Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4
Connecting the Router to the Internet 2-5
December 2003
Note: Place the WGR614 v4 router in a location which conforms to the “Observe
Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines” on page 3-1. The stand provided with the
WGR614 v4 provides a convenient, space-saving way of installing the router. Avoid
stacking it on other electronic equipment.
Figure 2-2: Connect the cable or DSL Modem to the router
d. Connect the Ethernet cable which came with the router from a Local port on the router (B)
to your computer.
Figure 2-3: Connect the computers on your network to the router
Note: The WGR614 v4 router incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. Each LOCAL
Ethernet port will automatically sense if the cable should have a normal connection or an
uplink connection. This feature eliminates the need to worry about crossover cables
because Auto Uplink will make the right connection either type of cable.
Cable
orDSL modem
A
Cableor
DSLmodem
B