Linksys BEFSR41W Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Cable/DSL Wireless-Ready Router

Chapter 2: Getting to Know the
Cable/DSL Wireless-Ready Router
The Cable/DSL Wireless-Ready Router’s Rear Panel
The back panel of the Router is where all of the Router’s connections are made.
WAN The WAN (Wide Area Network) Port is where you
will connect your cable or DSLmodem.
Ports 1-4 These four LAN (Local Area Network) ports are
where you will connect networked devices, such as
PCs, print servers, and any other Ethernet devices
you want to put on your network. These ports will
auto-detect the use of crossover or straight RJ-45
cables.
Power The Power Port is where you will connect the
included ACPower adapter.
PCMCIA Slot This is where you can connect the optional wireless
PC card (not included) for wireless features.
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Package Contents
• One Linksys EtherFast®Cable/DSL Wireless-Ready Router with 4-Port
Switch (1)
• One Power Adapter (2)
• One TechHelper CD-ROM (3)
• One User Guide (4)
• Quick Installation (not shown)
• One Registration Card (not shown)
Minimum Requirements
• Network Adapter with Ethernet (UTP CAT 5) Cabling and TCP/IP Protocol
Installed per PC
• Internet Explorer 4.0 or Netscape Navigator 4.7 or Higher for Web-Based
Configuration
• Cable or DSL Modem with Ethernet Connection and Internet Access
• CD-ROM Drive
• WPC11 for Wireless Connection (sold separately)
Figure 1-1
Instant BroadbandTM Series EtherFast® Cable/DSL Wireless-Ready Router with 4-Port Switch