Knowing your Router

Knowing your Router

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A. Internet Status 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

the Internet

 

 

 

Blinking Green

Router is attempting to connect

to the Internet

 

 

 

Solid Green

Router is connected to

the Internet

 

 

 

B. Modem Status 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

modem

 

 

 

Blinking Green

Router is connecting to the ISP

 

 

Solid Green

Router is connected to modem

and functioning properly

 

 

 

C. Router/Power Status 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

 

 

Blinking Green

Router is booting up

 

 

Solid Green

Router is on and ready

 

 

D. Wired-Computer Status

 

 

 

Off

Wired computer is not present

 

 

Solid Green

Wired computer is connected to

the Router

 

 

 

Blinking Green

Data is transmitting between the

Router and wired computer(s)

 

 

 

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Belkin F5D7234NP4, 8820NP00425 Knowing your Router, sections, A. Internet Status, B. Modem Status, C. Router/Power Status