Actiontec router
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Actiontec is the brand of wireless router that comes with FiOS installations.
Be sure your FiOS router firmware is updated to version 4.0.16.1.56.0.10.7 or later. (See "External Links" below.)
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Getting to Know the Router
This section contains a quick description of the Router’s lights (LEDs), ports, etc. The Router features several indicator lights on its front panel, and a series of ports and switches on its rear panel.
Front Panel:
The front panel of the Router features ten indicator lights: Power, WAN Ethernet, WAN Coax, Internet, LAN Ethernet (4), LAN Coax, and Wireless.
Power Light:
The Power light displays the Router’s current status. If the Power light glows steadily green, the Router is receiving power and fully operational. When the Power light flashes rapidly, the Router is initializing. If the Power light is not illuminated or glows red when the Power cord is plugged in and the Power switch is turned on, the Router has suffered a critical error and technical support should be contacted.
WAN Ethernet Light:
The WAN Ethernet light illuminates when the Router is connected to the Internet via Ethernet. If flashing, data traffic is passing across the port.
WAN Coax Light:
The WAN Coax light glows steadily or flashes when the Router is connected to the Internet via coaxial cable.
Internet Light:
When the Internet light glows steadily green, the Router is connected to the ISP (Internet Service Provider). If it glows amber, there is a physical connection to the ONT (Optical Network Terminator), but authentication has not taken place (i.e., no IP address is present).
LAN Ethernet Lights (1, 2, 3, 4):
The LAN Ethernet lights illuminate when the Router is connected to a local network via one or more of its Ethernet ports. If flashing, data traffic is passing across the port(s).
LAN Coax Light:
The LAN Coax light glows steadily or flashes when the Router is connected to a local network via its Coax port.
Wireless Light:
The Wireless light illuminates when the Router’s wireless access point is turned on. If flashing, data traffic is passing across the wireless connection.
Rear Panel:
The rear panel of the Router features seven ports (Coax, WAN Ethernet, LAN Ethernet [4], and Power), as well as a Reset button and Power switch.
Coax Port:
The Coax port connects the Router to the ISP or other devices using a coaxial cable.
Reset Button:
To restore the Router’s factory default settings, press and hold the Reset button for approximately ten seconds. The reset process will start about ten seconds after releasing the button. When the Router resets, all the lights on the front panel turn off, and then some of the lights start flashing. The Router has completed its reset process when the Power light glows steadily green.
Caution: Do not unplug the Power cord from the Router during the reset process. Doing so may result in the loss of the Router’s configuration information. If this occurs, reset the Router again.
WAN Ethernet Port:
The WAN Ethernet port connects the Router to the ISP using an Ethernet cable.
LAN Ethernet Ports (4):
The LAN Ethernet ports connect devices to the Router via Ethernet cables to create a local area network (LAN). The LAN Ethernet ports are 10/100 Mbps autosensing ports, and either a straight-through or crossover Ethernet cable can be used when connecting devices to the ports.
Power Switch:
The Power switch powers the Router on and off.
Power Port:
The Power port connects the Router to an electrical wall outlet via the Power cord.
