Chapter 1:
Product Overview
Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports. The Router lets you access the Internet via a wireless connection or through one of its four switched ports. You can also use the Router to share resources such as computers, printers and files. The built‑in phone adapter enables Voice-over-IP (VoIP) calls even while you are using the Internet.
Front Panel
USB The USB port is reserved for future use.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (White/Orange) If you have client devices, such as wireless adapters, that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup to automatically configure wireless security for your wireless network(s).
To use Wi-Fi Protected Setup, refer to your wireless adapter’s documentation.
The Wi-Fi Protected Setup button lights up white and stays on while wireless security is enabled on your wireless network(s). The button flashes orange if there is an error during the Wi‑Fi Protected Setup process. Make sure the client device supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup, and then try again.
Power (Green/Red) The Power LED lights up green and stays on while the Router is powered on. When the Router goes through its self- diagnostic mode during every boot-up, the LED will flash. When the diagnostic is complete, it will be solidly lit green. If the LED lights up red, make sure the correct power adapter is used. If the LED remains red, contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or Internet Telephony Service Provider (ITSP) for support.
Phone 1-2 (Green) The Phone 1 or 2 LED lights up and stays on when an active line is registered to the corresponding port on the Router’s back panel. The LED slowly flashes when voicemail messages are waiting.
Wireless (Green) The Wireless LED lights up
when the wireless feature is enabled. It flashes when the Router is actively sending or receiving data over the network.
Ethernet 1-4 (Green) These numbered LEDs,
corresponding with the numbered ports on the Router’s back panel, serve two purposes. If the LED is solidly lit, the Router is connected to a device through that port. It flashes to indicate network activity over that port.
Internet (Green) The Internet LED lights up and stays on when there is a connection made through the Internet port. It flashes to indicate network activity over the Internet port.
Back Panel
Internet The Internet port is where you will connect your cable or DSL Internet connection.
Phone 1-2 The Phone ports connect standard analog telephones to the Router.
Ethernet 1, 2, 3, 4 These Ethernet ports (1, 2, 3,
4)connect the Router to wired computers and other Ethernet network devices.
Power The Power port is where you will connect the power adapter.
