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The majority of external Modems feature LED indicators on the front panel that report the modem
status. Your modem may not have ALL these lights and could even use different identifying letter
for them. These indicators are normally coloured red, although this in not standard and could differ.
Send (Transmit)
SD (TD) On when modem is transmitting data to a remote modem
Data
AA Auto Answer On when modem is set to accept calls for Answering M/C.
DSL Modems display lights (LEDs) to indicate the status of that modem. Lights will vary
by make and model of the modem, but have similar qualities. At minimum, the Power,
WAN/Internet/DSL/Sync, LAN/Ethernet/Link and Activity lights should be lit
Colors
Blink/Steady
Indicators
a. "Power" - This light indicates whether the modem is turned on and functioning. If
this light is not lit, the modem isn't on, and nothing is going to work.
1. Verify the modem it switched on, and plugged in.
2. Verify the outlet it's plugged into is functioning (plug in a lamp or
something?)
b. "WAN/Internet/DSL/Sync" - This light indicates connection with the outside
world. If this light is steady green, the customer is in Sync.
c. "LAN/Ethernet/Link" - This light is for the connection between the customer's
computer and their DSL modem. If this light is in a failure state, the problem is in
between the computer and the DSL modem. Check the Ethernet cable is the
proper type, and properly connected.
d. "Activity/RX/TX"- This light indicates traffic. This one normally does blink.
e. 'Wireless/WLAN" - some modems have wireless built in, and this light indicates
the status of the wireless network.