NETGEAR WGR614v9 manual Router Front Panel, Status Light Descriptions

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Router Setup Manual

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You can use the status lights on the front of the router to verify various conditions.

Table 1.

Status Light Descriptions

 

 

 

 

Item

Function

Activity

Description

 

 

 

 

1

Power

On

Power is supplied to the router.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Slow Blinking

Firmware is corrupted. See “Basic Functions Are Not Working” on

 

 

 

 

page 20 for instructions on restoring your router firmware.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Off

Power is not supplied to the router.

 

 

 

 

 

2

Test

 

On

The system is initializing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blinking

Firmware is upgrading or restoring to factory default settings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Off

The system is ready and running.

 

 

 

 

3

Wireless

On

Indicates that the wireless router radio is enabled.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Off

The wireless router radio is disabled.

 

 

 

 

4

Internet

On (amber)

The Ethernet cable is connected but the router has not gotten an

 

 

 

 

Internet address.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On (green)

The router has an Internet address.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blinking

Data is being communicated through the Internet port.

 

 

 

 

 

Getting to Know Your Wireless Router

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v1.0, July 2008

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Contents Router Setup Manual Trademarks Contents Page Unpacking Your New Router Getting to Know Your Wireless RouterTo prepare your router for installation Status Light Descriptions Router Front PanelLAN Router Back PanelBottom Label What You Need Before You BeginSmart Wizard Setup Two Setup Methods Smart Wizard Setup or Manual SetupConnecting Your Router Manual SetupRouter Setup Manual Router Setup Manual Http//192.168.1.1 Accessing the Wireless Router after InstallationRouter Setup Manual Updating Your Firmware To install the updated firmware to your router Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Router Setup Manual Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Router Setup Manual Common Things That Can Go Wrong Basic TroubleshootingBasic Functions Are Not Working If the Power light blinks green slowly and continuously Am Unable to Log In to the Router Internet Service Connection Is Not WorkingTroubleshooting PPPoE Troubleshooting Internet Browsing Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping UtilityTesting the Path from a PC to the Internet Testing the Path from a PC to Your RouterRouter Setup Manual Default Configuration Settings Default ConfigurationRestoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings Related Documents Router Setup Manual Registration and Certifications