Westell Technologies 2100 manual Simultaneous Connection via 10/100 Base-T Ethernet and USB

User Guide WireSpeed Dual Connect NAT Router

5.4.3Router Installation via 10/100 Base-T Ethernet and USB (Simultaneous Installation)

The Dual Connect Router supports simultaneous use of 10/100 Base-T Ethernet and USB ports. The following instructions explain how to install your Router using both Ethernet and USB ports.

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1. Connect the power supply cord to the power connector marked 12V on the rear panel of the Router. Plug the other end of the power supply cord into a surge-protected AC wall socket.

2.Connect the DSL phone cable from the jack on the rear panel of the Router marked to the DSL-equipped telephone line jack on the wall. IMPORTANT: Do not use a DSL filter on this connection. You must use the phone cord that was provided with the Router kit.

3.Connect the Ethernet cable from the Ethernet jack markedon the rear panel of the Router to the Ethernet port on your computer.

4.Connect the USB cable from the USB connector marked on the rear panel of the Router to the USB port on the PC.

Congratulations! You have completed the simultaneous hardware (Ethernet and USB) installation for your Dual Connect NAT Router. Refer to your Internet service provider’s instructions for installing subscriber software and connecting to the Internet. You must now go to Section 6 to begin the USB software installation. (No software installation is required when using an Ethernet connection.)

NOTE: Figure 3 illustrates a USB connection from the Dual Connect Router to a laptop. However, you may connect the USB cable from the Dual Connect Router to any PC that has the minimum system requirements installed and supports USB connectivity.

Plug the USB jack into an available USB connector on the PC.

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Figure 3. Simultaneous Connection via 10/100 Base-T Ethernet and USB

030-300198 Rev. D 8 March 2003