Reference Guide for the Model RT311 and RT314 Internet Access Gateway Routers
Installing and Connecting the Router
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Connecting the Serial Cable (Optional)
In normal operation, you will not need a serial connection to the Manager port. This connection is
used:
•
to configure your router using the Manager interface if you cannot use Telnet, or
•
to restore the router to factory defaults if you have lost your Manager password.
To connect the serial cable:
1.
Plug one end of the 9-pin RS-232 cable into the MANAGER port.
2.
Plug the other end into a serial port (such as COM1 or COM2) of your PC.
Connecting the Power Adapter
To connect the router to the power adapter:
1.
Plug the connector of the power adapter into the 12 VDC adapter outlet on the rear
panel of the router.
2.
Plug the other end of the adapter into a standard wall outlet.
3.
Verify that the PWR LED on the router is lit.
Verifying Power
After connecting the power adapter to the router and a power source, the router powers on
automatically. Complete the following steps to verify that power is correctly applied to the router:
1.
When power is first applied, verify that the PWR LED is on.
2.
Verify that the TEST LED begins to blink within a few seconds.
3.
After approximately 30 seconds, verify that:
a.
The TEST LED is not lit.
b.
The LOCAL LNK/ACT LEDs are lit for any local ports that are connected.
c.
The INTERNET LNK/ACT LED is lit.
Note:
You must use a 9-pin to 25-pin adapter if your PC has only a 25-pin port
available.