Connecting to the Internet
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NETGEAR DOCSIS 3.0 N450 Wi-Fi Data Gateway
Gateway Rear Panel
Ethernet LAN ports
Coaxial cable connector
USB port
Power adapter input
Reset button
Figure 2. Gateway rear panel
The rear panel includes the following connectors, viewed from left to right:
• Four Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports. To connect local computers, use these ports.
• USB port. The USB port is a USB host and can be used for connecting a USB hard drive,
flash drive, or printer.
• Reset. To set the gateway to the original factory settings, press and hold the Reset
button for over 7 seconds. See Factory Default Settings on page 52.
• Coaxial cable connector. Attach a coaxial cable to the cable service provider’s
connection.
• Power. Power adapter input.
Wireless Performance and Gateway Location
The range of your wireless connection can vary based on the physical placement of the
gateway. The latency, data throughput performance, and notebook power consumption of
wireless adapters also vary depending on your configuration choices.
For best results, place your gateway according to the following guidelines: