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows XP.

Windows 8
1. Click the icon on the bottom right corner of your desktop.

2. Select your wireless network from the list, click Connect and then follow onscreen
instructions.

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 Tips:
1. If you cannot find the icon , please move your mouse to the top right corner of your
desktop, select Settings > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and
Sharing Center > Change adapter settings, right click Wi-Fi and select
Connect/Disconnect.
2. If you cannot find your wireless network from the list, ensure the Airplane Mode is not
enabled on your PC.

Connect to
3. When your wireless network is connected successfully, the following screen will appear. the Internet

Windows 7

1. Click the icon or on the bottom right corner of your desktop.

2. Select the wireless network you wish to connect and click Connect.

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 3. When your wireless network is connected successfully, the following screen will appear.

Connect to
the Internet

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 Windows XP
1. Right click My Network Places on your desktop and select Properties.

Connect to
the Internet

2. Right click Wireless Network Connection and select View Available Wireless
Networks.

3. Find and double click your SSID and then follow onscreen instructions.

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 4. When your wireless network is connected successfully, the following screen will appear.

Connect to
the Internet

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 Chapter 2 Product Overview
Front Panel

Product
Overview

LED Designations:

LED Status Description

This icon is for decoration only.

Power Solid Proper connection to power supply

Blinking System is functioning properly.

SYS
Solid/Off System is functioning improperly.

Solid WPS is enabled.

WPS
Blinking Device is performing WPS authentication on a client device.

Solid Wi-Fi is enabled.

WLAN Blinking Transmitting data

Off Malfunction occurs.

Solid Proper connection is established on the corresponding port.

Blinking Transmitting data on the corresponding port.

1/2/3/4/WAN
Cable is improperly connected or malfunction occurs on the
Off
corresponding port.

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 Back Panel

Product
(1) WAN: Used for connecting to the Ethernet cable from your ISP. Overview
(2) LAN 4/3/2/1: Used for connecting to PCs, APs, routers, etc.

(3) WPS/Reset：

 Enabling the WPS feature and pressing this button for 1~3 seconds allows

clients to connect to this router wirelessly by WPS-PBC.

 Pressing this button for over 7 seconds restores this router to factory default

settings.

(4) Power: Used for connecting to the included power adapter for power supply.

Label

(1) Model: Display the product model.

(2) IP Address: The default login IP address of this router is 192.168.0.1.

(3) Login Password: The default login password of this router is admin.

(4) MAC: Display this router’s MAC address. By default, this router’s wireless network

name (SSID) is Tenda_XXXXXX, where “XXXXXX” is the last six characters of the

MAC address.

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 Chapter 3 Speed Control
When multiple users have connected to the router for Internet access, you can use this

feature to control their bandwidths, thus ensuring normal Internet service for each user.

Click Bandwidth Control to enter the Bandwidth Control page.

 Example: You share a 4M broadband network with your neighbor. But your neighbor

often downloads files which affects your normal web browsing. To solve this problem, Speed Control

you can divide 4M into 2M on average. In this way, your neighbor’s PC (IP:

192.168.5.101) can share 2M at most.

Configuration Procedures:

❶ Enter the corresponding description info in the Remark field, say, neighbor’s PC

(optional).

❷ Select the corresponding network speed from the Speed Limit drop-down list. If you

select Manually, enter the network speed in the input box as you wish.

❸ Click OK.

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 Chapter 4 Wireless Repeating
This router can act as a wireless repeater to expand your wireless range. Next we will

explain this to you by giving examples.

Tips:
Wireless
Before configuring this feature, you need to verify that you have the wireless network
Repeating
name (SSID) and security key of the remote router, and no Ethernet cable is connected to

the WAN port of your router.

 Example: If you want to improve your wireless signal range and strength, you can

establish wireless connection between two routers via configuring wireless repeating

settings. You need two routers: one as the base station (the remote router), and the

other as the wireless repeater. This can be implemented by the following two

methods.

Method One: WISP

Application Scenario:

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 Click Wireless Repeater to enter screen below:

Wireless
Repeating

Configuration Procedures:

❶ Select WISP;

❷ Select the remote router’s wireless network name (SSID) you wish to connect;

❸ Enter the remote SSID’s security key in the Security Key field if it has one.

❹ Click OK.

❺ On the pop-up dialogue box click OK and the router will reboot to activate your

configurations.

Tips:
In this mode, your router can connect to Hotpot (Wi-Fi) for Internet access via PPPoE,

DHCP or static IP.

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 If it has been configured successfully, go to the WAN Status section of the System Tools

page to view that the network status displays Connected.

Wireless
Repeating

If the following pop-up dialogue box appears, it indicates that IP conflict has occurred due

to the fact that the login IP of the router is on the same network segment as the WAN IP. In

this case, the login IP of the router will be changed to 192.168.1.1 as shown below and

what you need to do is click OK.

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 Method Two: Universal Repeater
Application Scenario:

Wireless
Repeating

Click Wireless Repeater to enter screen below:

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 Configuration Procedures:

❶ Select Universal Repeater;

❷ Select the remote router’s wireless network name (SSID) you wish to connect;

❸ Enter the remote SSID’s security key in the Security Key field if it has one.

