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Product overview
Linksys E-Series
E4200
Top view
Indicator light
• Indicator light—Stays on steadily while power is connected and
following a successful Wi-Fi Protected Setup connection. Pulses slowly
during bootup, during firmware upgrades, and during a Wi-Fi Protected
Setup connection. Flashes quickly when there is a Wi-Fi Protected Setup
error.
Back view
Ethernet ports
Wi-Fi Protected Setup button
Internet port Power port
Reset button
USB port
• Ethernet ports—Connect Ethernet cables (also called network cables)
to these Gigabit (10/100/1000) ports, color coded blue, and to other
wired Ethernet network devices on your network.
• Internet port—Connect an Ethernet cable (also called a network or
Internet cable) to this port, color coded yellow, and to your modem.
• Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ button—Press this button to easily configure
wireless security on Wi-Fi Protected Setup-enabled network devices. For
more information, see “Wireless Security” on page 8.
• USB port—To easily share disk storage with other users on your network
or on the Internet, connect a USB drive to this port. .
• Reset button—Press and hold this button for 5-10 seconds (until the
port lights flash at the same time) to reset the router to its factory defaults.
You can also restore the defaults using the browser-based utility.
• Power—Connect the included AC power adapter to this port.
CAUTION
Use only the adapter that came with your router.
• Power button—Press | (on) to turn on the router.