Netopia R9100, User Reference Manual

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Making the Physical Connections 3-3
3. Connect one end of one of the RJ-45 cables to any of the Ethernet hub por ts on the router, and the other
end to the Ethernet por t of your PC.
(If you are connecting the router to an existing Ethernet hub, use Ethernet por t #1 on the router and set the
crossover switch to the
Uplink position.)
You should now have: the power adapter plugged in; the Ethernet cable connected between the router and
your computer; and the Line cable connected between the router and your Internet modem.
Netopia R9100 Ethernet Router back panel ports
The following table describes all the Netopia R9100 Ethernet Router back panel por ts.
Port Description
Power por t A mini-DIN8 power adapter cable connection.
Line por t The dedicated Ethernet por t for your connection to your Internet connection
device’s Ethernet por t. Use Line 1, not Line 2.
Console por t A DB-9 console por t for a direct serial connection to the console screens. You
can use this if you are an experienced user. See
“Connecting a console cable to
your router” on page 6-3 .
Auxiliar y por t An HD-15 auxiliar y por t for attaching an external modem or the optional
AppleTalk kit.
Crossover switch A crossover switch with Normal and Uplink positions. If you use Ethernet Por t
#1 for a direct Ethernet connection between a computer and the router, set the
switch to the
Normal position. If you are connecting the router to an Ethernet
hub, use Ethernet por t #1 on the router and set the switch to the Uplink
position.
8-por t Ethernet hub Eight Ethernet jacks. You will use one of these to configure the Netopia R9100.
For a new installation, use the Ethernet connection. Alternatively, you can use
the console connection to run console-based management using a direct serial
connection. You can either connect your computer directly to any of the Ethernet
por ts on the router, or connect both your computer and the router to an existing
Ethernet hub on your LAN.