❹ Click OK.

❺ On the pop-up dialogue box click OK and the router will reboot to activate your

configurations. Wireless
Repeating
After the router reboots, view your PC’s IP address it has obtained. If the Default

Gateway is the LAN IP address of the remote router, it means you can surf the Internet.

Tips:
For better maintenance, in the Universal Repeater mode, it is advisable to configure this

router’s login IP to a different one from the remote one’s LAN IP but on the same network

segment. For example, the remote router’s LAN IP is 192.168.2.1, you’d better set this

router’s login IP to 192.168.2.X (2~253).

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 Chapter 5 Manage Your Network
Click System Tools to enter the System Tools page. This page describes the router

settings for administering and maintaining your router and home network.

Configure Login Password Manage Your

Network

Configuration Procedures:

❶ New Password: Enter the login password you wish to set;

❷ Confirm Password: Re-enter the login password you’ve set.

❸ Click OK on the bottom of the page.

WAN Port Parameter

MTU
Do not change the default value unless necessary. If you are unable to open some

websites, to receive or send emails, etc. try to minimize the MTU value until your network

returns to normal.

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 MTU Applications

1500 Typical for connections that do not use PPPoE or VPN.

1492 Used in PPPoE environments.

1472 Maximum size to use for pinging. (Larger packets are fragmented.)

1468 Used in some DHCP environments.

1436 Used in PPTP environments or with VPN.
Manage Your
Note: Network
An incorrect MTU setting can cause Internet communication problems. For example, you

might not be able to access certain websites, secure login pages, or FTP or POP servers.

MAC Clone
Some ISPs will bind your broadband account info to your PC or another specified MAC

address. At this time, you need to clone the MAC address for normal Internet access.

Configuration Procedures:

❶ MAC Clone: Check Use and select local PC’s (When Other is selected, enter the

MAC address you want to clone).

❷ Click OK on the bottom of the page.

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 Device Management

Manage Your
Network

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 Reboot the Router

If some configurations cannot be activated or the router is functioning improperly, click

Reboot.

Manage Your
Restore to Factory Default Network

Do not restore this device to factory default unless necessary. Two methods are available

here.

Method One: Go to Device Management section and click Restore.

Method Two: Press the WPS/Reset button for over 7 seconds when this router is

applying power.

Export System Logs

If you want to have a good knowledge of system operation, or when you have difficulties in

surfing the Internet, you need to send your system logs to our technical supporters, click

Export and then follow onscreen instructions.

Upgrade

If your router is in good use, you’d better not upgrade it. If you want to acquire the latest

software version, you can employ this feature.

Configuration Procedures:

❶ Go to our official website www.tendacn.com to download the latest software.

❷ Enter the System Tools page, click Select a File and then follow onscreen

instructions.

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 Login IP Address

This section allows you to change your router’s login IP address.

Configuration Procedures:

❶ Login IP Address: Select Manually and enter the IP address you wish to configure,
Manage Your
say, 192.168.10.1 or select an existing IP address. Network
❷ Click OK.

WPS

Wi-Fi Protected Setup makes it easy for home users who know little of wireless security to

establish a secure wireless home network, as well as to add new devices to an existing

network without entering long passphrases or configuring complicated settings.

WPS application:

1. If your wireless network is not encrypted, WPS can quickly encrypt your wireless

network and make your wireless clients connect to it. Once WPS is successfully

configured, the wireless network name and security key of your router will be changed.

2. If your wireless network is encrypted, WPS can quickly make your wireless clients

connect to it. Once WPS is successfully configured, the wireless network name and

security key of your router won’t be changed.

Tips:
1. To use this feature, your wireless clients must be WPS-capable.

2. Once WPS is successfully configured, the wireless network name and security key of

your router can’t be changed. If you want to, disable WPS on the Device Management

page.

3. Do not enable WPS unless necessary

If your wireless network is not encrypted (wireless network name: Tenda_0BAC88,

security key: not encrypted)

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 Configuration Procedures:

❶ Go to the Device Management section and enable WPS.

❷ Click OK.

Manage Your
Network

❸ Press the WPS/Reset button for 1~3 seconds on the back panel of your router;

❹ Make your wireless client connect to your wireless network using WPS/PBC within 2

minutes;

Once WPS is successfully configured, the wireless network name and security key of your

router will be changed and can’t be edited as shown below:

If your wireless network is encrypted (wireless network name: Tenda_0BAC88,

security key: 12345678)

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 Configuration Procedures:

❶ Go to the Device Management section and enable WPS.

❷ Click OK.

Manage Your
Network

❸ Press the WPS/Reset button for 1~3 seconds on the back panel of your router;

❹ Make your wireless client connect to your wireless network using WPS/PBC within 2

minutes;

Once WPS is successfully configured, the wireless network name and security key of your

router won’t be changed and can’t be edited as shown below:

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 WAN Status

This section allows you to view this router’s current networking status.

