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 four-port switch on your Router.

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

1

2

3

4

5

 

 

DSL

 

 

 

 

LAN Status

 

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Power SYNC Online WLAN

1 2 3 4

 

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.

3DSL Online LED

Green

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