Using The Front Panel Leds For Troubleshooting - Hughes HX90 Installation Manual

Using the front panel LEDs for troubleshooting

This temporarily bypasses the Ethernet device as a way to help determine where
and what the problem is.
3. Power cycle the satellite router:
a. Unplug the power cord from the power source.
b. If the router is connected to a DC power source, unplug the DC input cable
from the satellite router's power supply.
c. Wait 10 sec.
d. Plug the power cord back into the power source.
e. If the power source is DC, plug the input cable back into the power supply.
CAUTION
Do not power cycle the satellite router by unplugging the power cord from the
router's rear panel. Doing so could result in static electricity discharge that could
shock you and/or damage the router.
4. Attempt to access the System Control Center by completing the steps in Satellite
router connected directly to a computer on page 100.
5. If you cannot access the System Control Center, restart the computer.
6. Try again to access the System Control Center.
If you still cannot access the System Control Center, contact your service provider.
If you can now access the System Control Center, your Ethernet device may not be
properly configured. Refer to the documentation for your Ethernet device to
configure it properly. Be sure to re-connect the satellite router to the Ethernet device
before attempting to access the System Control Center.
This section explains how to use the satellite router's front panel LEDs to recognize
and troubleshoot problems.
Before proceeding, make sure the transmit and receive cables are securely
tightened.
NOTICE
• Make sure each connector is properly aligned (not cross-threaded).
• Finger tight with no connector play is adequate.
Note: The router may operate correctly when first installed even if the transmit and
receive cable connectors are not adequately tightened. However, problems
could develop later. Therefore, correct operation of the satellite router's is not
an indication that the cables are adequately tightened.
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