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How
do I interpret the lights on the front of the router?
The status LEDs are located on the front bezel of
the router, underneath the plastic. Use the chart below to learn
how to interpret them.
Note: There are several different versions of the
router which may cause the Status LED to behave differently. If
your router is working properly and behaves differently, you may
have an older version of the router, but there is nothing wrong
with your unit.
Normal LED Operation
This table describes your router LEDs in normal operation.
| LED Label |
Description |
LED Status |
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| Power |
Power |
On when the router has power |
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| 1, 2, 3, 4 (left) |
Link-Activity |
On with valid network connection; blinks wehn there
is activity |
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| 1, 2, 3, 4 (right) |
100 Mbps link |
On for 100 Mbps (Fast Ethernet), off for 10 Mbps |
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| WAN |
Cable/DSL Link-Acticity |
On with valid Cable/DSL connection; blinks when there
is network activity. This port runs at 10Mbps |
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| Printer |
Printer Activity |
FR3004LC only: On when print server is active |
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| COM |
Com Activity |
FR3004C, FR3004LC only: On when dial-up modem is connected
and is active. |
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| Status |
System Status |
Blinks when the unit is first powered on (self test);
may be on steady durring the following activities: when
Print Server is active; when a PPPoE session is established;
when a Dial-up session is established; while router has
recieved an IP address from the ISP (Dynamic IP) |
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Abnormal LED Operation
This table describes the router's LEDs when there is a problem
or an error
| LED Label |
Description |
LED Status |
Problem Description |
Suggestions |
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| Power |
Power |
Off |
No power to unit |
Check power adapter and source |
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| 1, 2, 3, 4 (left) |
Link-Activity |
Off |
No network connection |
Check network cable connection |
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| 1, 2, 3, 4 (right) |
100 Mbps link |
Off |
10 Mbps operation |
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| WAN |
Cable/DSL Link-Acticity |
Off |
No network connection |
Check Cable or DSL modem, check network cable connection |
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| Printer |
Printer Activity |
Off |
No print server activity |
Re-install printer server drivers |
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| COM |
Com Activity |
Off |
No modem detected |
Verify that the router is configured for WAN Type "Dial-up
modem". Check network cable connection. |
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| Status |
System Status |
On |
Power-on self-test or router is being configured |
If LED stays on, restart router or call Tech Support |
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