14 CHAPTER 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 four-port switch on your Router.
■A cable or DSL broadband connection to the Internet, with a suitable
modem. The modem must have an Ethernet port for connection to
your Router.
■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
1 Alert LED
Orange
Indicates a number of different conditions, as described below.
Off - The Router is operating normally.
Flashing quickly - Indicates one of the following conditions:
■The Router has just been started up and is running a self-test routine,
or
■The administrator has invoked the Reset to Factory Defaults
command, or
■The system software is in the process of being upgraded
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