Front Panel 11 An Ethernet 10Mbps or 10/100 Mbps NIC for each computer to be connectedto the four-port switch on your Gateway. A cable modem or DSL modem with an Ethernet port (RJ-45 connector). Active Internet access account. Web browser program that supports Java Script, such as Netscape 4.0 orhigher or Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher.Front Panel The front panel of the Gateway contains a series of indicator lights (LEDs) that helpdescribe the state of various networking and connection operations.Figure 3 Cable/DSL Gateway - Front Panel1 Alert LEDorangeIndicates a number of different conditions, as described below.Off - The Gateway is operating normally.Flashing quickly - Indicates one of the following conditions: The Gateway has just been started up and is running a self-test routine, or The administrator has invoked the Reset to Factory Defaults command, or The system software is in the process of being upgradedIn each of these cases, wait until the Gateway has completed the currentoperation and the alert LED is Off.Flashing slowly - The Gateway has completed the Reset to Factory Defaultsprocess, and is waiting for you to reset the unit. To do this, remove power, wait10 seconds and then re-apply power. The Gateway will then enter the start-upsequence and resume normal operation.On for 2 seconds, and then off - The Gateway has detected and prevented ahacker from attacking your network from the Internet.Continuously on - A fault has been detected with your Gateway during thestart-up process. Refer to Chapter 6 “Troubleshooting.”2 Power LEDgreenIndicates that the Gateway is powered on.3 Four LAN Status LEDsgreen (100Mbps link) / yellow (10Mbps link) Alert LED Power LED Four LAN Status LEDs Cable/DSL Status LED