Router mode connections, Figure 11: router mode connection – SMC Networks SMCWBR11S-N User Manual
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In its default Router Mode, the Mini Broadband Router forwards traffic
between an Internet connected cable or DSL modem, and wired or wireless
PCs or notebooks. The basic connections are illustrated in the figure below.
Figure 11: Router Mode Connection
To connect the Mini Broadband Router in Router Mode for use as an
Internet gateway, follow these steps:
1.
Connect an Ethernet cable from the Mini Broadband Router’s WAN port
to your Internet connected cable or DSL modem.
2.
Connect an Ethernet cable from the Mini Broadband Router’s LAN port
to your PC. Alternatively, you can connect to a workgroup switch to
support more wired users. The Mini Broadband Router can support up
to 253 wired and wireless users.
3.
Power on the Mini Broadband Router by connecting the AC power
adapter and plugging it into a power source.
C
AUTION
:
Use ONLY the power adapter supplied with the Mini Broadband
Router. Otherwise, the product may be damaged.
When you power on the Mini Broadband Router, verify that the Power
LED turns on and that the other LED indicators start functioning as
described under see
.
4.
Set up wireless devices by pressing the WPS button on the Mini
Broadband Router or by using the web interface. See
for more information on accessing the web
interface.
4.
Set up wireless
devices
Notebook PC
3.
Connect AC power
adapter to power source
2.
Connect LAN port
to PC
Cable/DSL Modem
1.
Connect WAN port to
cable/DSL modem
Internet