Hardware Manual for the Model CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway
C-8 Configuring Wireless Security in Windows XP
Wireless Connection Indicators
The NETGEAR wireless adapters provide the indicators which give you feedback on the status of
your wireless connection:
• LEDs on the wireless adapter indicate the condition of wireless link.
• The color of the SysTray icon is on the System Tray portion of the taskbar in the Microsoft
Windows desktop indicates the status of the connection.
Interpreting the LED on the CG814WG
These LEDs are described below.
Table 2-1: LED Descriptions
LED Activity Description
LINK -- Green On The card is plugged in to the notebook PC.
Blinking Blinking indicates the CG814WG is trying to establish a
connection but is unable to do so.
ACTIVITY -- Amber On/Blinking
If blinking, the CG814WG is has a connection and is
transmitting or receiving data.
Off There is no wireless network connection.