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Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router
The Router’s Ports
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router
The Router’s Ports
The Router’s ports and the Reset button are located on a side panel of the Router.
Internet
This
Internet
port connects to your cable or DSL modem.
Phone1
For your primary Internet telephone line, the
Phone1
port allows you to connect the Router to
your telephone (or fax machine) using an RJ-11 telephone cable (not included).
Phone2
For your secondary Internet telephone line, the
Phone2
port allows you to connect the Router
to your second telephone (or fax machine) using an RJ-11 telephone cable (not included).
Ethernet 1-4
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.
Power
The
Power
port is where you will connect the power adapter.
Figure 3-1: Back Panel
NOTE:
If you use the Reset button, the Router’s
settings—except for the Internet phone service
settings—will be reset to their factory defaults.
NOTE:
Depending on your Internet phone service provider’s policies, the Factory Defaults tab may be
protected by a password available only from your Internet phone service provider. For more
information, contact your Internet phone service provider.