Hardware Description

(i.e., allowing these ports to be connected to any network device with straight-through cable). These ports can be connected directly to a PC or to a server equipped with an Ethernet network interface card, or to a networking device such as an Ethernet hub or switch.

One RJ-45 port for connection to a DSL or cable modem (WAN). This port also auto-negotiates operating speed to 10/100 Mbps, the mode to half/full duplex, and the pin signals to MDI/MDI-X.

The following figure shows the components of the Router:

Figure 1. Front and Rear Panels

Item

Description

 

 

Reset

Use this button to reset the power and restore the default factory

Button

settings.

 

 

LEDs

Power, WAN and LAN port status indicators.

 

(See “LED Indicators” on page 1.)

 

 

LAN

Fast Ethernet ports (RJ-45). Connect devices (such as a PC, hub

Ports

or switch) on your local area network to these ports.

 

 

WAN

WAN port (RJ-45). Connect your cable modem, DSL modem, or an

Port

Ethernet router to this port.

 

 

Power

Connect the included power adapter to this inlet.

Inlet

Warning: Using the wrong type of power adapter may cause

 

 

damage.

 

 

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