Interpreting the
Network Status
Lights
2
Using Network Communications
Select Ethernet network interface controllers include network
status lights:
The link light illuminates when the system is physically
connected to an active network.
The activity light illuminates when the computer detects
network activity. When the system is connected to a
highly used network, the activity light will remain on
almost constantly.
The 100TX light illuminates during 100-Mbs operation.
Some NICs include only two network status lights where link
(light on) and activity (light blinking) are indicated by one light
and 100-Mbs operation is indicated by the second light.
If Remote Wakeup is enabled, the link and activity lights will
remain functional even when power to the computer is turned
off.