These ports can auto-negotiate the operating speed to 10/100 Mbps, the mode to half/full duplex, and the pin signals to MDI/MDI-X, allowing these ports to be connected to any network device with straight- through cable. The ports can be connected directly to a computer or to a server equipped with an Ethernet network interface card, or to a networking device such as an Ethernet hub or switch.
•(1) RJ-45 WAN port for connection to an xDSL or cable modem. This port is fixed at 10 Mbps full- duplex and only supports MDI-X pin signals. Consequently, you will have to use either a straight- through or crossover cable, depending on the port type used with the modem.
| Figure 2-1. SpeedStream 2614 |
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Item | Description |
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Reset Button | Resets the power and restores the default factory settings. |
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LEDs | Power, WAN and LAN port status indicators. |
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LAN Ports | Fast Ethernet ports (RJ-45). Connect devices on your local area network to these ports |
| (such as a computer, hub or switch). |
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Printer Port | Parallel port (25-pins, D-type, female) to connect a shared printer. |
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WAN Port | WAN port (RJ-45) to connect your xDSL/cable modem or Ethernet router. |
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COM Port | Serial port (9-pins, D-type, male) to connect your ISDN TA or 56K analog modem. |
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Power Inlet | Connector for the included power adapter. |
| Caution: The included power adapter is DC 5V/2.4A. Using the wrong type of power |
| adapter may cause damage. |
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| Table 2-1. SpeedStream 2614 Components |
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