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User Guide for AIR-104/AIR-204
Network connections
Figure 2-1
AIR-104/204 allows your LAN to expand
The AIR-104/204 includes a built-in 4-port Ethernet repeater hub. Each of these four LAN
ports can directly connect to a PC to create an “instant network” of up to four PC’s. LAN
port 1 can be switched to
UPLINK
mode in order to connect to a network hub/switch,
which in turn connects many PC’s to create a larger network.
Figure 2-2
Uplink Switch
Connecting PC’s directly to the router
LAN ports 2,3, and 4 on the AIR-104/204 are dedicated to NORMAL mode usage - they
are intended to connect PC’s directly. Connect the Ethernet network interface
on your PC to LAN port 2,3, or 4. Use an RJ-45 to RJ-45 cable (not supplied) to make the
connection. LAN port 1 may also connect a PC directly. The switch that controls the mode
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