Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports

Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router

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 1-4

These four Ethernet ports connect to network devices, such as PCs, print servers, or

 

additional switches.

Reset Button

There are two ways to reset the Router to its factory default settings. Either press the Reset

 

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

 

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

Power

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

Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router

IMPORTANT: If you reset the Router, all of your settings, including Internet connection, Internet phone service, and security settings, will be deleted and replaced with the factory defaults. Do not reset the Router if you want to retain these settings.

(If you have an active Internet phone service account and reset the Router, then the Router will automatically download its Internet phone service settings once it is connected to the Internet again.)

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The Back Panel

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