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Chapter 2
Installation
This Chapter covers the physical installation of the Broadband ADSL Router.
Requirements
Network cables. Use standard 10/100BaseT network (UTP) cables with RJ45 connectors.
TCP/IP protocol must be installed on all PCs.
For Internet Access, an Internet Access account with an ISP, and a DSL connection.
Procedure
Figure 4: Installation Diagram
1. Choose an Installation Site
Select a suitable place on the network to install the Broadband ADSL Router.
2. Connect LAN Cables
Use standard LAN cables to connect PCs to the Switching Hub ports on the Broadband
ADSL Router. Both 10BaseT and 100BaseT connections can be used simultaneously.
If required, connect any port to a normal port on another Hub, using a standard LAN cable.
Any LAN port on the Broadband ADSL Router will automatically function as an "Uplink"
port when required.
3. Connect ADSL Cable
Connect the supplied ADSL cable from to the ADSL port on the Broadband ADSL Router
(the RJ11 connector) to the ADSL terminator provided by your phone company.
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4. Power Up
Connect the supplied power adapter to the Broadband ADSL Router. Use only the power
adapter provided. Using a different one may cause hardware damage.
5. Check the LEDs
The Power LED should be ON.
The Status LED should flash, then turn Off. If it stays on or blinking after 60 seconds,
there is a hardware error.
For each LAN (PC) connection, one of the LAN LEDs should be ON (provided the PC is
also ON.)
The ADSL LED should be ON if ADSL line is connected.
The Internet LED may be OFF. After configuration, it should come ON.
For more information, refer to Front-mounted LEDs in Chapter 1.