This chapter describes the functions of the cable modem's LEDs and connectors. When the Power,
and Ready LEDs are illuminated, the cable modem is working properly.
The following section provides an overview of the LEDs on the front of the cable modem and what
each LED represents.
2.1 LEDs on the Front Panel
LED
Name
Power
Indicates that the cable modem has successfully completed internal power-on tests.
Indicates connectivity and traffic between the Ethernet port on the cable modem and the
Ethernet
PC's Ethernet port.
Indicates upstream status and traffic received from the cable network. If cable modem
US
operates with bonded channels, LED color will be orange; otherwise, it will be green.
Indicates downstream status and traffic transmitted from the cable modem to the cable
DS
network. If cable modem operates with bonded channels, LED color will be orange;
otherwise, it will be green.
Indicates that the cable modem has completed the IP acquisition and registration process
Ready
and is ready to send/receive data.
2 Cable Modem LEDs and Connectors
Description
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