Linksys E-Series
E4200
Top view
Indicator light
•• Indicator light—Stays on steadily while power is connected and following a successful Wi-Fi Protected Setup connection. Pulses slowly during bootup, during firmware upgrades, and during a Wi‑Fi Protected Setup connection. Flashes quickly when there is a Wi‑Fi Protected Setup error.
Product overview
Back view
Ethernet ports | Internet port | Power port |
| Wi-Fi Protected Setup button | Reset button |
| USB port |
•• Ethernet ports—Connect Ethernet cables (also called network cables) to these Gigabit (10/100/1000) ports, color coded blue, and to other wired Ethernet network devices on your network.
•• Internet port—Connect an Ethernet cable (also called a network or Internet cable) to this port, color coded yellow, and to your modem.
•• Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ button—Press this button to easily configure wireless security on Wi-Fi Protected Setup-enabled network devices. For more information, see “Wireless Security” on page 8.
•• USB port—To easily share disk storage with other users on your network or on the Internet, connect a USB drive to this port. .
•• Reset button—Press and hold this button for 5-10 seconds (until the port lights flash at the same time) to reset the router to its factory defaults. You can also restore the defaults using the browser-based utility.
•• Power—Connect the included AC power adapter to this port.
CAUTION
Use only the adapter that came with your router.
•• Power button—Press (on) to turn on the router.
