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Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router
The Front Panel
Wireless-G Broadband Router
The Front Panel
The Router’s LEDs are located on the front panel.
Power
Green. The
Power
LED lights up and will stay on while the Router is powered on. When the
Router goes through its self-diagnostic mode during every boot-up, this LED will flash. When
the diagnostic is complete, the LED will be solidly lit.
DMZ
Green. The
DMZ
LED indicates when the DMZ function is being used. This LED will remain lit
as long as DMZ is enabled.
WLAN
Green. The
WLAN
LED lights up whenever there is a successful wireless connection. If the LED
is flashing, the Router is actively sending or receiving data over the network.
1, 2, 3, 4
Green. These numbered LEDs, corresponding with the numbered ports on the Router’s back
panel, serve two purposes. If the LED is continuously lit, the Router is successfully connected
to a device through that port. A flashing LED indicates network activity over that port.
Internet
Green. The
Internet
LED lights up when there is a connection made through the Internet port.
Pairing Button
White/Orange. The button lights up orange when no mobile phone is paired with the Router.
The button lights up white when pairing has been successfully complete.
Figure 3-2: The Router’s Front Panel