Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports

The Back Panel

The Router’s ports and the Reset button are located on the back panel of the Router.

 

Figure 3-1: Back Panel

Internet

This Internet port connects to your cable or DSL modem.

Phone1

For your primary Internet phone line, the Phone1 port allows you to connect the Router to

 

your telephone (or fax machine) using an RJ-11 telephone cable (not included).

Phone2

If you have a second Internet phone line, the Phone2 port allows you to connect the

 

Router to your second telephone (or fax machine) using an RJ-11 telephone cable (not

 

included).

Ethernet 1-3

These three Ethernet ports connect to network devices, such as PCs or more switches.

Reset Button

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

 

five seconds, or restore the defaults from the Router's Web-based Utility.

NOTE: The Factory Default feature of the Router’s Web- based Utility is protected by a password available only from Internet phone service provider. Contact your provider for more information.

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Linksys WRT54GP2 manual Back Panel, Phone2