User's Manual

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5 Installation
The following section details connecting the Peplink Balance to your network:
5.1 Preparation
Before installing your Peplink Balance, please prepare the following:
● At least one Internet/WAN access account
● For each network connection, one 10/100BaseT UTP cable with RJ45 connector, one
1000BaseT Cat5E UTP cable for the Gigabit port, or one USB modem for the USB WAN port
● A computer with the TCP/IP network protocol and a web browser installed— Supported browsers
include Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 or above, Mozilla Firefox 24 or above, Apple Safari 7 or
above, and Google Chrome 18 or above.
5.2 Constructing the Network
At the high level, construct the network according to the following steps:
1. With an Ethernet cable, connect a computer to one of the LAN ports on the Peplink Balance. For
Peplink Balance models that support multiple connections, repeat with different cables for up to four
computers to be connected.
2. With another Ethernet cable, connect the WAN/broadband modem to one of the WAN ports on the
Peplink Balance. Repeat using different cables to connect from two to 13 WAN/broadband
connections or connect a USB modem to the USB WAN port.
3. Connect the provided power adapter or cord to the power connector on the Peplink Balance, and
then plug the power adapter into a power outlet.