Modecom MC-421 User Manual page 22

WLAN Router
Table 1. LED Indicators
Label
POWER
WLAN
WPS
WAN
LAN
1/2/3/4
If the LEDs illuminate as expected, test your Internet connection from a LAN computer. To do this, open your web
browser, and type the URL of any external website. The LED labeled WAN should blink rapidly and then appear solid
as the device connects to the site.
If the LEDs do not illuminate as expected, you may need to configure your Internet access settings using the infor-
mation provided by your ISP. For details, see Internet Access. If the LEDs still do not illuminate as expected or the
web page is not displayed, see Troubleshooting Suggestions or contact your ISP for assistance.
Default device settings
In addition to handling the xDSL / Cable modem connection to your ISP, the Wireless Gateway can provide a variety
of services to your network. The device is preconfigured with default settings for use with a typical home or small
office network.
The table below lists some of the most important default settings; these and other features are described fully in the
subsequent chapters. If you are familiar with network configuration, review these settings to verify that they meet
the needs of your network. Follow the instructions to change them if necessary. If you are unfamiliar with these set-
tings, try using the device without modification, or contact your ISP for assistance.
We strongly recommend that you contact your ISP prior to changing the default configuration.
WARNING
Option
WAN Port IP Address
LAN Port
IP Address
DHCP (Dynamic
Host Configuration
Protocol)
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Color Function
On: device is powered on
green
Off: device is powered off
On: WLAN link established and active
green
Blink: Valid Wireless packet being transferred
Off: WPS link isn't established and active
green
Blink: Valid WPS packet being transferred
On: WAN link established and active
green Off: No LAN link
Blink: Valid Ethernet packet being transferred
On: LAN link established and active
green Off: No LAN link
Blink: Valid Ethernet packet being transferred
Default Setting
DHCP Client
Assigned static IP address:
10.0.0.2
Subnet mask:
255.255.255.0
DHCP server enabled with
the following pool of ad-
dresses:
10.0.0.100
through
10.0.0.200
Explanation/Instructions
This is the temporary public IP address of the WAN port on
the device. It is an unnumbered interface that is replaced
as soon as your ISP assigns a 'real' IP address. See Network
Settings -> WAN Interface.
This is the IP address of the LAN port on the device. The
LAN port connects the device to your Ethernet network.
Typically, you will not need to change this address. See
Network Settings -> LAN Interface.
The Wireless Gateway maintains a pool of private IP ad-
dresses for dynamic assignment to your LAN computers.
To use this service, you must have set up your compu-
ters to accept IP information dynamically, as described in
Configuring Ethernet PCs.