Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 5
1. WPS button – Turns Push ‘N’ Connect (WPS) security on and off. When wireless security is
enabled, the Push ‘N’ Connect LED on the front of the wireless router is solid green. See
“Push 'N' Connect” on page 3.
2. Wireless On/Off button – Turns the Wireless network on and off. When the Wireless
network is enabled, the Wireless LED on the front of the router is solid green. See “Wireless”
on page 3.
Router Label
The label on the bottom of the wireless router shows the router’s MAC address, serial number,
security PIN, and factory default login information.
The ports on the router are color-coded to distinguish your Internet port from the other four ports
that connect to the wired computer(s) on your Local Area Network (LAN).
Positioning Your Wireless Router
The wireless router lets you access your network from virtually anywhere within the operating
range of your wireless network. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless
connection can vary significantly depending on the physical placement of your router. For
example, the thickness and number of walls the wireless signal must pass through might limit the
range. For best results, place your router:
Figure 4
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