Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports
The Front Panel
The Router's LEDs, which inform you about network activities, are located on the front panel.
Figure 3-2: Front Panel
POWER
Blue/Red. The POWER LED lights up blue when the Router is powered on. If the blue LED is
flashing, the Router is booting up or upgrading its firmware. If the LED lights up red, then
disconnect the power, and wait five seconds. Then reconnect the power.
ETHERNET 1-4
Blue. The ETHERNET LED lights up when there is an active connection through the
corresponding port. If the LED is flashing, then there is traffic moving through that port.
PHONE 1-2
Blue. The PHONE LED is solidly lit when a telephone or fax machine has an active or
registered connection to your Internet phone service provider through the corresponding
port (PHONE 1 or 2). It flashes when the phone is being used or is off the hook.
INTERNET
Blue. The INTERNET LED lights up when the Router is connected to your cable or DSL
modem. If the LED is flashing, the Router is sending or receiving data over the Internet port.
Proceed to "Chapter 4: Connecting the Router."
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Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router
The Front Panel