Hardware description 5 – SMC Networks Barricade SMC2804WBR38 User Manual

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Hardware Description

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(i.e., allowing these ports to be connected to any network
device with straight-through cable). These ports can be
connected directly to a PC or to a server equipped with an
Ethernet network interface card, or to a networking device
such as an Ethernet hub or switch.

One RJ-45 port for connection to a DSL or cable modem
(WAN). This port also auto-negotiates operating speed to
10/100 Mbps, the mode to half/full duplex, and the pin signals
to MDI/MDI-X.

The following figure shows the components of the Router:

Figure 1. Front and Rear Panels

Item

Description

Reset
Button

Use this button to reset the power and restore the default factory
settings.

LEDs

Power, WAN and LAN port status indicators.
(See “LED Indicators” on page 1.)

LAN
Ports

Fast Ethernet ports (RJ-45). Connect devices (such as a PC, hub
or switch) on your local area network to these ports.

WAN
Port

WAN port (RJ-45). Connect your cable modem, DSL modem, or an
Ethernet router to this port.

Power
Inlet

Connect the included power adapter to this inlet.

Warning: Using the wrong type of power adapter may cause
damage.

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