Frequently Asked Question
What do the modem lights mean?
CURRENTLY SUPPORTED / RECOMMENDED MODEMS:
Thomson SpeedTouch 516v6
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a successful startup and good power.
(off) check the power connection, and the push button switch on the back of the 
a failed startup / modem failure.
A solid orange light indicates bootloader active.
(blinking) indicates network activity.
OLDER / UN-SUPPORTED MODEMS
The modems shown below are no longer supported although they MAY continue to work. If they continue to operate after the network upgrades, they will likely operate at a less than ideal speed. By replacing these modems with the current model shown above, you will improve the speed and stability of your Internet connection.
Linksys ADSLME3
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ADSL Act Flashes when there is internet activity.
ADSL Link Should be lit when you have an ADSL connection.
LAN Link Should be lit when the modem is plugged in to your computer.
Alert Will light up if there is a problem with your ADSL connection.
Power Indicates your modem is receiving power.
This modem requires a crossover ethernet cable.
DLink 300g
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Power Indicates your modem is receiving power.
Status Should be flashing once per second when the modem is operating
correctly. However, your modem may or may not be receiving an ADSL signal.
ADSL Link Should be lit when you have an ADSL connection.
ADSL Act Flashes when there is internet activity.
Ethernet Link Should be lit when the modem is plugged in to your computer.
Ethernet Act Flashes when there is activity from your computer.
This modem requires a straight through (Standard) ethernet cable.
DLink 300i
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Power Indicates your modem is receiving power.
Status Should be flashing once per second when the modem is operating
correctly. However, your modem may or may not be receiving an ADSL signal.
ADSL Link Should be lit when you have an ADSL connection.
ADSL Act Flashes when there is internet activity.
Ethernet Link Should be lit when the modem is plugged in to your computer.
Ethernet Act Flashes when there is activity from your computer.
This modem requires a straight through (Standard) ethernet cable.
Gnet DSL
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Power Indicates your modem is receiving power.
ADSL Should be lit when you have an ADSL connection.
PC Should be lit when the modem is plugged in to your computer.
RX Flashes when your modem is receiving data.
TX Flashes when your modem is sending data.
This modem requires a straight through (Standard) ethernet cable.
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