Chapter 2

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Installation

 

This Chapter covers the physical installation of the Broadband ADSL Router.

Requirements

Network cables. Use standard 10/100BaseT network (UTP) cables with RJ45 connectors.

TCP/IP protocol must be installed on all PCs.

For Internet Access, an Internet Access account with an ISP, and a DSL connection.

Procedure

Figure 4: Installation Diagram

1. Choose an Installation Site

Select a suitable place on the network to install the Broadband ADSL Router.

2. Connect LAN Cables

Use standard LAN cables to connect PCs to the Switching Hub ports on the Broadband ADSL Router. Both 10BaseT and 100BaseT connections can be used simultaneously.

If required, connect any port to a normal port on another Hub, using a standard LAN cable. Any LAN port on the Broadband ADSL Router will automatically function as an "Uplink" port when required.

3. Connect ADSL Cable

Connect the supplied ADSL cable from to the ADSL port on the Broadband ADSL Router (the RJ11 connector) to the ADSL terminator provided by your phone company.

Broadband ADSL Router User Guide

4. Power Up

Connect the supplied power adapter to the Broadband ADSL Router. Use only the power adapter provided. Using a different one may cause hardware damage.

5. Check the LEDs

The Power LED should be ON.

The Status LED should flash, then turn Off. If it stays on or blinking after 60 seconds, there is a hardware error.

For each LAN (PC) connection, one of the LAN LEDs should be ON (provided the PC is also ON.)

The ADSL LED should be ON if ADSL line is connected.

The Internet LED may be OFF. After configuration, it should come ON.

For more information, refer to Front-mounted LEDs in Chapter 1.

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TRENDnet BRM504 manual Installation, Requirements, Procedure

BRM504 specifications

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