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Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway
The Back Panel
Wireless-G ADSL Gateway
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway
The Back Panel
The Gateway’s ports, where a network cable is connected, are located on the back panel. The Gateway’s buttons
are also located on the back panel.
LINE
The
LINE
port connects to the ADSL line.
Ethernet (1-4)
The
Ethernet
ports connect to your computer and other network devices.
Power
The
Power
port is where you will connect the power adapter.
Reset Button
There are two ways to Reset the Gateway's factory defaults. Either press the
Reset Button
, for
approximately ten seconds, or restore the defaults from the Factory Defaults screen of the
Administration tab in the Gateway’s Web-Based Utility.
On/Off
This switch is used to turn the Gateway on or off.
With these, and many other, Linksys products, your networking options are limitless. Go to the Linksys
international website at www.linksys.com/international for more information about products that work with the
Gateway.
Important:
Resetting the Gateway to factory
defaults will erase all of your settings (WEP
Encryption, Wireless and LAN settings, etc.)
and replace them with the factory defaults. Do
not reset the Gateway if you want to retain
these settings.
Figure 3-1: Back Panel