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1.4 Get to know XRT-401D
Back Panel
The diagram (fig1.0) below shows XRT-401D
’s back panel. The router’s back panel is divided into
three sections, LAN (1,2,3,4), WAN and Reset:
Figure 1.0
1) Local Area Network (LAN)
XRT-401D
’s 4 LAN ports are where you connect your LAN’s PCs, printer servers, hubs and
switches etc.
2) Wide Area Network (WAN)
The WAN port is the segment connected to your xDSL or Cable modem and is linked to the
Internet.
3) Reset
The Reset button allows you to do one of two things.
1) If problems occur with your router, press the router
’s reset button with a pencil tip (for
less than 4 seconds) and the router will re-boot itself, keeping your original
configurations.
2) If problems persist or you experience extreme problems or you forgot your password,
press the reset button for longer than 4 seconds and the router will reset itself to the
factory default settings (warning: your original configurations will be replaced with
the factory default settings)
Front Panel
On XRT-401D
’s front panel there are LED lights that inform you of machine current status. Below
is an explanation of each LED and its description.
LED
Light Status
Description
PWR
ON
Router
’s power supply is on
WAN
10/100M
ON
WAN port 100Mbps is connected
Off
WAN port 10Mbps is connected