Changing lan or wan interfaces, Selecting mdi or mdi-x lan interface – Black Box LR5100A-T User Manual

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Servicing Information

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To Clear a “Lost” Password

1)

Remove power from the bridge/router.

2)

Remove the screw securing the LAN / Console module to the rear of the

bridge/router. Be sure to grip the module only by the flange at the bottom of the

metal panel.

3)

Unplug the LAN / Console module approximately 1/2 inch from the

bridge/router. Be sure to grip the module only by the flange at the bottom of the

metal panel. The module only needs to be removed slightly to disconnect the

module from the internal main board.

WARNING:

Because of the close proximity of the AC power from the power

coupler, do not insert anything into the LAN / Console opening while

the bridge/router is powered up.

4)

Reattach the power to the bridge/router and wait for the power-up diagnostics to

finish. The Power LED will turn green.

5)

Remove power from the bridge/router.

6)

Re-install the LAN / Console module and secure it with the screw.

7)

Power up the bridge/router.

8)

Log into the bridge/router using the default password “BRIDGE” and change the

password as desired.

Changing LAN or WAN Interfaces

1)

Remove power from the bridge/router.

2)

Remove the screw securing the interface module to the rear of the bridge/router.

3)

Remove the interface module from the bridge/router. Be sure to grip the module

only by the flange at the bottom of the metal panel.

4)

Install the new interface module and secure it with the screw.

5)

Power up the bridge/router.

Important: there must be a module in slot 1 (left side module position when viewed from

the rear of the unit) before a module in slot 2 (center position) will operate.

For this model, if a LAN 2 module is installed it must go in slot 1. Note in
addition that installing a LAN 2 module will clear the IP address of LAN 1. After
installing a LAN 2 module, the IP address for both LANs must be entered.

Selecting MDI or MDI-X LAN Interface

For most LANs, where a number of devices are connected via a hub, this router will be

connected via the LAN cable to the MDI port. However, in locations where a single

workstation is to be connector to the router, the cable from the workstation should be

plugged into the MDI-X port. This eliminates the need for a hub at a remote site that has

only one LAN device.

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