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Hardware Setup
9
N300 WiFi ADSL2+ Modem Router (N300RM)
Hardware Features
Before you cable your modem router, take a moment to become familiar with the front, side,
and back panels and the label. Pay particular attention to the LEDs on the front panel.
Front Panel
The modem router front panel has two buttons and status LEDs.
Power
Ethernet
ADSL
Internet
WPS
Wireless
Figure 2. Modem router front panel
Table 1. Button and LED descriptions
Icon Description
WPS
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you join a secure wireless network without typing the password.
See WPS Method on page 23.
Solid green.
A WPS-capable device is connected to the router.
Blinking green. WPS connection with WPS-capable device is in process.
Off. No WPS connection.
Wireless
You can press the Wireless button to turn the wireless radio off and on.
Blinking green. Data is being transmitted or received over the wireless link.
Off. The
wireless radio is turned off.
Internet
Solid green. The Internet connection has been established.
Blinking green.
There is traffic on the Internet port.
Solid red. The
Internet connection failed.
Off. No Internet connection.