What do the indicator lights on the DSL modem mean?

Your DSL modem has several Indicator lights on the front, which can be used to diagnose installation and connection problems. The following describes how to interpret the indicator lights.

Power Light: Operating State

–OFF: The DSL modem is not getting power.

–Blinking green (slow): The DSL modem is undergoing POST (power-on self test).

–Solid green: Power is on.

–Blinking orange: The DSL modem is undergoing a software upgrade.

–Solid red: System error. Contact Technical Support.

Ethernet or USB Light: Operating State

–OFF: The DSL modem is powered off or booting up.

–Solid green: Device(s) connected via Ethernet or USB.

–Flickering green: Data traffic is coming into or going out from the network.

Wireless: Operating State

–OFF: The DSL modem is powered off or booting up.

–Solid green: Device(s) connected via Wireless.

–Flickering green: Data traffic is coming into or going out from the network.

DSL or Broadband Light: Operating State

–OFF: The DSL modem is powered off or booting up.

–Blinking green (slow): The DSL modem is attempting to establish a connection to your broadband service(s).Blinking green (fast)The DSL modem has been unable to connect to the DSL signal for more than three minutes.

–Solid green: The DSL modem is fully connected to your broadband service(s).

–Solid red: Red indicates that there is no DSL signal

Internet or Service Light: Operating State

–OFF: The DSL modem has been unable to detect a DSL signal. DSL signal detected; the DSL modem is attempting to reconnect.

–Blinking green (fast): The DSL modem is attempting to establish a connection to your broadband service(s).

–Solid red: The DSL modem cannot connect to your broadband service.