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14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE ROUTER
Minimum System
and Component
Requirements
Your Router requires that the computer(s) and components in your
network be configured with at least the following:
■ A computer with an operating system that supports TCP/IP
networking protocols (for example Windows 95/98/NT/Me/2000/XP,
Unix, Mac OS 8.5 or higher).
■ An Ethernet 10Mbps or 10/100 Mbps NIC for each computer to be
connected to the four-port switch on your Router.
■ An 802.11b or 802.11g wireless NIC.
■ A cable modem or DSL modem with an Ethernet port (RJ-45
connector).
■ An active Internet access account.
■ A Web browser that supports JavaScript, such as Netscape 4.7 or
higher, Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher, or Mozilla 1.2.1 or higher.
Front Panel The front panel of the Router contains a series of indicator lights (LEDs)
that help describe the status of various networking and connection
operations.
Figure 3 Router - Front Panel
1 Alert LED
Orange
Indicates a number of different conditions, as described below.
Off - The Router is operating normally.
Flashing quickly - Indicates one of the following conditions: