14CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE ROUTER
Minimum System
and Component
Requirements
Your Router requires that the computer(s) and components in your network be configured with at least the following:
■A computer with an operating system that supports TCP/IP networking protocols (for example Windows 95/98/NT/Me/2000/XP, Unix, Mac OS 8.5 or higher).
■An Ethernet 10Mbps or 10/100 Mbps NIC for each computer to be connected to the
■An 802.11b or 802.11g wireless NIC.
■An active ADSL subscription and connection.
■A Web browser that supports JavaScript, such as Netscape 4.7 or higher, Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher, or Mozilla 1.2.1 or higher.
Front Panel | The front panel of the Router contains a series of indicator lights (LEDs) |
| that help describe the state of various networking and connection |
| operations. |
| Figure 3 Router - Front Panel |
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| DSL |
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| LAN Status |
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Power SYNC Online WLAN | 1 2 3 4 |
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Green = Link, Flash = Activity | OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router |
1Power LED Green
Indicates that the Router is powered on.
2DSL Sync LED Green
If the LED is on it indicates that DSL connection is present. This LED’s flashes during configuration at power up.