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The Back Panel
Getting to Know the Router
The Back Panel
The Router’s ports and Reset button are located on the back panel of the Router.
Back of Router
Port/Button
Description
Reset Button
The Reset button can be used in one of two ways:
If the Router is having problems connecting to the Internet,
press the Reset button for just a second with a paper clip or a
pencil tip. This is similar to pressing the Reset button on your
PC to reboot it.
If you are experiencing extreme problems with the Router
and have tried all other troubleshooting measures, press and
hold in the Reset button for 10 seconds. This will restore the
factory defaults and clear all of the Router’s settings, such as
port forwarding or a new password.
Internet Port
The INTERNET port connects to a cable or DSL modem.
Port 1-4 (ETHERNET)
The four ETHERNET ports connect to network devices, such
as PCs, print servers, or additional switches.
POWER
The POWER port is where you will connect the included AC
power cable.
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Antennas and Positions
Getting to Know the Router
Antennas and Positions
The Access Point can be placed in three different positions. It can be either stackable,
standalone, or wall-mount.
Standalone Mount
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Antennas and Positions
Getting to Know the Router
With Mounting Feet
The Access Point has three non-detachable 1.8dBi omni-directional antennas. The three
antennas have a base that can rotate 90 degrees when in the standing position. The three
antennas will all be used to support 2X3 MIMO diversity in wireless-N mode.
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Overview
Connecting the Router
Connecting the Router
Overview
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To set up your network, you will do the following:
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Connect the Router to one of your PCs according to the instructions in this chapter.
•
By default, Windows 98, 2000, Millennium, and XP computers are set to obtain an IP
address automatically, so unless you have changed the default setting, then you will not
need to configure your PCs. (If you do need to configure your PCs, refer to Windows
Help for more information.)
•
Set up and configure the Router with the setting(s) provided by your Internet Service
Provider (ISP) according to
Chapter 6, "Setting Up and Configuring the Router"
.
The installation technician from your ISP should have left the setup information with you after
installing your broadband connection. If not, you can call your ISP to request the information.
Once you have the setup information for your specific type of Internet connection, then you
can begin installation and setup of the Router.
Notebook with
Ethernet Adapter
PC with Ethernet
Adapter
Cable or DSL
Modem
Wireless-N Gigabit
Security Router
Internet
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Connection Instructions
Connecting the Router
Connection Instructions
1.
Before you begin, make sure that all of your hardware is powered off, including the Router,
PCs, hubs, switches, and cable or DSL modem.
2.
Connect one end of an Ethernet network cable to one of the numbered ports on the back of
the Router. Connect the other end to an Ethernet port on a network device, e.g., a PC, print
server, hub, or switch.
3.
Repeat this step to connect more PCs or other network devices to the Router.
4.
Connect your cable or DSL modem’s Ethernet cable to the Router’s Internet port.
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