Chapter 2: Product Overview; Front Panel; Back Panel; Right Side Panel - Cisco RV042 - Small Business Dual WAN VPN Router User Manual

Chapter 2
Chapter 2:
Product Overview

Front Panel

Diag (Red) The Diag LED lights up when the
Router is not ready for use. It turns off when the
Router is ready for use.
System
(Green) The System LED lights up
when the Router is powered on. It flashes when
the Router is running a diagnostic test.
Internet
(Green) The Internet LED lights up
when the Router is connected to a cable or DSL
modem through the Internet (WAN1) port.
DMZ/Internet (Green) The DMZ/Internet LED
lights up when the Router is actively connected
through the DMZ/Internet (WAN2) port.
DMZ Mode
(Green) The DMZ Mode LED lights
up when the Router is using DMZ mode.
1, 2, 3, 4 (LAN)
(Green) These numbered LEDs,
corresponding with the numbered ports on the
Router's back panel, serve two purposes. The
LED is solidly lit when the Router is connected
to a device through that port. The LED flashes
to indicate network activity over that port.

Back Panel

10/100 4-Port VPN Router
Reset The Reset button can be used for a warm
reset or a reset to factory defaults.
Warm Reset
If the Router is having
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problems connecting to the Internet,
press and hold in the Reset button for a
second using the tip of a pen. This is similar
to pressing the power button on your
computer to reboot it.
Reset to Factory Defaults
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experiencing
the Router and have tried all other
troubleshooting measures, press and hold
in the Reset button for 30 seconds. This will
restore the factory defaults and clear all of
the Router's custom settings.
You can also reset the Router to factory
defaults using the System Management >
Factory Default screen of the Router's
web-based utility.
1, 2, 3, 4 (LAN)
These Ethernet ports connect
the Router to wired computers and other
Ethernet network devices.
Internet (WAN1) This port connects to a cable
or DSL modem.
DMZ/Internet (WAN2)
in one of two ways, a second Internet port or
DMZ port. When used as an additional Internet
port, it connects to a cable or DSL modem.
When used as a DMZ port, it connects to a
switch or public server.

Right Side Panel

Power
The Power port connects to the AC
power adapter.

Left Side Panel

Security Slot
You can attach a lock to the
security slot so the Router will be protected
from theft.
Product Overview
If you are
extreme problems with
This port can be used
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