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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 98/NT/Me/2000/XP, Unix, Mac OS 8.5 or higher).
■An Ethernet 10 Mbps 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.
Physical Features 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
1Alert LED Orange
Fast flash during self test. If self test fails the LED will remain on. Fast flash during software upgrade.
Fast flash for software reset to the factory defaults. Fast flash for hardware reset to the factory defaults.
The LED is on for 2 seconds when the firewall detects a hacker attack.