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Chapter 3: getting to know the broadband router – Linksys RT042 User Manual

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Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Broadband Router
The Front Panel

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.

Figure 3-1: Front Panel

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