Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router. Linksys WRK54G (EU/LA)

Wireless-G Broadband Router

Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband

Router

The Back

The Broadband Router's ports, where the cables are connected, are located on the back panel.

Figure 3-1: The Broadband Router’s Back Panel

Reset Button

Internet

1, 2, 3, 4

Power

There are two ways to reset the Broadband Router's factory defaults. Either press the Reset

Button, for approximately five seconds, or restore the defaults from the Administration tab -

Factory Defaults in the Broadband Router's Web-based Utility.

The Internet port is where you will connect your broadband Internet connection.

These ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the Broadband Router to your networked PCs and other

Ethernet network devices.

The Power port is where you will connect the power adapter.

Important: Resetting the Broadband Router will erase all of your settings (WEP Encryption,

Wireless and LAN settings, etc.) and replace them with the factory defaults. Do not reset the Broadband Router if you want to retain these settings.

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Wireless-G Broadband Router

The Front Panel

The Router’s LEDs, where information about network activity is displayed, are located on the front panel.

Figure 3-2: The Broadband Router’s Front Panel

Power

DMZ

WLAN

1, 2, 3, 4

Internet

Green. The Power LED lights up and will stay on while the Router is powered on. When the

Router goes through its self-diagnostic mode during every boot-up, this LED will flash. When the diagnostic is complete, the LED will be solidly lit.

Green. The DMZ LED indicates when the DMZ function is being used. This LED will remain lit as long as DMZ is enabled.

Green. The WLAN LED lights up whenever there is a successful wireless connection. If the LED is flashing, the Broadband Router is actively sending or receiving data over the network.

Green. These numbered LEDs, corresponding with the numbered ports on the Broadband

Router’s back panel, serve two purposes. If the LED is continuously lit, the Broadband Router is successfully connected to a device through that port. A flashing LED indicates network activity over that port.

Green. The Internet LED lights up when there is a connection made through the Internet port.

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