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Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router
The Front Panel
The Router’s LEDs, ports, and Reset button are located on the front panel of the Router.
| LAN | WAN2 WAN1 |
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Ports |
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These eight LAN (Ethernet) ports connect to network devices, such as PCs, print | ||
| servers, or additional switches. |
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DMZ/Internet (WAN2) | The DMZ/Internet port can be used in two different ways: a second Internet port, or | |
| DMZ port. When used as an additional Internet port, it connects to a cable or DSL | |
| modem. When used as a DMZ port, it connects to a hub, switch, or public server. | |
Internet (WAN1) | The Internet port connects to a cable or DSL modem. | |
LEDs |
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Diag | Red. The Diag LED lights up when the system is not ready. The LED goes off when the | |
| system is ready. |
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System | Green. The System LED lights up when the Router is powered on. If the LED is flashing, | |
| the Router is running a diagnostic test. |
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DMZ: removes the Router's firewall protection from one PC, allowing it to be “seen” from the Internet
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The Front Panel