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2. Your gateway at a glance

The Lynx L-210 may have different ports and LEDs. Let’s take a look at the differe nt options.
Depending upon your model, it may have some or all of the features listed below

2.1 Ports and buttons

Reset and Restore to Factory Defaults: The restore to factory defaults feature will set the Lynx L-
210 to its factory default configuration by resetting the Lynx L-210. You may need to pl ace the Lynx
L-210 into its factory defaults if the configuration is changed, you loose the ability to interface to the
Lynx L-210 via the web interface, or following a software upgrade,. To r eset the Ly nx L- 210, s imply
press the reset button for about ~ 10 seconds. The Lynx L-210 will be reset to its fact ory defaults
and after about 30 ~ 40 seconds the Lynx L-210 will become operational again.
LAN (local area network) port(s): connect to Ethernet network devices, such as a PC, hub,
switch, or routers. Some Lynx L-210 came with a single LAN connection and some come with four
LAN connections. Depending on the connection, you may need a cross over cable or a strait
through cable.
Power is where you connect the power. Make sure to observe the proper power requirements.
The require power is 9 volts.
USB (universal serial port): connects to a PC’s USB port. The Lynx L-210 only supports
Window’s based PCs via an RNDIS driver (included in the software).
DSL port: This is the WAN interface that connects directly to your phone line.

2.2 LED description

1. PWR/POWER
Lights up when power is supplied to the Lynx L-210.
2. ETH/ACT
Lights up when the Ethernet cable is properly connected from your Lynx L-210 to the
Ethernet Card.
Flickers when the ADSL is transmitting/receiving data.
3. USB
Lights up when the USB connection is established.
Flickers when the ADSL is transmitting/receiving data
4. DSL
Lights up when the DSL connection is established.
Flickers when the Lynx L-210 is trying to establish a connection with the ADSL
Service Provider.
5. PPP/Internet
Lights up when the PPP connection is established.