Figure 2-2. Connecting the SpeedStream 2614
Caution
Do not plug a phone jack connector into any RJ-45 port. This may damage the SpeedStream 2614. Instead, use only twisted-pair cables with RJ-45 connectors that conform to FCC standards.
The four LAN ports on the SpeedStream 2614 can auto-negotiate the connection speed to 10 Mbps Ethernet or 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet, and can negotiate the transmission mode to half-duplex or full- duplex. The LAN ports also support auto-configuration for pin signals (auto-MDI/MDI-X), allowing you to use straight-through cable to connect the SpeedStream 2614 to any network device. (See Appendix B, “Cables” for details on wiring.)
Use twisted-pair cable to connect any of the four LAN ports on the SpeedStream 2614 to an Ethernet adapter on your computer. You can also cascade any of the LAN ports on the SpeedStream 2614 to an Ethernet hub or switch, and then connect your computer or other network equipment to the hub or switch. When inserting an RJ-45 plug, be sure the tab on the plug clicks into position to ensure proper seating.
Note:
Make sure each twisted-pair cable does not exceed 100 meters (328 feet).
3.Connect the WAN. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the SpeedStream 2614 to a cable or xDSL modem or Ethernet router; or use a serial cable to connect the SpeedStream 2614 to an ISDN TA or PSTN modem.
Figure 2-3. WAN Connections
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