1)Local Area Network (LAN)
The router’s four LAN ports are what you will use to connect your PCs, print servers, switches, etc.
2)Wide Area Network (WAN)
The WAN ports are the segments that connect to your xDSL or Cable modems and are linked to the Internet.
3)Reset
The Reset button allows you to do one of two things:
i.If problems occur with your router, press the router’s reset button with a narrow pen tip (for less than four seconds) and the router will
ii.If problems persist or become serious, or if you forget your password, press the reset button for longer than four seconds and the router will reset itself to the factory default settings. Warning: Your original configurations will be replaced with the factory default settings.
Front Panel
The LED lights located on the router’s front/top panel provide you with information on the device’s status at any given time. Below is a detailed description of the LEDs.
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PWR | ON | Router’s power supply is on |
WAN 10/100M (Port | ON | 100Mbps connection |
| Off | 10Mbps connection |
WAN LNK/ACT (Port | ON | WAN is connected |
| Off | No WAN connection |
| Flashing | WAN port has Activity (ACT); data being sent |
LAN 10/100M (Port | ON | 100Mbps connection |
| Off | 10Mbps connection |
LAN LNK/ACT (Port | ON | LAN is connected |
| Off | No LAN connection |
| Flashing | LAN port has Activity (ACT); data being sent |
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