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Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-N Home Router
The Front Panel
Wireless-N Home 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.
ETHERNET 1, 2, 3, 4
Green. These numbered LEDs, corresponding with the numbered ports on the Router’s
back panel, serve two purposes. The LED lights up when the Router is connected to a
device through the corresponding port. If the LED is flashing, the Router is sending or
receiving data over that port.
INTERNET
Green. The
INTERNET
LED lights up when there is a connection through the Internet port.
WIRELESS
Green. The
WIRELESS
LED lights up when there is a wireless connection. If the LED is
flashing, the Router is sending or receiving data over the wireless network.
SECURITY
Green. The
SECURITY
LED indicates when wireless security is enabled.
The Top Panel
The Router has a button reserved for a future function.
Figure 3-2: The Router’s Front Panel
Figure 3-3: The Router’s Top Panel
Button