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Diagnosing connection problems
This section describes some connection problems you may encounter with your HomePortal home network
and provides suggestions for solving those problems. If the problem you are having is not covered here or
in the 2Wire online Help system, or if the suggestions provided do not solve the problem, call the
Technical Support number provided with your HomePortal.

POWER indicator light is not lit

If the POWER indicator light is not lit, the HomePortal is not getting power:
1. Check to see if the power cable is plugged into the power outlet or power strip.
2. If the power cable is plugged into a power strip, make sure the power strip is turned on.
3. Make sure the power cord is correctly and securely connected into the HomePortal.
4. Verify that both ends of the power cord are firmly plugged into the brick.
Note: If the POWER indicator light is red (signifying a system error), or does not light after performing
the steps above, contact 2Wire Customer Care.

BROADBAND LINK indicator light is red

If the BROADBAND LINK indicator light is red, the HomePortal has not established a connection to your
DSL service provider:
1. Go to the HomePortal default page (http://Home) and click the Info button. Follow the onscreen
instructions.
2. Verify that a telephone cord is plugged into the LINE port on the HomePortal and into the telephone
wall jack with DSL service.
3. Verify that DSL service is activated by calling your DSL service provider.

HOME NETWORK indicator light is not lit

If your networked computers are powered on and the HOME NETWORK indicator light is not lit, the
HomePortal may not have been connected correctly. Double check the connection diagrams for your
particular connection type against your completed HomePortal setup.