your local network will attach to the router port or ports marked lan. the lan ports are capable of operation at either 10 mbps (10base-t) or 100 mbps (100base-tx), depending on the ethernet interface of the attached pc, hub, or switch. for any connection which will operate at 100 mbps, you must use a category 5 (cat5) rated cable, such as the white ethernet cable included with the router.

    the model rp114 router incorporates a four-port switch for connection to your local network. to connect the model rp114 router to your lan:

    1?connect up to four pcs directly to any of the four lan ports of the router using standard ethernet cables.

    if your local network consists of more than four hosts, you will need to connect your router to another hub or switch:

    2?connect any lan port of your model rp114 router to any port of an ethernet hub or switch using a standard or crossover ethernet cable.

    because the model rp114 router is capable of automatically sensing the polarity of the ethernet connection, you can connect to the other hub's normal or uplink port, using a standard or crossover ethernet cable. the lan port of your model rp114 router will automatically configure itself for proper operation.