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Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link
The Back Panel
Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link

The Back Panel

The Router's ports, where the cables are connected, and Reset button are located on the back panel.
USB The USB port connects your Router to your wired PC or other USB network devices.
INTERNET The 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 Powe r port is where you will connect the power adapter.
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.
Figure 3-1: The Router’s Back Panel