Manage Your
Network

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 Chapter 6 Appendix
1 Configure PC
According to your computer operation system, choose the corresponding configuration

steps: Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows XP.

Appendix

Windows 8

1. Right click the icon on the bottom right corner of your desktop.

2. Click Open Network and Sharing Center.

3. Click Ethernet > Properties.

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 4. Find and double click Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4).

Appendix

5. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address

automatically and click OK.

6. Click OK on the Ethernet Properties window (see 4 for the screenshot).

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 Windows 7

1. Click the icon on the bottom right corner of your desktop.

2. Click Open Network and Sharing Center.

Appendix

Tips:
If you cannot find the icon on the right bottom corner of your desktop, follow steps
below: Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing
Center.
3. Click Local Area Connection > Properties.

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 4. Find and double click Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4).

Appendix

5. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address

automatically and click OK.

6. Click OK on the Local Area Connection Properties window (see 4 for the
screenshot).

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 Windows XP

1. Right click My Network Places on your desktop and select Properties.

Appendix

2. Right click Local Area Connection and select Properties.

3. Scroll down to find and double click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).

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 4. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address

automatically and click OK.

Appendix

5. Click OK on the Local Area Connection Properties window (see 3 for the

screenshot).

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 2 FAQs
This section provides solutions to problems that may occur during installation and

operation of the device. Read the following if you are running into problems. If your

problem is not covered here, please feel free to go to www.tendacn.com to find a solution

or email your problems to [email protected]. We will be more than happy to help

you out as soon as possible. Appendix

Q: I entered the device’s LAN IP address in the web browser but cannot access the

utility. What should I do?

1. Check whether the device is functioning correctly. The SYS LED should blink a few

seconds and after the device is powered up. If it does not light up, then some internal

faults may have occurred. And the WLAN/WAN/1/2/3/4 LED should be solid or blinking. If

not, please check your cabling.

2. Make sure you’ve set your PC to Obtain an IP address automatically or Use the

following IP address that your PC’s IP address is on the same subnet as the wireless

router. If you are using the recommended addressing scheme, your PC’s address should

be in the range of 192.168.0.2 to 192.168.0.254.

3. Clear your web browser’s cache. Click your web browser’s Tools > Internet Options >

Delete, check Temporary Internet files and Cookies and click Delete (Take IE for

example).

4. Try another browser and input 192.168.0.1 in the address bar to re-log into this router.

5. Uncheck Use a proxy server for your LAN. Click your web browser’s Tools > Internet

Options > Connections > LAN Settings and Uncheck Use a proxy server for your

LAN (Take IE for example).

6. If the Work Offline window pops out, click your web browser’s File and uncheck Work

Offline (Take IE for example).

7. Pressing the WPS/Reset button for over 7 seconds restores this device and re-log in to

it.

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 Q: How do I choose my Internet connection type?

Internet Transmission Features

Connection Media

Type
Appendix
PPPoE Telephone 1. Require a username and password

Line/Ethernet

Cable 2. Dial-up via Broadband Connection ( )

DHCP Cable 1. Connect to the remote router for Internet access

TV/Ethernet 2. Connect to cable TV for Internet access

Cable

Static IP Ethernet Require the fixed IP, subnet mask, default gateway

Cable/Fiber and DNS server

Q: I cannot access the Internet?

If the Connection Status of the WAN port displays Disconnected, please verify that the

Ethernet cable is correctly connected to the WAN port of your router;

If the Connection Status of the WAN port displays Connecting, try below solutions:

 Clone MAC address

 If your Internet connection type is PPPoE, enter the ISP username and password

correctly (case-sensitive).

Q: How do I block access to my wireless network?

Encrypt your wireless network by configuring a wireless security on the Internet Settings

page.

Q: What should I do if I forget the login password to my device?

Reset your device by pressing the WPS/Reset button for over 7 seconds.

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 Q: My computer shows an IP address conflict error after having connected to the

device. What should I do?

1. Check if there are other DHCP servers present in your LAN. If there are other DHCP

servers except your router, disable them immediately.

2. The default IP address of the device is 192.168.0.1; make sure this address is not used

by another PC or device. In case that two computers or devices share the same IP

addresses, change either to a different address. Appendix

Q: I cannot access the Internet and send/receive emails; what should I do?

This problem mainly happens to users who use the PPPoE or DHCP Internet connection

type. You need to change the MTU size. In this case, go to WAN Port Parameter section of

the System Tools page to change the MTU value from default 1500 to 1450 or 1400, etc.

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 3 Safety and Emission Statement

CE Mark Warning

This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio

interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. This Appendix

device complies with EU 1999/5/EC.

NOTE: (1) The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by

unauthorized modifications to this equipment. (2) To avoid unnecessary radiation

interference, it is recommended to use a shielded RJ45 cable.

FCC Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following

two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device

must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the

user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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 - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna

or transmitter. Appendix

The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by

unauthorized modifications to this equipment.

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 & your body.

NOTE: (1) The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by

unauthorized modifications to this equipment.

(2) To avoid unnecessary radiation interference, it is recommended to use a shielded

RJ45 cable.

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