3 quick start guide, 1 part 1 — connecting the hardware, 1 connect an adsl or a cable modem – Asus SL1200 User Manual

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Chapter 3 - Quick Start Guide

ASUS SL1200

3 Quick Start Guide

This chapter provides the basic instructions for connecting the ASUS

SL1200 to a computer or a LAN and to the Internet.

• Part 1 provides instructions to set up the hardware.
• Part 2 describes how to configure Internet properties on your

computer(s).

• Part 3 shows you how to configure basic settings on the Internet

Security Router to get your LAN connected to the Internet.

This chapter assumes that you have already established

ADSL or cable modem service with your Internet service

provider (ISP). The instructions in this chapter provide a

basic configuration that should be compatible with your

home or small office network setup. Refer to the subsequent

chapters for additional configuration instructions.

3.1 Part 1 — Connecting the Hardware

This section gives you instructions on connecting the device to an ADSL

or a cable modem (which in turn is connected to a phone jack or a cable

outlet), the power outlet, and your computer or network.

Before you begin, turn the power off for all devices.

These include your computer(s), your LAN hub/switch (if

applicable), and the Internet Security Router.

3.1.1 Connect an ADSL or a cable modem

To connect the router

Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the port labeled WAN on the

rear panel of the device. Connect the other end to the Ethernet port on the

ADSL or cable modem.

3.1.2 Connect computers or a LAN

If your LAN has less than four computers, you can use an Ethernet cable

to connect computers directly to the built-in switch on the device. You

should attach one end of the Ethernet cable to any of the port labeled

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