Linksys Guide to Cable Modem LED Indicators and Features

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Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections

Front Panel LEDs

The Cable Modem’s LEDs are located on the front panel.

 

Figure 2-2: Front Panel

Power

Green. The Power LED lights up when the Cable Modem is powered on. It stays solid after the

 

self-test. If the LED lights up red, the self-test has failed.

Internet, Online

Green. The Online LED flashes when the Cable Modem is establishing a connection to your

 

cable ISP. It is solidly lit when the Cable Modem is synchronized with your cable ISP.

Internet, DS

Green. The DS (Downstream) LED lights up and flashes when the Cable Modem is trying to

 

lock on a downstream signal. The LED stays solid when it has locked on the signal.

Internet, US

Green. The US (Upstream) LED lights up and flashes when the Cable Modem is trying to lock

 

on an upstream signal. The LED stays solid when it has locked on the signal.

Ethernet

Green. The Ethernet LED lights up when the Cable Modem is connected to your computer or

 

network through the Ethernet port. It flashes when there is activity on the Ethernet port. The

 

LED will light up orange when there is a data collision.

USB

Green. The USB LED lights up when the Cable Modem is connected to your computer or

 

network through the USB port. It flashes when there is activity on the USB port. The LED will

 

light up orange when the USB is connected and before the driver is installed.

NOTE: If the US and DS LEDs are flashing, the modem is still operating, but your Internet service has been disabled by your Internet Service Provider.

NOTE: If the US, DS, and Online LEDs are flashing, the modem is performing a self-test.

Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Cable Modem

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Front Panel LEDs

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Contents Cable Modem Copyright and Trademarks Table of Contents Back Panel Front PanelIntroduction What’s in this Guide?Introduction What’s in this Guide? Getting to Know the Cable Modem Back Panel PortsFront Panel LEDs Internet, OnlineOverview Connecting the Cable ModemConnection Using the Ethernet Port Connection Using the USB Port Connect the USB CableInstalling the USB Driver for Windows XP Instructions for Installing the DriverInstalling the USB Driver for Windows WelcomeDriver Files Search Results Installing the USB Driver for Windows Millennium Add New Hardware WizardInstalling the Driver for Windows Add New Hardware WizardSelect Updated Driver Appendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsPower on the Cable Modem goes on and off sporadically Appendix B Windows Help TCP/IPAppendix C Glossary Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections Cable Modem with USB and Ethernet Connections Appendix D Specifications Appendix E Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix F Regulatory Information FCC StatementAppendix G Contact Information