The Router's Rear Panel; Connecting The Router; Preparing Wireless Connections - NETGEAR MR814 Reference Manual

Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router

The Router's Rear Panel

The rear panel of the Model MR814 Wireless Router
Figure 2-2. MR814 Rear Panel
Viewing right to left, the rear panel contains the following features:
• Wireless antenna
• Factory Default Reset push-button
• Internet Ethernet port for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem
• Four Ethernet LAN ports for connecting the router to the local computers
• AC power adapter outlet

Connecting the Router

Before using your router, you need to do the following:
• Prepare your wireless devices as described below.
• Connect your local Ethernet network to the LAN port(s) of the router (see
• 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 Installation Assistant to
help you through this procedure.

Preparing Wireless Connections

Rotate the antenna to a vertical position.
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