The Router's Rear Panel; Connecting The Router; Figure 2-2. Rp614 Rear Panel - NETGEAR RP614 Reference Manual

Reference Manual for the Model RP614 Web Safe Router

The Router's Rear Panel

The rear panel of the Model RP614 router
Figure 2-2. RP614 Rear Panel
The rear panel contains the following features:
• AC power adapter outlet
• Factory Default Reset pushbutton
• Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem
• Four Local (LAN) Ethernet ports for connecting the router to the local PCs

Connecting the Router

Before using your router, you need to do the following:
• Connect your local Ethernet network to the Local port(s) of the router (described next).
• Connect your cable or DSL modem to the Internet port of the router (see
• Connect the power adapter (see
Note: The Resource CD included with your router contains an animated Connection Guide to help
you through this procedure.
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(Figure 2-2) contains port connections.
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Setting Up the Hardware