Orion 3000 User Manual

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User’s Guide

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• PWR: Indicates that the wireless cable modem has successfully completed

internal power-on tests.

• USB: Indicates connectivity between the USB port on the wireless cable modem

and the PC’s USB port.

• ENET: Indicates connectivity between the Ethernet port on the wireless cable

modem and the Ethernet port on the PC or Mac. This LED blinks when the
wireless cable modem is transferring or receiving data over the Ethernet cable.

• SEND: Indicates that data is being transmitted from the wireless cable modem to

the cable network.

• RECV: Indicates that data is being received from the cable network.
• SYNC: Indicates the connection status between the wireless cable modem and

the cable network. The LED is lit when the wireless cable modem has
established a downstream channel with the cable service provider’s Cable
Modem Termination System (CMTS).

• READY: Indicates that the wireless cable modem has completed the

ranging/registration process and is ready to send/receive data.

• WLAN LNK: Indicates that a wireless client(s) is linked to the wireless cable

modem.

• WLAN ACT: This LED blinks when the wireless cable modem is transferring or

receiving data with the wireless clients.

Installation problems with the wireless cable modem are commonly due to the cable network and
its topography. LEDs on the front panel of the wireless cable modem reveal operational status
and help you determine problem areas.


Connectors on the Back of the Modem

This list of connectors describes where to connect the cables and power adapter when installing

the wireless cable modem.

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