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Product Overview, Front Panel, Back Panel, Right Side Panel - router

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Chapter 2 Product Overview Chapter 2: Product Overview Front Panel Diag (Red) The Diag LED lights up when the Router is not ready for use. It turns off when the Router is ready for use. System (Green) The System LED lights up when the Router is powered on. It flashes when the Router is running a diagnostic test. Internet (Green) The Internet LED lights up when the Router is connected to a cable or DSL modem through the Internet (WAN1) port. DMZ/Internet (Green) The DMZ/Internet LED lights up when the Router is actively connected through the DMZ/Internet (WAN2) port. DMZ Mode (Green) The DMZ Mode LED lights up when the Router is using DMZ mode. 1, 2, 3, 4 (LAN) (Green) These numbered LEDs, corresponding with the numbered ports on the Router's back panel, serve two purposes. The LED is solidly lit when the Router is connected to a device through that port. The LED flashes to indicate network activity over that port. Back Panel Reset The Reset button can be used for a warm reset or a reset to factory defaults. •• Warm Reset If the Router is having problems connecting to the Internet, press and hold in the Reset button for a second using the tip of a pen. This is similar to pressing the power button on your computer to reboot it. •• Reset to Factory Defaults If you are experiencing extreme problems with the Router and have tried all other troubleshooting measures, press and hold in the Reset button for 30 seconds. This will restore the factory defaults and clear all of the Router's custom settings. You can also reset the Router to factory defaults using the System Management > Factory Default screen of the Router's web‑based utility. 1, 2, 3, 4 (LAN) These Ethernet ports connect the Router to wired computers and other Ethernet network devices. Internet (WAN1) This port connects to a cable or DSL modem. DMZ/Internet (WAN2) This port can be used in one of two 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 switch or public server. Right Side Panel Power The Power port connects to the AC power adapter. Left Side Panel 10/100 4-Port VPN Router Security Slot You can attach a lock to the security slot so the Router will be protected from theft. 3

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Product Overview
10/100 4-Port VPN Router
Chapter 2
Chapter 2:
Product Overview
Front Panel
Diag
(Red) The Diag LED lights up when the
Router is not ready for use. It turns off when the
Router is ready for use.
System
(Green) The System LED lights up
when the Router is powered on. It flashes when
the Router is running a diagnostic test.
Internet
(Green) The Internet LED lights up
when the Router is connected to a cable or DSL
modem through the Internet (WAN1) port.
DMZ/Internet
(Green) The DMZ/Internet LED
lights up when the Router is actively connected
through the DMZ/Internet (WAN2) port.
DMZ Mode
(Green) The DMZ Mode LED lights
up when the Router is using DMZ mode.
1, 2, 3, 4 (LAN)
(Green) These numbered LEDs,
corresponding with the numbered ports on the
Router’s back panel, serve two purposes. The
LED is solidly lit when the Router is connected
to a device through that port. The LED flashes
to indicate network activity over that port.
Back Panel
Reset
The Reset button can be used for a warm
reset or a reset to factory defaults.
Warm
Reset
•
If
the
Router
is
having
problems
connecting
to
the
Internet,
press and hold in the Reset button for a
second using the tip of a pen. This is similar
to pressing the power button on your
computer to reboot it.
Reset
to
Factory
Defaults
•
If
you
are
experiencing
extreme
problems
with
the
Router
and
have
tried
all
other
troubleshooting measures, press and hold
in the Reset button for 30 seconds. This will
restore the factory defaults and clear all of
the Router’s custom settings.
You can also reset the Router to factory
defaults using the
System Management >
Factory
Default
screen
of
the
Router’s
web-based utility.
1, 2, 3, 4 (LAN)
These Ethernet ports connect
the Router to wired computers and other
Ethernet network devices.
Internet (WAN1)
This port connects to a cable
or DSL modem.
DMZ/Internet (WAN2)
This port can be used
in one of two 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
switch or public server.
Right Side Panel
Power
The Power port connects to the AC
power adapter.
Left Side Panel
Security Slot
You can attach a lock to the
security slot so the Router will be protected
from theft.