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Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network
Network Layout
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports
The Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports is compatible with all 802.11b and 802.11g adapters, such
as the Notebook Adapters (WPC54G, WPC11) for your laptop computers, PCI Adapter (WMP54G, WMP11) for your
desktop PC, and USB Adapter (WUSB54G, WUSB11) when you want to enjoy USB connectivity. The Broadband
Router will also communicate with the Wireless PrintServer (WPS54GU2, WPS11) and Wireless Ethernet Bridges
(WET54G, WET11).
When you wish to connect your wireless network with your wired network, you can use the Broadband Router’s
three LAN ports. To add more ports, any of the Broadband Router's LAN ports can be connected to any of
Linksys's switches (such as the EZXS55W or EZXS88W).
With these, and many other, Linksys products, your networking options are limitless. Go to the Linksys website at
www.linksys.com for more information about products that work with the Wireless-G Broadband Router with
2 Phone Ports.
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Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports
The Back Panel
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router
with 2 Phone Ports
The Back Panel
The Router’s ports and the Reset button are located on the back panel of the Router.
Internet
The
Internet
port is where you will connect your broadband Internet connection.
Phone1
For your primary babyTEL line, the
Phone1
port allows you to connect the Router to your
telephone (or fax machine) using an RJ-11 telephone cable.
Phone2
If you have a second babyTEL line, the
Phone2
port allows you to connect the Router to your
second telephone (or fax machine) using an RJ-11 telephone cable.
Ethernet 1-3
These three
Ethernet
ports connect to network devices, such as PCs, print servers, or
additional switches.
Reset Button
There are two ways to reset the Router's factory defaults. Either press the
Reset Button
, for
approximately five seconds, or restore the defaults from the Administration tab - Factory
Defaults in the Router's Web-based Utility. (
Note:
babyTEL does not allow the user to reset the router to its factory defaults. Contact babyTEL for help.)
Power
The
Power
port is where you will connect the power adapter.
Important:
If you reset the Broadband Router,
all of your settings, including Internet
connection, wireless, and security, will be
deleted and replaced with the factory defaults.
Do not reset the Broadband Router if you want
to retain these settings.
Figure 3-1: The Broadband Router’s Back Panel
broadband
: an always-on, fast Internet connection
port
: the connection point on a computer or networking
device used for plugging in cables or adapters
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Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports
The Front Panel
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports
The Front Panel
The Router’s LEDs, where information about network activity is displayed, are located on the front panel.
Power
Green. The
Power
LED lights up when the Router is powered on. The LED flashes while the
Router is booting up, running a system self-test, or upgrading its firmware.
WLAN
Green. The
WLAN
LED lights up whenever there is a successful wireless connection. If the LED
is flashing, the Router is actively sending or receiving data over the wireless network.
Ethernet 1-3
Green. The
Ethernet
LED serves two purposes. If the LED is solidly lit, the Router is connected
to a device through the corresponding port (Ethernet 1, 2, or 3). If the LED is flashing, the
Router is sending or receiving data over that port.
Phone 1-2
Green. The
Phone
LED serves two purposes. The LED is solidly lit when there is a registered
connection to babyTEL through the corresponding port (Phone1 or Phone2).
It is not lit when there is no registered connection. The LED flashes when the phone is being
used or an incoming call has been detected.
Internet
Green. The
Internet
LED lights up when the Router is connected to your cable or DSL modem.
If the LED is flashing, the Router is sending or receiving data over the Internet port.
Proceed to “Chapter 4: Connecting the Router.”
Figure 3-2: The Broadband Router’s Front Panel
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Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports
Overview
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports
Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with
2 Phone Ports
Overview
To begin installation of the Router, you will connect the Router to your PCs, telephone(s) or fax machine(s), and
cable or DSL modem. The following diagram illustrates a basic network setup with wired connections to one
desktop PC and telephone and a wireless connection to one notebook PC.
Figure 4-1: Router Connection Diagram
Telephone
Router
Cable/DSL Modem
Internet
Desktop PC
Notebook PC
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Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports
Connection Instructions
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports
Connection Instructions
1.
Before you begin, make sure that all of your hardware is powered off, including the Router, PCs, 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, or switch.
Repeat this step to connect more PCs or other network devices to the Router.
3.
If necessary, disconnect the RJ-11 telephone cable of your telephone from the telephone wall jack. Then
connect that end to the Router’s Phone1 port.
4.
If you have a second babyTEL phone line, repeat step 3 to connect a telephone or fax machine to the Router’s
Phone2 port.
5.
Connect your cable or DSL modem’s Ethernet cable to the Router’s Internet port.
6.
Power on the cable or DSL modem.
7.
Connect the included power adapter to the Router’s Power port, and then plug the power adapter into an
electrical outlet.
The Power LED on the front panel will light up as soon as the power adapter is connected properly.
8.
Power on your PC(s).
Proceed to “Chapter 5: Configuring the Router.”
Figure 4-2: Connect a PC
Figure 4-5: Connect the Power
Figure 4-3: Connect a Telephone
Figure 4-4: Connect the Cable/DSL Modem
NOTE:
Make sure your telephone is set to its tone setting (not pulse).

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