Reference Guide for the Model RP114 Web Safe Router
2-4 Setting Up the Hardware
The Router’s Rear Panel
The rear panelof the ModelRP114 router is shown in Figure 2-2.
Figure 2-2. RP114Rear Panel
The rear panelcontains the following features:
• 12 VDC power adapter outlet
• FactoryDefault Reset pushbutton
• Ground lug
Connecting the Router
Before usingyour router, you need to do the following:
• Connectyour localEthernet network to the LAN port(s) of the router (described next).
• Connect your cableor DSL modem to the WAN port of the router (see page 2-5).
• Connectthe power adapter (see page 2-5).

Connecting to your Local Ethernet Network

Yourlocal network will attach to the router port or portsm arkedLAN. The LAN ports are capable
of operationat either 10 Mbps (10BASE-T) or 100 Mbps (100BASE-Tx), depending on the
Ethernetinterface of the attached PC, hub, or switch. For any connection which will operateat 100
Mbps, you must use a Category 5 (CAT5)rated cable, such as the white Ethernet cable included
with the router.