The table below explains the purpose of these back panel ports, or jacks. When you connect your modem to your Gateway, all connections will originate from this back panel.
Port | Description |
COM | Serial port in case you want to connect a |
| modem |
PRINTER | Parallel printer port for optional printer |
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1A LAN port for connecting networked computers and other 10/100BaseT Ethernet LAN devices
2A second LAN port for connecting networked computers and other 10/100BaseT Ethernet LAN devices
WAN | In case you want to connect an Ethernet cable or DSL |
| modem |
12VDC | Power: DC 12V, 1.5A (minimum) |
Before connecting your modem and Gateway, be sure to review the following
PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
Review this checklist before setting up your Gateway and modem
✔Check with your service provider: If you have a cable modem, you may have to register your Gateway’s WAN MAC address before setting up the Gateway. Note: The WAN MAC address is printed on the Gateway’s bottom case label.
✔Is your Internet or online service working properly? If necessary, refer to the instructions provided by your service provider.
✔Check that an Ethernet NIC card is already installed in your PC, then turn to page 9.
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