ADSL Router User's Reference Guide

2-2 User’s Reference Guide

You will need:

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A Windows 95 or 98–based PC or a Macintosh computer with Ethernet connectivity for conﬁguring the

Netopia 4541/4542. This may be built-in Ethernet or an add-on card, with TCP/IP installed and conﬁgured.

See “Sharing the Connection” on page 3-1.

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An ADSL wall outlet wired for a connection to a Local Exchange Carrier (LEC) who supports Symmetric

Digital Subscriber Line connections.

Identify the connectors and attach the cables

Identify the connectors and switches on the back panel and attach the necessary Netopia Router cables.

The ﬁgure below displays the back of the Netopia 4541/4542 ADSL Router.

Netopia 4541/4542 back panel

1. Connect the mini-DIN8 connector from the power adapter to the power port, and plug the other end into an

electrical outlet.

2. Connect one end of the Category 5 cable to the DSL port, and the other end to your DSL wall outlet.

Port Description

Power port A mini-DIN8 power adapter cable connection.

Console port A DB-9 console port for a direct serial connection to the console screens. You

can use this if you are an experienced user. See “Connecting a console cable to

your router” on page 5-3.

DSL port An RJ-48 jack labeled DSL for your ADSL connection.

Ethernet port An RJ-45 10/100Base-T Ethernet jack. You will use this to conﬁgure the Netopia

4541/4542. For a new installation, use the Ethernet connection. Alternatively,

you can use the console connection to run console-based management using a

direct serial connection. You can either connect your computer directly the

Ethernet port using a crossover cable, or connect both your computer and the

Netopia 4541/4542 to an existing Ethernet hub on your LAN.

Console Power

Ethernet port

Console port

Power port

ADSL port

DSL

10/100

Ethernet