Position Your Wireless Router - NETGEAR DGND4000 User Manual

N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit ADSL Modem Router DGND4000
Table 9. LAN LED
Icon LED Activity
Solid green
Blinking green
Off
Table 10. Power On/Off LED
Icon LED Activity
Solid green
Solid red
Off
Restore Factory
Settings

Position Your Wireless Router

The wireless modem router lets you access your network from anywhere within the operating
range of your wireless network. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless
connection can vary significantly depending on the physical placement of your router. For
example, the thickness and number of walls the wireless signal passes through can limit the
range. For best results, place your router:
• Near the center of the area where your computers and other devices operate, and
preferably within line of sight to your wireless devices.
• So it is accessible to an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for wired computers.
• In an elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings
between the wireless modem router and your other devices to a minimum.
• Away from electrical devices that are potential sources of interference, such as ceiling
fans, home security systems, microwaves, computers, or the base of a cordless phone or
2.4-GHz cordless phone.
• Away from any large metal surfaces, such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs. Large
expanses of other materials such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick, and
concrete can also affect your wireless signal.
Note: The DGND4000 should be put in a vertical position only.
Description
A LAN port has detected an Ethernet link with a device.
Data is being transmitted or received.
No link is detected on these ports.
Description
Power is supplied to the router.
POST (power-on self-test) failure or a device malfunction has occurred.
Power is not supplied to the router.
LED blinks momentarily when the Restore Factory Settings button on the
bottom of the unit is pressed for 6 seconds. The Power LED then blinks red
three times when the Restore Factory Settings button is released and then
turns green as the gateway resets to the factory defaults.
Hardware Setup
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