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Front Panel
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The Router has just been started up and is running a self-test routine,
or
The administrator has invoked the
Reset to Factory Defaults
command, or
The system software is in the process of being upgraded
In each of these cases, wait until the Router has completed the current
operation and the alert LED is Off.
Flashing slowly
- The Router has completed the
Reset to Factory Defaults
process, and is waiting for you to reset the unit. To do this, remove
power, wait 10 seconds and then re-apply power. The Router will then
enter the start-up sequence and resume normal operation.
On for 2 seconds, and then off
- The Router has detected and prevented
a hacker from attacking your network from the Internet.
Continuously on
- A fault has been detected with your Router during the
start-up process. Refer to
Chapter 6
Troubleshooting
.
2
Power LED
Green
Indicates that the Router is powered on.
3
Wireless LAN (WLAN) Status LED
Yellow
If the LED is on it indicates that wireless networking is enabled. If the LED
is flashing, data is being transmitted or received. If the LED is off, the
Wireless LAN has been disabled in the Router, or there is a problem. Refer
to
Chapter 6
Troubleshooting
.
4
Four LAN Status LEDs
Green (100 Mbps link) / yellow (10 Mbps link)
If the LED is on, the link between the port and the next piece of network
equipment is OK. If the LED is flashing, the link is OK and data is being
transmitted or received. If the LED is off, nothing is connected, the
connected device is switched off, or there is a problem with the
connection (refer to
Chapter 6
Troubleshooting
). The port will
automatically adjust to the correct speed and duplex.
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NTRODUCING THE
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OUTER
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Cable/DSL Status LED
Green (100 Mbps link) / yellow (10 Mbps link)
If the LED is on, the link between the Router and the cable or DSL modem
is OK. If the LED is flashing, the link is OK and data is being transmitted or
received. If the LED is off, nothing is connected, the modem is switched
off or there is a problem (refer to
Chapter 6
Troubleshooting
).
Rear Panel
The rear panel (
Figure 4
) of the Router contains four LAN ports, one
Ethernet Cable/DSL port, a power adapter OK LED, and a power adapter
socket.
Figure 4
Router - Rear Panel
6
Wireless Antennae
The antennae on the product should be placed in a ‘V’ position when
initially installed.
CAUTION:
Do not force the antennae beyond their mechanical stops.
Rotating the antennae further may cause damage.
7
Power Adapter Socket
Only use the power adapter supplied with this Router. Do not use any
other adapter.
8
Power Adapter OK LED
Green
Indicates that the power adapter is supplying power to the Router. If the
LED is off, there may be a problem with the power adapter or adapter
cable.
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Rear Panel
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9
Ethernet Cable/DSL port
Use the supplied patch cable to connect the Router to the Ethernet port
on your cable or DSL modem. The port will automatically adjust to the
correct speed and duplex, and will set itself to MDI or MDIX depending
on the device to which they are connected and the type of cable used.
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Four 10/100 LAN ports
Using suitable RJ-45 cable, you can connect your Router to a computer,
or to any other piece of equipment that has an Ethernet connection (for
example, a hub or a switch). The LAN ports will automatically set
themselves to MDI or MDIX depending on the device to which they are
connected and the type of cable used.
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H
ARDWARE
I
NSTALLATION
Introduction
This chapter will guide you through a basic installation of the Router,
including:
Connecting the Router to the Internet.
Connecting the Router to your network.
Setting up your computers for networking with the Router.
Safety Information
WARNING:
Please read the
Safety Information
section in
Appendix D
before you start.
VORSICHT:
Bitte lesen Sie den Abschnitt
Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise
sorgf
ä
ltig durch, bevor Sie das Ger
ä
t einschalten.
AVERTISSEMENT:
Veuillez lire attentivement la section
Consignes
importantes de sécurité
avant de mettre en route.
Positioning the
Router
You should place the Router in a location that:
is conveniently located for connection to the cable or DSL modem that
will be used to connect to the Internet.
is centrally located to the wireless computers that will connect to the
Router. A suitable location might be on top of a high shelf or similar
furniture to optimize wireless connections to computers in both
horizontal and vertical directions, allowing wider coverage.
allows convenient connection to the computers that will be connected
to the four LAN ports on the rear panel, if desired.
allows easy viewing of the front panel LED indicator lights, and access
to the rear panel connectors, if necessary.

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