Linksys WRT54GX manual Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router, Back Panel

Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX

Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router

The Back Panel

The Router's ports, where the cables are connected, are located on the back panel.

Reset Button	There are two ways to reset the Router's
	factory defaults. Either press the Reset
	Button located on the bottom of the
	Router, for approximately five seconds, or
	restore the defaults from the
	Administration tab - Factory Defaults in the
	Router's Web-based Utility.
Internet	The Internet port in blue is where you will
	connect your broadband Internet
	connection.
1, 2, 3, 4	These yellow ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the
	Router to PCs on your wired network and
	other Ethernet network devices.
Power	The Power port is where you will connect
	the power adapter.

Figure 3-2: The Router’s Reset Button

Important: Resetting the Router will erase all of your settings (WEP Encryption, network settings, etc.) and replace them with the factory defaults. Do not reset the Router if you want to retain these settings.

port: the connection point on a computer or networking device used for plugging in cables or adapters

Figure 3-1: The Router’s Back Panel broadband: an always-on, fast Internet connection

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The Back Panel