Chapter 3: Getting To Know The Broadband Router; The Front Panel; Figure 3-1: Front Panel - Linksys RT042 User Manual

Broadband Router

Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Broadband Router

The Front Panel

The Router's LEDs are located on the front panel.
LEDs
Ethernet 1-4 Green. The Ethernet LEDs serves two purposes. If an LED is continuously lit, the Router
is connected to a device through the corresponding port (1, 2, 3, or 4). If an LED is
flashing, the Router is actively sending or receiving data over that port.
Internet1 Green. The Internet1 LED lights up when the Router is connected to your cable or DSL
modem through the corresponding Internet port.
Internet2 Green. The Internet2 LED lights up when the Router is connected to your cable or DSL
modem through the second Internet port.
Diag Orange. The Diag LED lights up when the system is not ready. The LED goes off when
the system is ready.
System Green. The System LED lights up when the Router is powered on. If the LED is flashing,
the Router is running a diagnostic test.
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Broadband Router
The Front Panel

Figure 3-1: Front Panel

port: the connection point on a computer or networking
device used for plugging in cables or adapters.
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