Wireless-N Home Router

Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N Home Router

The Back Panel

The Router's ports, where the cables are connected, and Reset button are located on the back panel.

INTERNETThe Internet port is where you will connect your broadband modem.

ETHERNET 1, 2, 3, 4 These ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the Router to your wired PCs and other Ethernet network

 

devices.

Reset Button

There are two ways to reset the Router's factory defaults. Either press the Reset button,

 

for approximately five seconds, or restore the defaults from the Administration - Factory

 

Defaults tab of the Router's Web-based Utility.

Power

The Power port is where you will connect the power adapter.

Figure 3-1: The Router’s Back Panel

IMPORTANT: Resetting the Router will erase all of your settings (Internet connection, wireless security, and other settings) and replace them with the factory defaults. Do not reset the Router if you want to retain these settings.

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Linksys WRT150N manual Getting to Know the Wireless-N Home Router, Back Panel