Netopia R2121, User Reference Manual

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Making the Physical Connections 2-1
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This section tells you how to make the physical connections to your Netopia R2121 Dual Analog Router. This
section covers the following topics:
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“Find a location” on page 2-1
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“What you need” on page 2-1
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“Identify the connectors and attach the cables” on page 2-2
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“Netopia R2121 Dual Analog Router Status Lights” on page 2-6
Find a location
When choosing a location for the Netopia Router, consider:
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Available space and ease of installation
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Physical layout of the building and how to best use the physical space available in relation to connecting
your Netopia Router to the LAN
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Available wiring and jacks
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Distance from the point of installation to the next device (length of cable or wall wiring)
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Ease of access to the front of the unit for configuration and monitoring
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Ease of access to the back of the unit for checking and changing cables
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Cable length and network size limitations when expanding networks
For small networks, install the Netopia R2121 near one of the LANs. For large networks, you can install the
Netopia R2121 in a wiring closet or a central network administration site.
What you need
Locate all items that you need for the installation.
Included in your router package are:
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The Netopia R2121 with Dual Analog
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A power adapter and cord with a mini-DIN8 connector
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An RJ-45 Ethernet cable
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Two standard RJ-11 telephone cables
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A dual DE-9 and mini-DIN8 to DE-9 console cable (for a PC or a Macintosh)
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The Netopia CD containing the Smar tStar t Wizard, an Internet browser, Adobe® Acrobat® Reader for