Linksys WRT54GP2 User Guide - Page 16

The Front Panel, Power, Ethernet 1-3, Ethernet, Phone 1-2, Phone, Internet - firmware

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Wireless-G 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. Power WLAN Ethernet 1-3 Phone 1-2 Internet 8 Figure 3-2: Front Panel Green. The Power LED lights up when the Router is powered on. If the LED is flashing, the Router is booting up, running a system self-test, or upgrading its firmware. Green. The WLAN LED lights up when there is an active wireless connection. If the LED is flashing, the Router is sending or receiving data over the wireless network. Green. The Ethernet LED serves two purposes. If the LED is solidly lit, the Router is connected to a device through the corresponding port (Ethernet 1, 2, or 3). If the LED is flashing, the Router is sending or receiving data over that port. Green. The Phone LED is solidly lit when a telephone or fax machine has a registered connection to Vonage through the corresponding port (Phone 1 or 2). (The connection is registered if your Vonage service account is active.) Otherwise, the LED does not light up. It flashes when the phone is being used or an incoming call has been detected. Green. 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." Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router The Front Panel

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Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports
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Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router
The Front Panel
The Front Panel
The Router’s LEDs, which inform you about network activities, are located on the front panel.
Power
Green. The
Power
LED lights up when the Router is powered on. If the LED is flashing, the
Router is booting up, running a system self-test, or upgrading its firmware.
WLAN
Green. The
WLAN
LED lights up when there is an active wireless connection. If the LED is
flashing, the Router is sending or receiving data over the wireless network.
Ethernet 1-3
Green. The
Ethernet
LED serves two purposes. If the LED is solidly lit, the Router is
connected to a device through the corresponding port (Ethernet 1, 2, or 3). If the LED is
flashing, the Router is sending or receiving data over that port.
Phone 1-2
Green. The
Phone
LED is solidly lit when a telephone or fax machine has a registered
connection to Vonage through the corresponding port (Phone 1 or 2). (The connection is
registered if your Vonage service account is active.) Otherwise, the LED does not light up. It
flashes when the phone is being used or an incoming call has been detected.
Internet
Green. 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.”
Figure 3-2: Front Panel