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Chapter 2: Getting to Know the ADSL2 Modem
The Front Panel
ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet
The Front Panel
The Modem's LEDs, where information about network activity is displayed, are located on the front panel.
Power
Green. The
Power
LED lights up when the Modem is powered on.
Ethernet
Green. The
Ethernet
LED lights up when the Modem is connected to your computer or network
through the Ethernet port. It flashes when there is activity on the Ethernet port.
USB
Green. The
USB
LED lights up when the Modem is connected to your computer or network
through the USB port. It flashes when there is activity on the USB port.
DSL
Green. The
DSL
LED flashes when the Modem is establishing a connection to your DSL ISP. It is
solidly lit when the Modem is synchronized with your ISP.
Internet
Green. The
Internet
LED lights up and flashes when the Modem is sending or receiving data
transmissions.
Figure 2-2: Front Panel