1Before operating the PowerRouter, you may initialize the PowerRouter by using thePowerRouter software installation tool. The PowerRouter software installation tool helpsyou to initialize the PowerRouter but also allows you to make advanced settings and updatethe PowerRouter firmware, if applicable.To help you properly install the PowerRouter via the installation tool, we have compiled this helpful applicationguideline. This guideline explains the options and guides you through the procedures for using the installation tool.Following these steps will ensure proper installation and allow you to quickly and easily connect the PowerRouterwith the correct settings.Prior to start-upBefore you can use the installation tool you must install the software installation tool on your computer. You maydownload the installation tool from the website: www.PowerRouter.com (you will need your login details for thiswebsite). The software installation tool can be used to configure PowerRouters with firmware version 4.0 andhigher. If a PowerRouter with an older firmware version is detected, the installation tool will only allow you toupdate the PowerRouter. The installation tool already includes the latest available firmware version so no additionaldownloads are required.System requirementsThe installation tool is compatible with the following operating systems:Operating systems:> Windows XP (service pack 3)> Windows Vista> Windows 7PowerRouter application guidelineSoftware installation tool - version 3.0The PowerRouter must be connected to a USB port on your PC /laptop via a standard USB cable (printer cable) (fig. 1).Minimum requirements for processor and other hardware:> Pentium III 800 MHz or equivalent> 128 MB RAM> 200 MB free hard disk space> Resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels with 256 colours