cable modem question

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Renegade_Smash
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cable modem question

Post by Renegade_Smash »

Hi
I am like new to cable modems so bear with me.
What does it mean when the test light on the cable modem is continually flashing???
Cause I saw it happen this morning fo rhte first time since I got cable



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Post by arkie »

I'm new too.. just got mine. :confused: :D

Mine has a power light..on.
Cable light....on when cable is plugged in and up.
PC light.....on when pc is on
Data light..flashing on and off when sending/receiving data, normally off.
Test light....off. Only on when power is first turned on to modem. :)
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Post by Raos »

I'm sure you can check your modem manufacturer's site, and they should have a page explaining your modems light status.
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Post by HalfLifer »

Means your modem is re-syncing with your provider.
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Post by ace »

it is what halflifer said. but this really shouldnt happen, you might have a problem with your lines. call your provider and ask them.


by the way, why dont you tell me what happened to [ts]!!!
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Post by Merc »

Yeah I have the RCA Cable modem and Recently the cable light has been Continously Flashing. My connection seems fine. I am hittin SG and 30ms no it isnt going slow.
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Post by HelloNhalleluja »

it's setting up, read user manual to find out exactly what they mean
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