Cisco Systems BEFSR41 manual Connection Instructions

EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch

Notebook with

Ethernet Adapter

Cable or DSL

Modem

Router

PC with Ethernet Adapter

Figure 4-1: Example of a Typical Network

Connection Instructions

1.Make sure that all network devices are powered off, including the Router, PCs, switches, cable or DSL modem, and peripherals.

2.Connect one end of an Ethernet network cable to one of the numbered ports on the back of the Router. Connect the other end to an Ethernet port on a network device, e.g., a PC, print server, or switch.

Repeat this step to connect more PCs or other network devices to the Router.

3.Connect your cable or DSL modem’s Ethernet cable to the Router’s Internet port.

4.Power on the cable or DSL modem.

5.Connect the included power adapter to the Router’s Power port and then plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. The Power LED on the Router’s front panel will light up as soon as the power adapter is connected properly.

6.Power on your PC(s).

Proceed to “Chapter 5: Configuring the Router.”

Chapter 4: Connecting the Router

Figure 4-2: Connect a PC

Figure 4-3: Connect the Cable/DSL Modem

Figure 4-4: Connect the Power

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Connection Instructions