Netopia 4541, 4542 manual Identify the connectors and attach the cables, Adsl port Ethernet port

2-2 User’s Reference Guide

You will need:

■A Windows 95 or 98–based PC or a Macintosh computer with Ethernet connectivity for configuring the Netopia 4541/4542. This may be built-in Ethernet or an add-on card, with TCP/IP installed and configured. See “Sharing the Connection” on page 3-1.

■An ADSL wall outlet wired for a connection to a Local Exchange Carrier (LEC) who supports Symmetric Digital Subscriber Line connections.

Identify the connectors and attach the cables

Identify the connectors and switches on the back panel and attach the necessary Netopia Router cables.

The figure below displays the back of the Netopia 4541/4542 ADSL Router.

Netopia 4541/4542 back panel

ADSL port Ethernet port

DSL	10/100	Console	Power
	Ethernet

Power port

Console port

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Port	Description
Power port	A mini-DIN8 power adapter cable connection.
Console port	A DB-9 console port for a direct serial connection to the console screens. You
	can use this if you are an experienced user. See “Connecting a console cable to
	your router” on page 5-3.
DSL port	An RJ-48 jack labeled DSL for your ADSL connection.
Ethernet port	An RJ-45 10/100Base-T Ethernet jack. You will use this to configure the Netopia
	4541/4542. For a new installation, use the Ethernet connection. Alternatively,
	you can use the console connection to run console-based management using a
	direct serial connection. You can either connect your computer directly the
	Ethernet port using a crossover cable, or connect both your computer and the
	Netopia 4541/4542 to an existing Ethernet hub on your LAN.

1.Connect the mini-DIN8 connector from the power adapter to the power port, and plug the other end into an electrical outlet.

2.Connect one end of the Category 5 cable to the DSL port, and the other end to your DSL wall outlet.