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4 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router
Router Label
The label on the back of the wireless router shows the router’s MAC address, serial number,
security PIN, and factory default login information.
The ports on the router are color-coded to distinguish your Internet port from the other four ports
that connect to the wired computer(s) on your LAN.
Positioning Your Wireless Router
The wireless router lets you access your network from virtually anywhere within the operating
range of your wireless network. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless
connection can vary significantly depending on the physical placement of your router. For
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1. Factory Default Restore setting. Press Restore for approximately
5 seconds to reset the router to the factory default settings.
2. Four Local Area Network (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for
connecting the router to your local computers.
3. Internet/Wide Area Network (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting
the router to a cable or DSL modem.
4. AC power adapter outlet for connecting the power adapter.