Making the Physical Connections 3-3

3.Connect one end of one of the RJ-45 cables to any of the Ethernet hub ports on the router, and the other end to the Ethernet port of your PC.

(If you are connecting the router to an existing Ethernet hub, use Ethernet port #1 on the router and set the crossover switch to the Uplink position.)

You should now have: the power adapter plugged in; the Ethernet cable connected between the router and your computer; and the Line cable connected between the router and your Internet modem.

Netopia R9100 Ethernet Router back panel ports

The following table describes all the Netopia R9100 Ethernet Router back panel ports.

Port

Description

 

 

 

 

Power port

A mini-DIN8 power adapter cable connection.

Line port

The dedicated Ethernet port for your connection to your Internet connection

 

device’s Ethernet port. Use Line 1, not Line 2.

 

 

Console port

A DB-9 console port for a direct serial connection to the console screens. You

 

can use this if you are an experienced user. See “Connecting a console cable to

 

your router” on page 6-3.

 

 

Auxiliary port

An HD-15 auxiliary port for attaching an external modem or the optional

 

AppleTalk kit.

 

 

Crossover switch

A crossover switch with Normal and Uplink positions. If you use Ethernet Port

 

#1 for a direct Ethernet connection between a computer and the router, set the

 

switch to the Normal position. If you are connecting the router to an Ethernet

 

hub, use Ethernet port #1 on the router and set the switch to the Uplink

 

position.

 

 

8-port Ethernet hub

Eight Ethernet jacks. You will use one of these to configure the Netopia R9100.

 

For a new installation, use the Ethernet connection. Alternatively, you can use

 

the console connection to run console-based management using a direct serial

 

connection. You can either connect your computer directly to any of the Ethernet

 

ports on the router, or connect both your computer and the router to an existing

 

Ethernet hub on your LAN.

 

 

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