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1.4
Typical Wireless-G Router Connection
Fig 1-4
below shows up to 4 PCs connections.
Computers or Notebooks with Ethernet
Network Cards.
ADSL Router
Computers or Notebooks with
Wireless PC cards or USB Clients.
Figure 1- 4 : 4 PCs Connection Diagram
To connect to more than 4 computers/notebooks, you may further expand one of the Ethernet
Ports via an Ethernet Hub/Switch. See
Fig 1-5
. For details on how to connect to the Ethernet
Switch/Hub, please refer to the documentation that comes with the unit.
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Computers or Notebooks with Ethernet Network
Cards, Ethernet Switches or Hubs
Computers or Notebooks with Wireless
PC cards or USB Clients.
Figure 1-5 : More than 4 PCs Connection
NOTE
: With the Auto MDI/MDIX feature, both cross and straight UTP cable can
be utilized.
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Chapter 2
- Connecting the ADSL Router to Your PC /
Notebook
WARNING !
Power off your Computer/Notebook or/and any connected devices before
connecting to the ADSL Router!
2.1
Connecting to the Ethernet
Connect your computer(s)/notebook(s) to the Wireless-G ADSL Router as illustrated. The
following illustration shows the connection of a single computer. See
Fig 1-6
.
Ethernet
Network Card
Back view of a
Computer
Ethernet
Network Cable
Back View of
ADSL Router
Ethernet Port
Figure 1-6 : Connecting to Ethernet
Do not be mistaken by an Ethernet Port and a Line Port.
Picture A
below illustrates an Ethernet
port, whilst
Picture B
shows a Line port.
B : LINE
A : ETHERNET
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2.2
Connecting to the ADSL Line
Fig 1-7
shows the connection of the ADSL Router to the ADSL Line.
Telephone
Wall Socket
Telephone Cable
Back View of
ADSL Router
Figure 1-7 : Connecting to the ADSL Line
Fig 1-8
shows the connection of the ADSL Router Line and Telephone set.
Telephone wall socket
POTS Splitter
Connect the
telephone set to the
jack labeled
TEL
or
PHONE
and the
telephone cable to
the jack labeled
LINE
.
Telephone Set
Telephone Cable
Back View of
ADSL Router
Figure 1-8 : Connection of ADSL Line & Telephone set
The POTS Splitter (with built-in Microfilter) is a device that allows you to connect both your
Telephone cable and Telephone Set to the same Telephone Wall Socket.
The device at the same
time helps to eliminate background noise on the telephone line, ensuring the best possible phone
performance.
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2.3
Checking Your Connections
NOTE
: Please check your connections before proceeding.
Ensure all connections are carefully plugged in as shown in
Fig 1-9.
Back view of
ADSL Router
To your
Telephone
Wall Socket
(ADSL Line)
To the Ethernet Port on your
Computer(s)/Notebook(s)
To your
Power Outlet
Figure 1-9 : Checking Connections
2.4
Connecting to the Power Outlet
See
Fig 1-10
for connection to the power outlet.
Connect the other end of
the Power Adapter to the
Power
Back View of the
ADSL Router
Figure 1-10 : Connecting Power Outlet
2.5
Powering ON
a)
Power ON the Power Outlet that is connected to your ADSL Router.
b) Power ON your Computer(s)/Notebook(s).
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