Getting to Know Your Router

Front Panel

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A) Router Status Light

Your Router’s status is shown by the light on the front.. Off: The Router is not plugged into a power source.. Blinking Green: The Router is starting up..

Solid Green: The Router is connected to the Internet..

Blinking Amber: The Router can’t detect the modem.. Either the modem is off, is not plugged into the Router, or is unresponsive..

B) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Light and Button

The WPS button on the front of your Router can be used to help establish a secure connection between your Router and other WPS-enabled Wi-Fi devices such as computers.. To use the WPS feature on your Router, see “Getting Started > Adding Computers to Your Network > Using the WPS Button”..

The small light near the WPS button shows what is happening while you are using WPS to establish a connection..

Off: Idle

Blinking Green: The Router is listening for a WPS-enabled computer or other device..

Solid Green: The Router has made a secure connection with the computer or other device..

Amber: A connection was not created..

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Belkin F7D4301 Getting to Know Your Router Front Panel, Router Status Light, Wi-Fi Protected Setup WPS Light and Button