LEDs on the Front of the Modem
•power: Indicates that the cable modem has successfully completed internal
•usb: Indicates connectivity between the USB port on the cable modem and the PC’s USB port
•enet: Indicates connectivity between the ethernet port on the cable modem and the PC’s ethernet port.
•send: Indicates that data is being transmitted from the cable modem to the cable network.
•recv: Indicates that data is being received from the cable network.
•sync: Indicates the connection status between the cable modem and the cable network. The LED is lit when the cable modem has established a downstream channel with the cable service provider’s Cable Modem Termination System (CMTS).
•ready: Indicates that the cable modem has completed the ranging/registration process and is ready to send/receive data.
Installation problems with the cable modem are commonly due to the cable network and its topography. LEDs on the front panel of the cable modem reveal operational status and help you determine problem areas.
Connectors on the Back of the Modem
This list of connectors describes where to connect the cables and power adapter when installing the cable modem.
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