Connecting to Your Local Area Network 4-3

Connecting to an Ethernet network

The Netopia R5000 Series supports Ethernet connections through its eight Ethernet ports. The router automatically detects which Ethernet port is in use.

You can connect 10Base-T or 10/100 Ethernet devices to the Netopia R5000 Series Router.

10Base-T

You can connect a standard 10Base-T Ethernet network to the Netopia R5000 Series Router using any of its available Ethernet ports.

Netopia R5200/5300 back panel

Line port

8

Ethernet

1

 

Line 2

Auxiliary

Console

Line 1

Power

Normal

1

Uplink

 

 

 

 

 

 

Crossover

 

switch

Auxiliary port

 

8 port Ethernet hub

The Netopia R5000 Series in a 10Base-T network

To connect your 10Base-T network to the Netopia R5000 Series through an Ethernet port, use a 10Base-T cable with RJ-45 connectors.

If you have more than eight devices to connect, you can attach additional devices using another 10Base-T hub.

Power port

Console port

8

 

Ethernet

1

 

 

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Netopia R5100, R5300, R5200 Connecting to an Ethernet network, 10Base-T, Crossover Switch Auxiliary port Port Ethernet hub