Netopia 4541 - Manual (Page 12)

2-2 User’s Reference Guide
You will need:
■ 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 .
■ An ADSL wall outlet wired for a connection to a Local Exchange Carrier (LEC) who suppor ts Symmetric
Digital Subscriber Line connections.
Identify the connectors and attach the cables
Identify the connectors and switches on the back panel and attach the necessar y 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 por t, and plug the other end into an
electrical outlet.
2. Connect one end of the Categor y 5 cable to the DSL por t, and the other end to your DSL wall outlet.
Port Description
Power por t A mini-DIN8 power adapter cable connection.
Console por t A DB-9 console por t 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 por t An RJ-48 jack labeled DSL for your ADSL connection.
Ethernet por t 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 por t 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 por t
Console por t
Power por t
ADSL por t
DSL
10/100
Ethernet