Knowing your Router
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G. Router/Power Status 
When you apply power to the Router or restart it, a short period of time elapses while the Router boots up.. During this time, the “router” icon blinks.. When the Router has completely booted up, the “router” icon becomes a solid light, indicating the Router is ready for use..
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Blinking Blue | Router is booting up | ||
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Solid Blue | Router is on and ready | ||
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H. Wireless Status |
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Off | Wireless is off | ||
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Solid Blue | Wireless is on | ||
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I. Modem Status 
This icon lights in blue to indicate that your Router is connected properly to the modem.. It turns amber when a problem is detected..
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Solid Blue | Router is connected to modem | |
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Blinking Amber | Problem with modem | |
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J. Internet Status 
This unique icon shows you when the Router is connected to the Internet.. When the light is off, the Router is NOT connected to the Internet.. When the light is blinking amber, the Router is attempting to connect to the Internet.. When the light is solid blue, the Router is connected to the Internet.. When using the “Disconnect after x minutes” feature, this icon becomes extremely useful in monitoring the status of your Router’s connection..
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Blinking Blue | Router is attempting to connect | |
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Solid Blue | Router is connected to the | |
Internet | ||
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Blinking Amber | Problem with connecting to the | |
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