The Back of the Router
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The back of the router has the following port connections:
1. Power adapter port
2. Four local Ethernet ports for connecting the local computers
3. Internet port for connecting to a cable or ADSL modem
4. Factory default reset button
5. Wireless antenna
What You Need Before You Begin
Prepare the following before you set up your router:
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Internet service.
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The configuration information your Internet Service Provider (ISP) gave you. Depending on
how your Internet account was set up, your may need one or more of these settings for the
router to access the Internet:
— Host and Domain Names
— Internet Login Name and Password (frequently an email address and password)
— Domain Name Server (DNS) Addresses
Connecting the Router to the Internet
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