Macsense Connectivity Hardware Installation, Connecting the XRouter Pro to Your Modem

Chapter 3 - EASY INSTALLATION

3.0EASY INSTALLATION

3.1Hardware Installation

Prior to connecting the XRouter Pro to LAN, please be certain that your cable or DSL service is active and operating correctly. If you are experi- encing difficulties with the cable or DSL service, please contact the service provider before continuing the installation process.

3.1.1 Connecting the XRouter Pro to Your Modem

After verifying that your cable or DSL service is functioning properly, con- nect the cable modem or DSL modem to the XRouter Pro by following the instructions below:

1.Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the computer that is currently connected to the DSL or cable modem if you have not done so.

2.Plug the RJ-45 connector from this cable into the WAN (Wide Area Network) port on the back panel of the XRouter Pro.

(See Figure 3.1-1)

3.Leave the other end of this Ethernet cable connected to the DSL modem or cable modem.

Figure 3.1-1

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