Hughes Network HN9260, Installation Manual

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Chapter 7 • LEDs
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Table 10 explains what the modem status is when the LEDs are on, off, or blinking. On
means the LED is continuously lit. Blinking means the LED is usually on, but
intermittently turns off briefly. Flashing means the LED alternates between on and
off for periods of ½ sec to 1 sec.
Table 10: Front panel LED indications
LED Appearance Satellite modem status
LAN On Satellite modem is connected to a computer network card or Ethernet
device
Blinking Transmitting and/or receiving data
Off No device is connected to the LAN port or the device connected to the
LAN
port is not working properly
Transmit On OK - Transmit path is operational
Blinking, mostly on Transmitting data
Blinking, mostly off Ranging (The modem is measuring the distance to the satellite to
calibrate transmit timing and transmit power.)
Off* Condition preventing transmission
Receive On OK – Receive path is operational
Blinking Receiving data
Off* Condition preventing receipt of data
System On Connection established with the NOC
Blinking * Virus protection blocking data
Off* Condition preventing full operation
Power On Power is on and the modem is functioning normally
Flashing Operating with fallback.bin (backup) version of software
Blinking Modem is not commissioned or has lost its configuration data
Off* No power
Bold type indicates LED appearance during normal operation when the satellite modem is transmitting or
receiving data.
*Indicates an operational problem.
If it appears the LEDs are not functioning properly, make sure you have the correct
power supply. Refer to
Table 2 on page 16 for detailed power supply information.