Motorola HH1620, User Manual

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Overview
Sample Home Network Diagram
Your wireless router serves as the centerpiece of your network, allowing you to share files,
printers, and the Internet connection. A sample home network is shown below:
The Internet communicates with the modem, which in turn communicates with the router.
The router acts as the gateway to your network; it sends devices information such as
requests for Internet access, file sharing, or multiplayer games. The router controls the
information for your network, intelligently routing the information to its required destination
while at the same time protecting your network from the public domain.
Router Physical Description
The following sections describe the physical characteristics of your router.
For instructions on installing your router, see Section 2: Installation.
Back of Router
The following illustration shows the HH1620 back panel:
WARNING!
Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with
the HH1620 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
HH1620 Wireless VoIP Gateway
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