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The Router’s Rear Panel, Connecting the Router, Connecting to your Local Ethernet Network - reset

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Reference Guide for the Model RP114 Web Safe Router The Router's Rear Panel The rear panel of the Model RP114 router is shown in Figure 2-2. Figure 2-2. RP114 Rear Panel The rear panel contains the following features: • 12 VDC power adapter outlet • Factory Default Reset pushbutton • Ground lug Connecting the Router Before using your router, you need to do the following: • Connect your local Ethernet network to the LAN port(s) of the router (described next). • Connect your cable or DSL modem to the WAN port of the router (see page 2-5). • Connect the power adapter (see page 2-5). Connecting to your Local Ethernet Network Your local network will attach to the router port or ports marked LAN. The LAN ports are capable of operation at either 10 Mbps (10BASE-T) or 100 Mbps (100BASE-Tx), depending on the Ethernet interface of the attached PC, hub, or switch. For any connection which will operate at 100 Mbps, you must use a Category 5 (CAT5) rated cable, such as the white Ethernet cable included with the router. 2-4 Setting Up the Hardware

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Reference Guide for the Model RP114 Web Safe Router
2-4
Setting Up the Hardware
The Router’s Rear Panel
The rear panel of the Model RP114 router is shown in
Figure 2-2
.
Figure 2-2.
RP114 Rear Panel
The rear panel contains the following features:
•
12 VDC power adapter outlet
•
Factory Default Reset pushbutton
•
Ground lug
Connecting the Router
Before using your router, you need to do the following:
•
Connect your local Ethernet network to the LAN port(s) of the router (described next).
•
Connect your cable or DSL modem to the WAN port of the router (see
page 2-5
).
•
Connect the power adapter (see
page 2-5
).
Connecting to your Local Ethernet Network
Your local network will attach to the router port or ports marked LAN. The LAN ports are capable
of operation at either 10 Mbps (10BASE-T) or 100 Mbps (100BASE-Tx), depending on the
Ethernet interface of the attached PC, hub, or switch. For any connection which will operate at 100
Mbps, you must use a Category 5 (CAT5) rated cable, such as the white Ethernet cable included
with the router.