Knowing your Router
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A. Internet Status
This unique icon shows you when the Router is connected to the Internet. When the light is off, the Router is NOT connected to the Internet. When the light is blinking amber, the Router is attempting to connect to the Internet. When the light is solid blue, the Router is connected to the Internet. When using the “Disconnect after x minutes” feature, this icon becomes extremely useful in monitoring the status of your Router’s connection.
Off | Router is NOT connected to | |
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Blinking Green | Router is attempting to connect | |
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Solid Green | Router is connected to | |
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B. Modem Status
This icon lights in blue to indicate that your modem is connected properly to the Router. It turns amber when problem is detected.
Off | Router is NOT connected to | |
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Blinking Green | Router is connecting to the ISP | |
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Solid Green | Router is connected to modem | |
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C. Router/Power Status
When you apply power to the Router or restart it, a short period of time elapses while the Router boots up. During this time, the “router” icon blinks. When the Router has completely booted up, the “router” icon becomes a solid light, indicating the Router is ready for use.
Off | Router is off | |
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Blinking Green | Router is booting up | |
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Solid Green | Router is on and ready | |
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Off | Wired computer is not present | |
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Solid Green | Wired computer is connected to | |
the Router | ||
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Blinking Green | Data is transmitting between the | |
Router and wired computer(s) | ||
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