CHAPTER 2: Hardware Installation
2.3 Cabling Your Router
Proper cabling requires making the appropriate connections to PCs, a cable or DSL modem, an analog modem or ISDN TA (optional), AC power, and the router. Because this device also provides DHCP server functions, remote access, and routing and firewall protection, after your device is properly cabled, you’ll need to complete your configuration by following the instructions in Chapter 3.
Power
connection
To cable
modem or
DSL modem
Serial cable
To optional modem or
ISDN TA
Optional Uplink
Hub
PC
PC
Network
Printer
Figure 2-1. Cabling the Router.
1.Before beginning, power off all network devices (PCs, cable, or DSL modems, analog modems, ISDN TAs, and the router).
2.Connect the Ethernet port of each PC or network device to one of the four LAN ports. (If you are using the Uplink option, port number 1 cannot be used to connect to a PC.)
3.If you are using an analog modem, connect it to the Serial Async port.
4.To use the Uplink option to connect to another network segment, slide the Uplink/Normal switch to the Uplink position. Connect the LAN cable to LAN port number 1. Plug the other end of the LAN cable into another hub, router, or switch.
NOTE
If you are not using the Uplink feature, position to “Normal.”
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