Wireless-G Broadband Router 11Instant Wireless® Series103. Connect a different Ethernet networkcable from your cable or DSL modemto the Internet port on the Router’s rearpanel. This is the only port that willwork for your modem connection. 4. Power on the cable or DSL modem. 5. Connect the power adapter to theRouter’s Power port, and then plug thepower adapter into a power outlet. • The Power LED on the front panel will light up green as soon as the poweradapter is connected properly.• The Diag LED will light up red for a few seconds. It will turn off when theself-test is complete. If this LED stays on for one minute or longer, see“Appendix A: Troubleshooting.”6. Power on one of your PCs.Note: You should always plugthe Router’s power adapter intoa power strip with surge pro-tection.Figure 3-2Figure 3-3Have you checked that the Link/Act LEDs for all your LAN con-nections and the Link LED for your Internet connection light up? If all of your Link LEDs are not lighting up, make sure that all yourcables are securely plugged in, and that all of your hardware is pow-ered on properly. Verify that the modem is plugged into the Internetport on the Router.Chapter 3: Connect the Router The Router’s setup consists of more than simply plugging hardware together.You will have to configure your networked PCs to accept the IP addresses thatthe Router assigns them (if applicable), and you will also have to configure theRouter with setting(s) provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP).The installation technician from your ISP should have left the setup informa-tion for your modem with you after installing your broadband connection. Ifnot, you can call your ISP to request that data. Once you have the setup information you need for your specific type of Internetconnection, you can begin installation and setup of the Router.If you want to use a PC with an Ethernet adapter to configure the Router, go to“Wired Connection to a PC.” If you want to use a PC with a wireless adapterto configure the Router, go to “Wireless Connection to a PC and Boot-Up.”1. Before you begin, make sure that all ofyour network’s hardware is poweredoff, including the Router, PCs, andcable or DSL modem.2. Connect one end of an Ethernet net-work cable to one of the LAN ports(labeled 1-4) on the back of theRouter, and the other end to anEthernet port on a PC. Repeat this step to connect more PCs, a switch, or other network devices tothe Router.OverviewWired Connection to a PCFigure 3-1
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