AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100

Back Panel with Ports, Buttons, and Connector

The back panel of the modem router provides ports, buttons, and a DC power connector. The following figure shows only part of the back panel.

 

 

 

Ethernet

 

 

 

ADSL

 

Reset

 

port

 

LAN ports

button

 

 

Internet

Power

 

 

DC power

 

port

On/Off button

connector

Figure 3. Modem router back panel

Viewed from left to right, the back panel contains the following components:

ADSL port. One RJ-11 asynchronous DSL (ADSL) port for connecting the modem router to an ADSL line.

Internet port. One Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 WAN port to connect the modem router to a fiber or cable modem. This port is colored red.

Note: You can use either the ADSL port or the Gigabit Ethernet port for WAN connectivity.

Ethernet LAN ports. Two Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports to connect the modem router to LAN devices. These ports are colored yellow.

Power On/Off button. Press the Power On/Off button to provide power to the modem router.

Reset button. For information about using the Reset button, see Use the Reset Button on page 153.

DC power connector. Connect the power adapter that came in the product package to the DC power connector.

Hardware Overview of the Modem Router

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