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	Information is communicated by whether the lights are green, red, off or flashing. Activity on a line is often indicated by flickering lights, when the line is active.		Information is communicated by whether the lights are green, red, off or flashing. Activity on a line is often indicated by flickering lights, when the line is active.

	Here's a summary of how to read the lights on SmartRG modems:		Here's a summary of how to read the lights on SmartRG DSL modems:

	[[File:SmartRG Modem Lights.png]]		[[File:SmartRG Modem Lights.png]]

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			=SmartRG=
			The operational status of your SmartRG DSL modem is indicated by lights (LEDs). SmartRG modems have lights to indicate power, Wide Area Network (WAN), Local Area Network (LAN), wireless (WLAN), Wi-Fi Protected Set-up (WPS), DSL and Internet connection.

			Information is communicated by whether the lights are green, red, off or flashing. Activity on a line is often indicated by flickering lights, when the line is active.

			Here's a summary of how to read the lights on SmartRG modems:

			[[File:SmartRG Modem Lights.png]]

			=TP-Link=
			The operational status of your TP-Link DSL modem is indicated by lights (LEDs). TP-Link modems have lights to indicate power, the status and activity of the DSL line, and the status and activity of connections to your computer, whether by ethernet or by wireless.

			TP-Link modems have lights on the front (8901G and 8950) or the top (8816, 8951, 8961 and 9970).

			Information is communicated by whether the lights are on, off or flashing. Activity on a line is often indicated by flickering lights, when the line is active.

			This article includes a summary of how to read the lights on TP-Link modems.

			==TD-W8951ND, TD-W8961ND & TD-W9970N==
			[[File:TP-Link 9970 LEDs.png\|600px]]

			# If the DSL LED is off, check your internet connection first.
			# If the internet LED is off, check your DSL LED first. If your DSL LED is also off, please refer to Note 1. If your DSL LED is GREEN ON, check your internet configuration.


			==TD-W8901G & TD-W8950ND==
			[[File:8901GLights.jpg\|600px]]
			;Power
			:Should be solid green. If it is unlit, there is a power problem or the unit is broken. Check that the modem is plugged in and switched on.
			;ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line)
			:Flashes green when the modem is synchronizing, will be solid green once synchronization has occurred.
			;Internet
			:Will illuminate green when authentication has been successful, and will flash to show data traffic.
			;WLAN light (Wireless Local Area Network)
			:Will be solid green or flashing green if a computer is connected to the wireless.
			;Numbers
			:These lights correspond to Ethernet ports connected. These will show a solid green light when a computer is connected to the corresponding port by Ethernet cable and will flash to show data traffic.

			==TD-8816 & TD-8616==
			[[File:8816Lights.jpg\|600px]]
			;Power
			:Should be solid green. If it is unlit, there is a power problem or the unit is broken. Check that the modem is plugged in and switched on.

			;LAN (Local Area Network)
			:Should be solid green if a computer is connected to the ethernet port.

			;ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line)
			:Flashes green when the modem is synchronizing, will be solid green once synchronization has occurred.

			;Internet
			: Will illuminate green when authentication has been successful, and will flash to show data traffic.

	=Sagemcom=		=Sagemcom=
	The operational status of your Sagemcom DSL modem is indicated by lights (LEDs). Sagemcom modems have lights to indicate power, the status and activity of the DSL line, and the status and activity of wireless connections to your computer.		The operational status of your Sagemcom DSL modem is indicated by lights (LEDs). Sagemcom modems have lights to indicate power, the status and activity of the DSL line, and the status and activity of wireless connections to your computer.
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	In any version of Windows you can also run telnet by installing and using the [http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/ PuTTY] free software application.		In any version of Windows you can also run telnet by installing and using the [http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/ PuTTY] free software application.

	~~=TP-Link=~~
	The operational status of your TP-Link DSL modem is indicated by lights (LEDs). TP-Link modems have lights to indicate power, the status and activity of the DSL line, and the status and activity of connections to your computer, whether by ethernet or by wireless.

	~~TP-Link modems have lights on the front (8901G and 8950) or the top (8816, 8951, 8961 and 9970).~~

	~~Information is communicated by whether the lights are on, off or flashing. Activity on a line is often indicated by flickering lights, when the line is active.~~

	~~This article includes a summary of how to read the lights on TP-Link modems.~~

	~~==TD-8816==~~
	~~[[File:8816Lights.jpg\|600px]]~~
	~~;Power~~
	~~:Should be solid green. If it is unlit, there is a power problem or the unit is broken. Check that the modem is plugged in and switched on.~~

	~~;LAN (Local Area Network)~~
	~~:Should be solid green if a computer is connected to the ethernet port.~~

	~~;ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line)~~
	~~:Flashes green when the modem is synchronizing, will be solid green once synchronization has occurred.~~

	~~;Internet~~
	~~: Will illuminate green when authentication has been successful, and will flash to show data traffic.~~

