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Chapter 1
Introduction
Getting to Know the Modem Router
This section contains a quick description of the Modem Router’s lights, ports, etc.
The Modem Router has several indicator lights (
LED
s) and a button on its front
panel, and a series of ports and switches on its rear panel.
Front Panel
The front panel of the Modem Router features 11 LEDs: Power, DSL, Internet,
WAN Ethernet, Internet, Ethernet (4), HPNA, USB, Wireless and WPS Push
Button.
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Power
The Power LED displays the Modem Router’s current status. If the Power LED
glows steadily green, the Modem Router is receiving power and fully operational.
When the Power LED is rapidly flashing, the Modem Router is initializing. If the
Power LED is glows red when the Power cord is plugged in, the Modem Router
has suffered a critical error and technical support should be contacted. If the
Power LED is flashing red, the Modem Router is performing a firmware update.
DSL
The DSL LED illuminates when the Modem Router is connected to an xDSL line.
If the DSL LED is flashing, the Modem Router is in training for DSL service.
WAN Ethernet
When the WAN Ethernet LED glows steadily, the Modem Router is connected
to an Ethernet WAN. When it flashes, it signifies that data traffic is traveling
across the connection.
Internet
When the Internet LED glows steadily, the Modem Router is connected to the
DSL provider. When it flashes, data traffic is passing across the Modem Router.
LAN Ethernet
The LAN Ethernet LEDs illuminate when the Modem Router is connected to
another device via one of its LAN Ethernet ports. When one of the LAN Ethernet
LEDs flashes, data traffic is passing across the corresponding connection.
HPNA
The HPNA LED illuminates when the Modem Router is connected to another
device via its HPNA port. When it flashes, data traffic is passing across
the connection.
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Introduction
USB
The USB LED illuminates when a USB device is connected via the Modem
Router’s USB port. This port is not currently operational, but may be enabled in
a future firmware update.
Wireless
The Wireless LED illuminates when the Modem Router is connected wirelessly,
assuming the Modem Router’s Wireless feature is turned on.
WPS Button
The WPS button activates WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) on the Modem Router.
To use WPS, press the WPS button on the Modem Router, then, within two
minutes, press the WPS button on a device you wish to connect to the Modem
Router’s wireless network. The device will automatically join the Modem
Router’s wireless network. Repeat for other wireless devices.
Rear Panel
The rear panel of the Modem Router features 8 ports (Line, HPNA, LAN Ethernet,
WAN Ethernet, USB, and Power), as well as a Reset switches.
4
3
2
1
LAN
WAN
USB
HPNA
Line
Reset
Power
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Line Port
The Line port is used to connect the Modem Router to a telephone line connection.
HPNA Port
The HPNA port is used to connect the Modem Router to an HPNA connection
via coaxial cable.
LAN Ethernet Ports (4)
The LAN Ethernet ports are used to connect computers to the Modem Router
via Ethernet cable. The Ethernet ports are 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-sensing ports,
and either a straight-through or crossover Ethernet cable can be used when con-
necting to the ports.
WAN Ethernet Port
The WAN Ethernet port is used to connect the Modem Router to a WAN via an
Ethernet cable.
USB Port
The USB port is used to connect the Modem Router to a USB device. This port is
not yet active; it may be activated in a future firmware update.
Reset Switch
Depressing the Reset switch for one second will restore the Modem Router’s
factory default settings. To reset the Modem Router, depress and hold the Reset
switch for approximately
ten seconds. The reset process will start after releasing
the switch.
Power Port
The Power port is used to connect the Power cord to the Modem Router.
WARNING
! Do not unplug the Power cord from the Modem Router
during the reset process. Doing so may result in permanent damage to
the Modem Router.
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Getting Started With
the Modem Router
This chapter gives an overview of how to get started with the Modem Router,
including describing the Modem Router’s Home screen and setting up the Modem
Router through the Quick Start screens.
Accessing the Home Screen
To access the Wireless screens:
Open a Web browser. In the Address text box, type:
1.
then press
Enter
on the keyboard.
2

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