Connecting to the Internet
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NETGEAR DOCSIS 3.0 N450 Wi-Fi Data Gateway
Upstream
• Blue. More than one upstream channel is locked.
• Solid. One upstream channel is locked.
• Blinking green. The unit is ranging on the upstream.
• Off. No downstream channel is locked.
Internet
• Solid green. The cable modem is online.
• Slow blink. The cable modem is receiving DHCP information.
• Fast blink. The cable modem is downloading the configuration file.
• Off. The cable modem is offline.
LAN (Ethernet)
Green indicates 1,000 Mbps. Amber indicates 100/10 Mbps.
• Solid. An Ethernet device is connected and powered on.
• Blinking. Data is being transmitted or received on the Ethernet port.
• Off. No Ethernet device is detected on the Ethernet port.
Wireless
On/Off
• Solid green. The wireless card is plugged in and enabled.
• Blinking. There is traffic on the wireless card.
• Off. The wireless card is either disabled or not plugged in.
To enable or disable the card, press this button for 3 seconds.
WPS
Pressing this button opens a 2-minute window for the gateway to connect with other
WPS-enabled devices. For more information, about using the WPS method to implement
security, see the Use Push 'N' Connect (WPS) Wireless Setup on page 15.
LED Description (continued)