Cisco Systems 78-14784-02 Verifying Router Operation, Power/Link LEDs to Check Normal Patterns

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Chapter 2 Installation

Verifying Router Operation

Step 6 If you are prompted, click Yes to reboot the PC.

For more information on how to configure TCP/IP, refer to the Cisco Router Web Setup Troubleshooting Guide, which is available on Cisco.com.

Verifying Router Operation

To verify that all PCs are properly connected to the router and that the router is properly connected to the broadband modem or Ethernet switch, turn on all connected devices, and then use Table 2-2on page 19 to help you verify correct router operation by checking the LEDs.

Table 2-2 Verifying Router Operation

 

Power/Link

LEDs to Check

Normal Patterns

 

 

 

 

 

Power

OK

On when power is supplied to router

 

 

 

 

 

To servers, PCs, or

COMPUTERS 1, 2, 3 or 4

COMPUTERS 1, 2, 3 or 4 is on when the

 

workstations

 

LAN port is physically connected to a server,

 

connected to port 1,

 

PC, or workstation.

 

2, 3, or 4 of the

 

INTERNET RXD blinks when a port on the

 

built-in Ethernet

INTERNET RXD

 

built-in Ethernet switch receives an Ethernet

 

switch

 

 

packet.

 

 

 

 

 

INTERNET TXD

INTERNET TXD blinks when a port on the

 

 

built-in Ethernet switch sends an Ethernet

 

 

 

 

 

 

packet.

 

 

 

 

 

To broadband

ETHERNET WAN

ETHERNET WAN is on when the

 

modem or external

 

ETHERNET WAN port is physically

 

Ethernet switch

 

connected to a broadband modem or external

 

 

 

Ethernet switch.

 

 

WAN RXD

WAN RXD blinks when the ETHERNET

 

 

 

WAN port receives an Ethernet packet.

 

 

WAN TXD

WAN TXD blinks when the ETHERNET

 

 

WAN port sends an Ethernet packet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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78-14784-02 specifications

Cisco Systems 78-14784-02 is a versatile networking component that plays a pivotal role in enhancing the operational capabilities of network infrastructures. Designed with a robust set of features, this device caters to a variety of networking needs, from enterprise-level deployments to smaller setups.

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