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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

•

To set up your network, you will do the following:

•

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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