Macsense Connectivity user manual Connecting Computers to the XRouter Pro

Chapter 3 - EASY INSTALLATION

3.1.2 Connecting Computers to the XRouter Pro

When you complete connecting the XRouter Pro to your DSL or cable modem, now you may connect the Macintosh or PC computers in your local area network to the XRouter Pro. Two methods can be implemented for the connection: (1) plugging computers directly into the XRouter Pro, and (2) connecting the XRouter Pro to your LAN hub.

Connect Computers Directly to the XRouter Pro

NOTE: You will need an Ethernet cable for each additional computer con- necting to the XRouter Pro.

1.Plug one RJ-45 connector (of a standard twisted-pair Ethernet cable) to the Ethernet port on your computer.

2.Plug the other end of this cable to one of the XRouter Pro’s four LAN ports (located on the left side of the XRouter Pro’s rear panel. Refer to Figure 3.1.1)

3.Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each computer you wish to provide Internet access to until all four XRouter Pro LAN ports are filled.

NOTE: To connect more than four computers to the XRouter Pro, simply plug additional computers into a network hub and plug this hub into the XRouter Pro’s uplink port. Read below for further instructions.

Switch to left for crossover mode

Switch to right for normal mode

Figure 3.1.2

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