Mount the router to a pole or another surface
You can use an off-the-shelf 100 mm VESA standard mount to secure the router to a
pole or another surface. The bottom panel of the router provides four mount holes that
are VESA-compliant.
Step 5: Connect the router to a modem
The following procedure describes how to connect the router to a modem such as a
DSL or cable modem that provides Internet connectivity. The router’s RJ-45 WAN port
(the yellow port) supports Auto Uplink technology, which allows you to attach devices
using either straight-through or crossover cables. Use a Category 5 (Cat 5), Cat 5e, or
Cat 6 cable that is terminated with an RJ-45 connector.
Note:
Instead of a modem, you can also use an existing LAN that provides Internet
connectivity. In that case, connect the cable from the LAN to the yellow Internet WAN
port on the router. For more information, see the user manual, which you can download
by visiting netgear.com/support/download/.
To connect a modem to the router’s RJ-45 WAN port:
1. Unplug the modem’s power, leaving the modem connected to the wall jack for your
Internet service.
If the modem uses a battery backup, remove the battery.
2. Connect the modem to the RJ-45 WAN port on the router.
Ethernet specifications limit the cable length between the router and the Internet
modem to 328 feet (100 meters).
3. Verify that the cable is installed correctly.
4. If the modem uses a battery backup, put the battery back in the modem.
5. Plug in and turn on the modem.
Step 6: Connect devices to the router
The following procedure describes how to connect devices such as a switch, WiFi access
point, and computer to the router’s RJ-45 ports. The router supports Auto Uplink
technology, which allows you to attach devices using either straight-through or crossover
cables. Use a Category 5 (Cat 5), Cat 5e, or Cat 6 cable that is terminated with an RJ-45
connector.
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