The Router’s back panel (as shown in Figure 1-2) is where all of its connections
are made.
WAN
The WAN (Wide Area Network) Port is where you will con-
nect your cable modem with an Ethernet cable. Your modem
connection will not work from any other port.
Ports 1-4
These four LAN (Local Area Network) ports are where you
will connect networked devices, such as PCs, print servers,
and any other Ethernet devices you want to put on your net-
work. If Port 4 is being used, the Uplink Port will not work.
Uplink
The Uplink Port is where you can expand your network by
connecting to another switch or hub. Uplinking to another
switch or a hub is done by simply running a cable from the
Uplink Port to the other device. The Uplink Port is shared
with Port 4. If the Uplink port is being used, Port 4 will not
work.
Power
The Power Port is where you will connect the included AC
Power adapter.
Antenna Jacks The Antenna Jacks are where the included antennas are con-
nected.
Figure 1-2
The Wireless Access Point Router’s Ports
Dynamic IP Addresses
A dynamic IP address is automatically assigned to a device on the network,
such as PCs and print servers. These IP addresses are called “dynamic”
because they are only temporarily assigned to the PC or device. After a certain
time period, they expire and may change. If a PC logs on to the network (or the
Internet) and its dynamic IP address has expired, the DHCP server will assign
it a new dynamic IP address.
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Servers
DHCP frees you from having to assign IP addresses manually every time a new
user is added to your network. PCs and other network devices using dynamic
IP addressing are assigned a new IP address by a DHCP server. The PC or net-
work device obtaining an IP address is called the DHCP client. The Router’s
WAN port is, by default, set as a DHCP client.
5
4
Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch
Instant Wireless
TM
Series
