Chapter 3: Getting To Know The Router; The Back Panel; Figure 3-1: Back Panel - Linksys WRTP54G User Manual

Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router

The Back Panel

The Router's ports and the Reset button are located on the back panel of the Router.

Figure 3-1: Back Panel

Internet This Internet port connects to your cable or DSL modem.
Phone1 For your primary Internet phone line, the Phone1 port allows you to connect the Router to
your phone (or fax machine) using an RJ-11 phone cable (not included).
Phone2 If you have a second Internet phone line, the Phone2 port allows you to connect the
Router to your second phone (or fax machine) using an RJ-11 phone cable (not included).
Ethernet 1-4 These four Ethernet ports connect to network devices, such as PCs or more switches.
Reset Button There are two ways to reset the Router to its router factory defaults. Either press the Reset
Button for five seconds, or restore the defaults from the Router's Web-based Utility.
Power The Power port is where you will connect the power adapter.
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router
The Back Panel
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports
NOTE: The Internet port
only accepts a straight-
through cable. Do NOT
connect a crossover cable to
the Internet port.
NOTE: If you want to reset
the Router to its voice factory
default settings, then you will
need to use the Router's Web-
based Utility and obtain a user
name and password available
only from your Internet phone
service provider. Contact your
provider for more information.
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