Chapter 5: Connecting The Router - Linksys WRVS4400N Manual

Chapter 5: Connecting the Router

Overview
To set up your network, you will do the following:
. • Connect the Router to one of your PCs according to the instructions in this chapter.
. • By default, Windows 98, 2000, Millennium, and XP computers are set to obtain an IP
address automatically, so unless you have changed the default setting, then you will not need to configure
your PCs. (If you do need to configure your PCs, refer to Windows Help for more information.)
. • Set up and configure the Router with the setting(s) provided by your Internet Service
Provider (ISP) according to "Chapter 6: Setting Up and Configuring the Router."
The installation technician from your ISP should have left the setup information with you after installing
your broadband connection. If not, you can call your ISP to request the information. Once you have the
setup information for your specific type of Internet connection, then you can begin installation and setup of
the Router.
1. 1. Before you begin, make sure that all of your hardware is powered off, including the
Router, PCs, hubs, switches, and cable or DSL modem.
2. Connect one end of an Ethernet network cable to one of the numbered ports on the back
of the Router. Connect the other end to an Ethernet port on a network device, e.g., a PC, print server, hub,
or switch.
Repeat this step to connect more PCs or other network devices to the Router.
2. 3. Connect your cable or DSL modem's Ethernet cable to the Router's Internet port.
3. 4. Power on the cable or DSL modem and the other network device if using one.
4. 5. Connect the included AC power cable to the Router's Power port on the side of the
Router, and then plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet.
The Power LED on the front panel will light up as soon as the power adapter is connected properly.
Ethernet Adapter