12 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 98/NT/Me/2000/XP, Unix,
Mac OS 8.5 or higher).
■ An Ethernet 10 Mbps 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.
■ An active ADSL subscription and connection.
■ 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 state of various networking and connection
operations.
Figure 3 Router - Front Panel
1Power LED
Green
Indicates that the Router is powered on.
2SYNC LED
Green
If the LED is on it indicates that DSL connection is present. This LED
flashes during configuration at power up.
OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router
3CRWDR100A-72
LAN Status
Power SYNC Online WLAN 1 2 3 4
Green = 100M, Yellow = 10M, Flash = Activity
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