ZyXEL Communications C1100Z Quick Start Manual page 5

3. USB: You can connect a USB memory stick or a USB hard drive for
file sharing. The Device automatically detects the USB device.
Alternatively, use a USB cable (not provided) to connect a USB
printer to this port.
4. POWER: Use the provided power adaptor to connect the POWER
socket to an appropriate power source. Make sure the power at the
outlet is on. After connecting the power adaptor, look at the lights on
the front panel.
• The POWER light blinks while your Device starts up and then stays
on once it is ready.
• The DSL light is either amber or green (depending on your
configuration method, see
Device has a DSL connection.
• The INTERNET light turns on when the gateway is able to access
the Internet and will blink when your Device is sending or receiving
data.
• The WAN/LAN light is on if it is properly connected and blinks when
there is traffic.
• Each ETHERNET light is on if the corresponding LAN port is
properly connected and blinks when there is traffic.
• The USB light turns on when there is a USB printer or memory
device is connected to the Device and blinks when transmitting data.
• The Wi-Fi 2.4G light is green when the wireless LAN is ready and
blinks when there is traffic.
• The WPS light is green when WPS is enabled and blinks amber
while WPS is in process.
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If the lights do not come on, check your connections and inspect your cables
for damage. If the lights are still off, contact technical support.
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