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Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless Cable Router User Manual
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Rear Panel
The rear panel of the Router contains four ports (Ethernet, USB, Cable/DSL, and
Power), as well as a Reset switch.
Power
Reset
Cable/DSL
Ethernet
Antenna
USB
Power Adapter
(from Power port
to power outlet)
USB Cable
(from USB port
to computer)
Ethernet Cable
(from Ethernet port
to computer)
Ethernet Cable
(from Cable/DSL port
to cable modem or
set top box)
Ethernet Port
The Ethernet port is used to connect a computer to the Router via Ethernet
cable. The Ethernet port is a 10/100 Mbps auto-sensing port, and either a
straight-through or crossover Ethernet cable can be used when connecting to the
port.
USB Port
The USB port is used to connect the Router to an computer via USB cable.
Cable/DSL Port
The Cable/DSL port is used to connect the Router to an Ethernet cable modem
or set top box.