Connecting Nodes to the Analog Router
The Analog Router can be connected to either 10Mbps
or 100Mbps PCs, workstations, file servers, print
servers, or other hardware. When powered up, each of
the router’s 10/100 ports will automatically adjust to
the proper speed, as determined by the speed of the
hardware or node connected to the port.
Connect each of your PCs, workstations, file servers,
print servers, or other network nodes to the Analog
Router one by one. Each node should be connected to
the Ethernet connections on the router with a straight-
through, RJ-45, Category 5 cable. Each cable should
be less than 100 meters (328 feet), in length. Ready-
to-use network cables of various lengths can be pur-
chased at most computer stores. If you wish to crimp
your own cabling for custom sites or lengths, see the
appendix for cabling specifications.
When connecting a PC to the Analog Router, either
the computer or the router must be powered OFF. If
both the computer and the router are turned on while
the connection is completed, the network may act
erratically. If this happens, reset the router by turning
it off and then back on again.
If the 4-Port Analog Router’s uplink switch next to the
last port is enabled (if the button is pushed in), then
the port on the router closest to the AC adapter jack is
set to be connected to another hub or switch. If you’d
like to use the port to connect a workstation, simply
release the uplink button.
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