Chapter 3: Getting To Know The Router; The Back Panel; Figure 3-1: Back Panel - Linksys RT31P2-NA User Manual

Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports

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.
Internet This Internet port connects to your cable or DSL modem.
Phone1 For your primary telephone line, the Phone1 port allows you to connect the Router to your
telephone (or fax machine) using an RJ-11 telephone cable (not included).
Phone2 For your secondary telephone line, the Phone2 port allows you to connect the Router to your
second telephone (or fax machine) using an RJ-11 telephone cable (not included).
Ethernet 1-3 These three Ethernet ports connect to network devices, such as PCs, print servers, or
additional switches.
Reset Button There are two ways to reset the Router's factory defaults. Either press the Reset Button, for
approximately five seconds, or restore the defaults from the Administration tab - Factory
Defaults in the Router's Web-based Utility.
NOTE: Depending on your Internet phone service provider's policies, the Factory Defaults tab may be
protected by a password available only from your Internet phone service provider. For more
information, contact your Internet phone service provider.
Power The Power port is where you will connect the power adapter.
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router
The Back Panel

Figure 3-1: Back Panel

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