Knowing Your Modem
The Modem is designed to be placed on a desktop. All of the cables exit from the rear of the Modem for better organization and utility. The LED indicators are easily visible on the front of the Modem to provide you with information about network activity and status.
Front Panel
1. Power LED
When you apply power to the Modem or restart it, a short period of time elapses while the Modem boots up. When the Modem has completely booted up, the Power LED becomes a SOLID light, indicating the Modem is ready for use.
Off | Modem is off |
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On | Modem is on |
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2. LAN Status LED
When a computer is properly connected to the LAN port on the rear of the Modem, the associated LED will light. A solid light means a computer or a
Off |
| Your computer is not connected |
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On - blinking |
| Connected and transmitting or receiving data |
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On |
| Your computer is connected |
3. USB DATA LED |
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Knowing Your Modem
When a computer is properly connected to the USB port on the rear of the Modem, the LED will light. Solid GREEN means a computer is connected and the drivers are installed. When information is being sent over the port, the LED blinks rapidly.
Off | Your computer is not connected |
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Green - blinking | Connected and transmitting or receiving data |
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Green | Your computer is connected |
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4. ADSL DATA LED
The ADSL Data LED shows you when the Modem is connected to the Internet. When the LED is OFF, the Modem is NOT connected to the Internet. When the LED is solid light, the Modem is connected to the Internet. When the LED is blinking, the Modem is transmitting or receiving data from the Internet.
Off | Not connected to Internet |
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On - blinking | Connected and transmitting or receiving data |
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On | Connected to Internet |
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5. ADSL SYNC LED
The ADSL LED flashes light during negotiation with your ISP. It stays light when the Modem is connected properly to your ADSL service.
Off | No ADSL connection |
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On - blinking | Negotiating connection |
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On | ADSL link is up and connected |
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