Asoka® User’s Guide

PlugLink 9950 Cable/ DSL Router PL9950-BBR

Chapter 5

Installing the PlugLink 9950 Cable/ DSL Router

Note: Do not connect the PlugLink 9950 Cable/ DSL Router to a power strip, extension cord, uninterruptible power supply (UPS), or surge protector. This may prevent the unit from working properly or degrade the network performance.

Note: Shut down any programs that are running on your computer prior to installing the PL9950- BBR Router.

1.Connect the modem via an Ethernet cable supplied by your modem manufacturer into the port labeled WAN on the bottom of the 9950 Cable/ DSL Router.

2.Connect your computer into the LAN port on the bottom of the 9950 Cable/ DSL Router using the supplied Ethernet cable.

3.Plug the PL9950-BBR directly into an available power outlet.

4.Plug in your modem and restart your computer.

Figure 5-1: Diagram of the hardware setup.

5.Check the LEDs on the front panel of the PL9950-BBR Router. All four LEDs should be either lit or blinking intermittently.

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