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Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless DSL Gateway User Manual
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Rear Panel
The rear panel of the Gateway contains eight ports (Ethernet [4], Line, Phone,
USB, and Power), as well as a Reset switch.
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Line Port
Used to connect the Gateway to a DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) connection.
Phone Port
Used to connect a telephone to the Gateway.
USB Port
Used to connect a computer to the Gateway via USB cable.
Ethernet Port
Used to connect computers to the Gateway via Ethernet cable. The Ethernet port
is a 10/100 Mbps auto-sensing ports, and either a straight-through or crossover
Ethernet cable can be used when connecting to the port.
Reset Switch
Depressing the reset switch for one or two seconds will power cycle (similar to
unplugging and then plugging in the Gateway’s power cord) the Gateway. To
restore the Gateway’s factory default settings, depress and hold the Reset Switch
for approximately 10 seconds. The reset process will start about 10 seconds after
releasing the Reset Switch.