TROUBLESHOOTING

Diagnosing CPE Indicators

The TigerAccess Extended Ethernet CPE operation is easily monitored via the LED indicators to identify problems. The table below describes common problems you may encounter and possible solutions. If the solutions in the table fail to resolve the problem, contact SMC Technical Support for advice.

Symptom

Cause

Solution

POWER

Power outlet,

• Check the power outlet by plugging in

indicator does

power cord, or

another device that is functioning

not light up after

external power

properly.

power on.

adapter may be

• Check the power adapter with another

 

defective.

device.

 

 

 

LAN LINK

Network

• Verify that the CPE and computer are

indicator does

interface (e.g., a

powered on.

not light up after

network adapter

• Be sure the cable is plugged into both

making a

card in the

the CPE and the computer.

connection.

attached

• Verify that the proper cable type is

 

computer),

 

used and its length does not exceed

 

network cable, or

 

specified limits.

 

CPE LAN port

 

• Check the network adapter in the

 

may be defective.

 

computer and cable connections for

 

 

 

 

possible defects. Replace the defective

 

 

adapter or cable if necessary.

LINE LINK

VDSL switch,

• Verify that the CPE and attached

indicator does

cabling, or CPE

VDSL switch are powered on.

not light up after

LINE port may

• Be sure the cable is plugged into both

making a

be defective.

the CPE and an RJ-11 telephone jack.

connection.

 

• Verify that the cable length does not

 

 

exceed specified limits.

 

 

• Check the cable connections on the

 

 

CPE, wall jack, punch-down block/

 

 

patch panel, and the VDSL switch for

 

 

possible defects. Replace the defective

 

 

cable if necessary.

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SMC Networks SMC7500A/VCP manual Troubleshooting, Diagnosing CPE Indicators

SMC7500A/VCP specifications

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