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Product Overview
10/100 16-Port VPN Router
Chapter 2
Chapter 2:
Product Overview
Front Panel
Diag
(Orange) The Diag LED lights up when
the Router is not ready for use. It turns off when
the Router is ready for use.
System
(Green) The System LED lights up
when the Router is powered on. It flashes when
the Router is running a diagnostic test.
LAN/Act
1-13
(Green) These
numbered
LEDs correspond with the numbered ports
(white print). The LED is solidly lit when the
Router is connected to a device through the
corresponding port. The LED flashes to indicate
network activity over that port.
LAN/Act LEDs 9-13 and Internet/Act LEDs 3-7
represent the dual-function ports, which can be
used as LAN or Internet ports. These correspond
with the LAN ports 9-13 (white print) or Internet
ports 3-7 (dark print) on the Router’s front
panel.
Internet/Act 1-7
(Green) These numbered
LEDs correspond with the numbered ports
(dark print). The LED lights up when the Router
is connected to a cable or DSL modem through
the corresponding port. The LED flashes to
indicate network activity over that port.
Internet/Act LEDs 1 and 2 are labeled Internet
because they can be used only as Internet
ports.
DMZ
(Orange) The DMZ LED lights up when
the Router is connected to a DMZ host through
the DMZ port. The LED flashes to indicate
network activity over the DMZ port.
1-13 (LAN)
These Ethernet ports connect the
Router to wired computers and other Ethernet
network devices.
LAN ports 9-13 can also be used as Internet
ports.
Internet (1-7)
These Ethernet ports connect
the Router to Internet devices, such as cable or
DSL modems.
Internet ports 3-7 can also be used as LAN
ports.
DMZ
The DMZ port connects to a switch or
public server.
Reset
The Reset button can be used for a warm
reset or a reset to factory defaults.
Warm Reset
•
If the Router is having
problems connecting to the Internet,
press and hold in the Reset button for a
second using the tip of a pen. This is similar
to pressing the power button on your
computer to reboot it.
Reset to Factory Defaults
•
If you are
experiencing extreme problems with
the Router and have tried all other
troubleshooting measures, press and hold
in the Reset button for 30 seconds. This will
restore the factory defaults and clear all of
the Router’s custom settings.
You can also reset the Router to factory
defaults using the
System Management >
Factory Default
screen of the Router’s
web-based utility.
Back Panel
Power
The Power port connects to the AC
power cord.
Left Side Panel
Security Slot
You can attach a lock to the
security slot so the Router will be protected
from theft.
