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6211-A2-GB21-30 August 2005 2-1
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Hardware Installation and
PC Setup
Overview
This chapter provides basic instructions for connecting the router to a computer or
a LAN and to the Internet using DSL. The first part provides instructions to set up
the hardware, and the second part describes how to prepare your PC for use with
the router.
It is assumed that you have already subscribed to DSL service with your Internet
service provider (ISP).
Connecting the Hardware
Caution
Shut down your PC and any other equipment before connecting it to the
router.
To connect your router:
Procedure
1. Connect your ADSL line to the port labeled LINE on the rear panel of the
device.
2. For routers with a phone port (model numbers of the form 6211-I1-x0x),
optionally connect your telephone to the port labeled PHONE.
3. Connect your PC or a LAN:
— Use the supplied Ethernet cable to connect your PC directly to the router.
Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the port labeled LAN on the
router and connect the other end to the Ethernet port of your computer.
— Alternatively, use the supplied USB cable to connect your PC directly to
the router. Connect one end of the USB cable to the port labeled USB on
the router and connect the other end to a free USB port on your PC. Install
the USB drivers as described in the user’s guide on the CD.