Actiontec MI424-WR-Rev-F Router Manual PDF (Setup & Configuration Guide)

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1.4

Getting to Know the FiOS Router

This section contains a quick description of the FiOS Router’s lights (LEDs), ports,

etc. The FiOS Router has several indicator lights on its front panel, a sticker on its

bottom panel, and a series of ports and switches on its rear panel.

1.4a

Front Panel

The front panel of the FiOS Router has a series of indicator lights: Power, WAN

Ethernet, WAN Coax, Internet, LAN Ethernet (4), LAN Coax, USB, and Wireless. It

also features a WPS button.

Front view – Verizon FiOS Router (rev. F)

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Power Light

The Power light displays the FiOS Router’s current status. If the Power light glows

steadily green, the FiOS Router is receiving power and fully operational. When

the Power light flashes rapidly, the FiOS Router is initializing. If the Power light is

not illuminated or glows red when the Power cord is plugged in and the Power

switch is turned on, the FiOS Router has suffered a critical error and technical

support should be contacted.

WAN Ethernet Light

The WAN Ethernet light illuminates when the FiOS Router is connected to the

Internet via Ethernet. If flashing, data traffic is passing across the port.

WAN Coax Light

The WAN Coax light glows steadily or flashes when the FiOS Router is connected

to the Internet via coaxial cable.

Internet Light

When the Internet light glows steadily green, the FiOS Router is connected

to the ISP (Internet Service Provider). If it glows amber, there is a physical

connection to the ONT (Optical Network Terminator), but authentication has not

taken place (i.e., no IP address is present).

LAN Ethernet Lights (1, 2, 3, 4)

The LAN Ethernet lights illuminate when the FiOS Router is connected to a local

network via one or more of its Ethernet ports. If flashing, data traffic is passing

across the port(s).

LAN Coax Light

The LAN Coax light glows steadily or flashes when the FiOS Router is connected

to a local network via its Coax port.

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USB Light

The USB light illuminates when the FiOS Router is connected to a device via a

USB cable.

Wireless Light

The Wireless

light illuminates when the FiOS Router’s wireless access point is

turned on. If flashing, data traffic is passing across the wireless connection.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup

WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) is an easier way to set up a wireless network. Instead

of entering passwords or multiple keys on each wireless client (laptop, printer,

external hard drive, etc.), the FiOS Router can create a wireless network that only

requires the pressing of buttons (one on the FiOS Router, and one on the client

[either built-in, or on a compatible wireless card]) to allow wireless clients to join

the FiOS Router’s wireless network. Although the WPS button is included on

the FiOS Router, WPS functionality will not be enabled until a future firmware

release. The button is included so that WPS can be activated at a later date

without having to physically change the FiOS Router. The GUI does not include

the WPS option.

1.4b Bottom Panel

The bottom panel of the FiOS Router has a sticker that contains important

information about the FiOS Router, including default ESSID, MAC address, WEP

key, etc.

Bottom panel sticker – Verizon FiOS Router (rev. F)

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1.4c Rear Panel

The rear panel of the FiOS Router has eight ports (Coax, Power, LAN Ethernet [4],

WAN Ethernet, and USB), a Power switch, a Reset button, and a wireless antenna.

On/O f

Coax

1

2

3

4

10

LAN

WAN

10

Reset

Ethernet Cable

(from LAN Ethernet Port

to Computer/Device)

Ethernet Cable

(from WAN Port

to ISP Connection)

Power Adapter

(from Power Port

to Wall Outlet)

Coaxial Cable

(from Coax Port

to Set Top Box)

USB

USB Cable

(from USB Port

to Device)

Rear view – Verizon FiOS Router (rev. F)

Coax Port

The Coax port connects the FiOS Router to the ISP or other devices using a

coaxial cable.

Power Port

The Power port connects the FiOS Router to an electrical wall outlet via the

Power cord.

Power Switch

The Power switch powers the FiOS Router on and off.

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Reset Button

To restore the FiOS Router’s factory default settings, press and hold the Reset

button for approximately ten seconds. The reset process will start about ten

seconds after releasing the button. When the FiOS Router resets, all the lights on

the front panel turn off, and then some of

the lights start flashing. The FiOS Router

has completed its reset process when the Power light glows steadily green.

Caution!

Do not unplug the Power cord from the FiOS Router during the

reset process. Doing so may result in the loss of the FiOS Router’s configuration

information. If this occurs, reset the FiOS Router again.

LAN Ethernet Ports (4)

The LAN Ethernet ports connect devices to the FiOS Router via Ethernet cables

to create a local area network (LAN). The LAN Ethernet ports are 10/100/1000

Mbps auto-sensing ports, and either a straight-through or crossover Ethernet

cable can be used when connecting devices to the ports.

WAN Ethernet Port

The WAN Ethernet port connects the FiOS Router to the ISP using an Ethernet cable.

USB Port

The USB port provides up to 5 VDC for attached devices (to charge a cell phone,

for example). In the future, with a firmware release upgrade, the USB host

functionality will be available for devices such as external storage and cameras.

Wireless Antenna

The FiOS Router’s wireless antenna is used to transmit a wireless signal to other

wireless devices on its wireless network.

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