Chapter 1 Introduction

Rear Panel

The rear panel of the Router contains four ports (Ethernet, USB, Cable/DSL, and Power), as well as a Reset switch.

Antenna

Power

Reset

Cable/DSL

USB

Ethernet

Ethernet Cable

USB Cable

Ethernet Cable

Power Adapter

(from Ethernet port

(from USB port

(from Cable/DSL port

(from Power port

to computer)

to computer)

to cable modem or

to power outlet)

 

 

set top box)

 

Ethernet Port

The Ethernet port is used to connect a computer to the Router via Ethernet cable. The Ethernet port is a 10/100 Mbps auto-sensing port, and either a straight-through or crossover Ethernet cable can be used when connecting to the port.

USB Port

The USB port is used to connect the Router to an computer via USB cable.

Cable/DSL Port

The Cable/DSL port is used to connect the Router to an Ethernet cable modem or set top box.

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Actiontec electronic GT701WRU user manual Ethernet Port, USB Port, Cable/DSL Port