NETGEAR V1.0 manual Router Front Panel, Status Light Descriptions

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Wireless Router Setup Manual

Router Front Panel

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

Table 1. Status Light Descriptions

Item

Function

Activity

Description

 

 

 

 

1

Power

On green solid

Power is supplied to the router.

 

 

Blinking

The unit is starting up, or the restore factory settings button is being

 

 

 

pushed to restore the factory default settings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Off

Power is not supplied to the router.

 

 

 

 

2

2.4 GHz

On ambera

The unit is operating in Legacy G mode at 2.4 GHz

 

Mode

 

(5 GHz Mode [item 3] is also on).

 

 

On greenb

The unit is operating in 11n mode at 2.4 GHz

 

 

 

(5 GHz Mode [item 3] is off).

 

 

Blinking

Data is being communicated over the wireless network.

 

 

 

 

3

5 GHz

On bluec

The unit is operating in 11n mode at 5 GHz

 

Mode

 

(2.4 GHz Mode [item 2] is also on, amber).

 

 

Off

11n mode at 5 GHz is off

 

 

 

(2.4 GHz Mode [item 2] is on, green).

 

 

Blinking

Data is being communicated over the wireless network.

 

 

 

 

Getting to Know Your Wireless Router

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Contents Wireless Router Setup Manual Trademarks Contents Contents Unpacking Your New Wireless Router Getting to Know Your Wireless RouterWireless Router Setup Manual Status Light Descriptions Router Front PanelLAN Router Back Panel Top Panel Wireless Router Setup Manual Bottom Label What You Need Before You BeginSmart Wizard Setup Two Setup Methods Smart Wizard Setup or Manual SetupUpdating Your Router Firmware Connecting Your Wireless Router Manual SetupInternet Wireless Router Setup Manual Http//192.168.1.1 Wireless Router Setup Manual Product Registration, Support, and Documentation To access the router using its login name and password To update your router firmware Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity To set up and test basic wireless connectivity Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Common Things That Can Go Wrong Basic TroubleshootingBasic Functions Are Not Working Internet Service Connection Is Not Working Am Unable to Log In to the Wireless RouterObtaining an Internet IP Address Troubleshooting PPPoE Testing the Path from a PC to Your Router Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping UtilityTesting the Path from a PC to the Internet Wireless Router Setup Manual Default Configuration Settings Default ConfigurationNetwork Protocol and Standards Compatibility Feature Default Setting Physical Specifications Feature Default Setting Restoring the Default Password and Configuration SettingsRelated Documents Wireless Router Setup Manual Registration and Certifications