port. This will indicate that the connection is firmly attached. Then look at the
front of your router, and you will see a WAN LED. If this light is lit, it will
indicate that you have a connection coming from your modem. This is vital to
successfully establishing an internet connection through the router.
Troubleshooting Tip 1: If this light does not come on, you should check if your
cables are firmly inserted. Also try switching cables as well. If the light still does
not appear, try using a crossover RJ45 cable.
Step 3: You can plug from ports 1, 2, 3 or 4 into your network card. Double-
check to be sure that the RJ45 connection coming from that particular port is
firmly inserted into your network card. Once this connection is locked in, you
will see a link light on the router indicating that there is a connection between
your computer and router.
Troubleshooting Tip 2: If you do not see a link light, make sure that the
connection coming from your computer is not loose. Try switching the cables as
well.
Troubleshooting Tip 3: Try using a different port on the router if you continue to
have problems getting a link light on the first port you have tried. Also check your
operating system and verify that your network card is working properly. You can
check this through the Device Manager.
Step 4: Now that the link lights indicate all connections are valid, you are ready
to begin configuring your PC.
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