NETGEAR RO318, Reference Manual

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Reference Guide for the Model RO318 Cable/DSL Security Router
2-6 Setting Up the Hardware
Connecting the Power Adapter
To connect the router to the power adapter:
1.
Plug the connector of the power adapter into the 12 VDC adapter outlet on the rear panel of the
router.
2.
Plug the other end of the adapter into a standard wall outlet.
3.
Set the router’s Power switch to the ON position.
4.
Verify that the PWR LED on the router is lit.
Verifying Power
After applying power to the router, complete the following steps to verify that power is correctly
applied:
1.
When power is first applied, verify that the PWR LED is on.
2.
Verify that the TEST LED begins to blink within a few seconds.
3.
After approximately 30 seconds, verify that:
a.
The TEST LED is not lit.
b.
The LOCAL LNK/ACT LEDs are lit for any local ports that are connected.
c.
The INTERNET LNK LED is lit.
If a LNK or LNK/ACT LED is lit, a link has been established to the connected device.
4.
If a LOCAL port is connected to a 100 Mbps device, verify that the 100 LED is lit.
You are now ready to begin configuration of your network, as described in the following chapter.