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Hardware Quick Reference for LANCOM 1800EF Router
A quick reference guide for the LANCOM 1800EF router, covering hardware interface connections, LED status indicators, mounting instructions, and technical specifications.
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Quick guide from the manual
This document provides essential hardware information for the LANCOM 1800EF router. Before initial startup, ensure the device is placed in a well-ventilated area, the power plug is freely accessible, and you use the provided power adapter. For desktop use, attach the adhesive rubber footpads. For wall mounting, use the provided drilling template.
Hardware Interfaces
The device features several ports for connectivity:
- Ethernet interfaces (ETH 1-4): Use the kiwi-colored cable to connect to your PC or LAN switch.
- WAN interface: Use the green-colored cable to connect to your WAN modem.
- SFP interface: Supports 1000Base-SX or 1000Base-LX modules (not included).
- USB interface: Connect USB printers, serial devices, or UMTS modems.
- USB-C configuration interface: Used for device configuration.
- Power: Connect the power adapter and turn the bayonet connector 90° clockwise until it clicks into place.
LED Status Indicators
The LEDs provide real-time status of the device:
- Power: Green indicates operational status. Red/green blinking indicates a missing configuration password. Red blinking indicates a hardware error.
- Online: Indicates WAN connection status. Green blinking means negotiation, green permanently means active.
- SFP: Indicates SFP module status and network connection.
- WAN: Indicates synchronization status with the modem.
- ETH 1-4: Green indicates a network link; flickering indicates data transmission.
- VPN: Green indicates an active VPN connection.
- Reset: Pressing for up to 5 seconds restarts the device; pressing until LEDs flash resets the configuration.
Technical Specifications
- Power Supply: 12 V DC, external adapter (110 or 230 V) with bayonet connector.
- Environment: Temperature 0–40 °C; humidity 0–95% (non-condensing).
- Housing: Robust synthetic housing, ready for wall mounting, Kensington lock.
- Interfaces: 1x WAN (10/100/1000 Mbps), 4x ETH (10/100/1000 Mbps), 1x SFP, 1x USB 2.0, 1x USB-C.
- WAN Protocols: PPPoE, Multi-PPPoE, ML-PPP, PPTP, IPoE, RIP-1, RIP-2, VLAN, IP.
Manufacturer information
LANCOM Systems GmbH
Practical help
Common problems
Power LED blinking red
Indicates a hardware error.
Power LED blinking red/green
Configuration password is not set; the device configuration is unprotected.
WAN LED blinking orange
Synchronization with the modem is in progress.
SFP LED red permanently
SFP is enabled in the configuration but no SFP module is present.
Before use
- Ensure the power plug is freely accessible at all times.
- Attach adhesive rubber footpads if operating the device on a desktop.
- Keep ventilation slots on the side of the device clear of obstruction.
- Use the supplied drilling template for wall mounting.
- Use only the supplied power adapter.
- Ensure the bayonet connector is turned 90° clockwise until it clicks.
Images and diagrams
- The front panel diagram identifies ports 1-6: Ethernet, WAN, SFP, USB, USB-C, and Power.
- The LED table maps status lights to specific functions: Power, Online, SFP, WAN, ETH, VPN, and Reset.
Model compatibility
- SFP module and cable are not included.
- USB port supports USB printers, serial devices (COM-port servers), or supported UMTS USB modems.
- Up to 3 ETH ports can be switched to act as additional WAN ports.
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