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Chapter 2: Getting to Know the ADSL2 Modem
The Front Panel
ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet
The Front Panel
The Modem's LEDs, where information about network activity is displayed, are located on the front panel.
Power Green. The Power LED lights up when the Modem is powered on.
Ethernet Green. The Ethernet LED lights up when the Modem is connected to your computer or network
through the Ethernet port. It flashes when there is activity on the Ethernet port.
USB Green. The USB LED lights up when the Modem is connected to your computer or network
through the USB port. It flashes when there is activity on the USB port.
DSL Green. The DSL LED flashes when the Modem is establishing a connection to your DSL ISP. It is
solidly lit when the Modem is synchronized with your ISP.
Internet Green. The Internet LED lights up and flashes when the Modem is sending or receiving data transmissions.
Red. The LED lights up red when there are communation problems (e.g. wrong password, PPPoE server not responding, etc.)
Figure 2-2: Front Panel