Linksys WRT54GX Network Router User Manual


 
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Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router
The Front Panel
Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX
The Front Panel
The Router’s LEDs, where information about network activity is displayed, are located on the front panel.
1, 2, 3, 4 Green. These numbered LEDs, corresponding with the numbered ports on the Router’s back
panel, serve two purposes. If the LED is continuously lit, the Router is successfully connected
to a device through that po
Internet Green. The Internet LED lights up when there is a connection made through the Internet
port.rt. A flashing LED indicates network activity over that port.
Wireless Green. The Wireless LED lights up whenever there is a successful wireless connection. If the
LED is flashing, the Router is actively sending or receiving data over the network.
DMZ Green. The DMZ LED indicates when the DMZ function is being used. This LED will remain lit
as long as DMZ is enabled.
Power 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.
Figure 3-3: The Router’s LEDs
dmz: removes the Router's firewall protection from
one PC, allowing it to be "seen" from the Internet