Making the Physical Connections
3.Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the router and the other end to your computer.
You should now have: the power adapter plugged in; the Ethernet cable connected between the router and your computer; and the DSL cable connected between the router and the DSL wall outlet.
Netopia 4541/4542 ADSL Router status lights
The figure below represents the Netopia 4541/4542 status light (LED) panel.
Netopia 4541/4542 LED front panel
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The following table summarizes the meaning of the various LED states and colors:
When this happens... | the LEDs... |
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The power is on | Power is green. |
The Router detects an error | Error is red. |
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The Ethernet link is established | Ethernet is green. |
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The WAN has trained | DSL is green. |
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The WAN is training | DSL flashes green. |
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Note: The remaining LEDs are not used. |
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