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Chapter 3: getting to know the router, The back panel – Linksys RTP300 User Manual

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Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports

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Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router
The Back Panel

Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router

The Back Panel

The Router’s ports and the Reset button are located on the back panel of the Router.

Internet

This Internet port connects to your cable or DSL modem.

Phone1

For your primary Internet phone line, the Phone1 port allows you to connect the Router to
your telephone (or fax machine) using an RJ-11 telephone cable (not included).

Phone2

If you have a second Internet phone line, the Phone2 port allows you to connect the Router
to your second telephone (or fax machine) using an RJ-11 telephone cable (not included).

Ethernet 1-4

These four Ethernet ports connect to network devices, such as PCs or more switches.

Reset Button

There are two ways to reset the Router's factory defaults. Either press the Reset Button for
five seconds, or restore the defaults from the Router's Web-based Utility.

Power

The Power port is where you will connect the power adapter.

Figure 3-1: Back Panel

NOTE: The Voice Factory
Default feature of the Router’s
Web-based Utility is protected
by a password available only
from your Internet phone
service provider. Contact your
provider for more information.

NOTE: The Internet port only
accepts a straight-through
cable. Do NOT connect a
crossover cable to the
Internet port.