	~~==TD-W8901G & TD-W8950ND==~~
	~~[[File:8901GLights.jpg\|600px]]~~
	~~;Power~~
	~~:Should be solid green. If it is unlit, there is a power problem or the unit is broken. Check that the modem is plugged in and switched on.~~
	~~;ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line)~~
	~~:Flashes green when the modem is synchronizing, will be solid green once synchronization has occurred.~~
	~~;Internet~~
	~~:Will illuminate green when authentication has been successful, and will flash to show data traffic.~~
	~~;WLAN light (Wireless Local Area Network)~~
	~~:Will be solid green or flashing green if a computer is connected to the wireless.~~
	~~;Numbers~~
	~~:These lights correspond to Ethernet ports connected. These will show a solid green light when a computer is connected to the corresponding port by Ethernet cable and will flash to show data traffic.~~

	~~==TD-W8951ND, TD-W8961ND & TD-W9970N==~~
	~~[[File:TP-Link 9970 LEDs.png\|600px]]~~

	~~# If the DSL LED is off, check your internet connection first.~~
	~~# If the internet LED is off, check your DSL LED first. If your DSL LED is also off, please refer to Note 1. If your DSL LED is GREEN ON, check your internet configuration.~~

	== Internet ==		== Internet ==
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	It is also possible to [[Modem Web Interface\|log into your modem]] (there is a computer with a Linux operating system in there) using a web browser, and then view its event log. For information about the modem's event log, consult the [[Modem manuals\|modem manual]] for your modem model.		It is also possible to [[Modem Web Interface\|log into your modem]] (there is a computer with a Linux operating system in there) using a web browser, and then view its event log. For information about the modem's event log, consult the [[Modem manuals\|modem manual]] for your modem model.

	~~=SmartRG=~~
	The operational status of your SmartRG DSL modem is indicated by lights (LEDs). SmartRG modems have lights to indicate power, Wide Area Network (WAN), Local Area Network (LAN), wireless (WLAN), Wi-Fi Protected Set-up (WPS), DSL and Internet connection.

	~~Information is communicated by whether the lights are green, red, off or flashing. Activity on a line is often indicated by flickering lights, when the line is active.~~

	~~Here's a summary of how to read the lights on SmartRG modems:~~

	~~[[File:SmartRG Modem Lights.png]]~~

	=See also=		=See also=

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	Lights can indicate only a small amount of information about your modem. To learn more about what your modem is doing, you can [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/home/tools/dslUsage.jsp view your DSL usage log] (this link is also available from the NCF StartPage, under 'Internet Access'). Often the pattern of connect/disconnects will reveal more information.		Lights can indicate only a small amount of information about your modem. To learn more about what your modem is doing, you can [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/home/tools/dslUsage.jsp view your DSL usage log] (this link is also available from the NCF StartPage, under 'Internet Access'). Often the pattern of connect/disconnects will reveal more information.

	It is also possible to [[~~DSL modem web interface~~\|log into your modem]] (there is a computer with a UNIX operating system in there) using a web browser, and then view its event log. For information about the modem's event log, consult the [[Modem Manuals\|modem manual]] for your modem model.		It is also possible to [[Modem Web Interface\|log into your modem]] (there is a computer with a UNIX operating system in there) using a web browser, and then view its event log. For information about the modem's event log, consult the [[Modem Manuals\|modem manual]] for your modem model.

	==Troubleshooting reboots==		==Troubleshooting reboots==
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	Lights can indicate only a small amount of information about your modem. To learn more about what your modem is doing, you can [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/home/tools/dslUsage.jsp view your DSL usage log] (this link is also available from the NCF StartPage, under 'Internet Access'). Often the pattern of connect/disconnects will reveal more information.		Lights can indicate only a small amount of information about your modem. To learn more about what your modem is doing, you can [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/home/tools/dslUsage.jsp view your DSL usage log] (this link is also available from the NCF StartPage, under 'Internet Access'). Often the pattern of connect/disconnects will reveal more information.

	It is also possible to [[~~DSL modem web interface~~\|log into your modem]] (there is a computer with a Linux operating system in there) using a web browser, and then view its event log. For information about the modem's event log, consult the [[Modem manuals\|modem manual]] for your modem model.		It is also possible to [[Modem Web Interface\|log into your modem]] (there is a computer with a Linux operating system in there) using a web browser, and then view its event log. For information about the modem's event log, consult the [[Modem manuals\|modem manual]] for your modem model.

	=SmartRG=		=SmartRG=

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	=Sagemcom=		=Sagemcom=
	The operational status of your Sagemcom DSL modem is indicated by lights (LEDs). Sagemcom modems have lights to indicate power, the status and activity of the DSL line, and the status and activity of wireless connections to your computer.		The operational status of your Sagemcom DSL modem is indicated by lights (LEDs). Sagemcom modems have lights to indicate power, the status and activity of the DSL line, and the status and activity of wireless connections to your computer.

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Internet

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	If you are installing your modem for the first time and the DSL light is green but the Internet light is unlit, likely your unit has not been configured with a correct login and password. Check the configuration instructions for information about configuring:		If you are installing your modem for the first time and the DSL light is green but the Internet light is unlit, likely your unit has not been configured with a correct login and password. Check the configuration instructions for information about configuring:

	*[[~~Modem Configuration (DSL)~~ TP-Link 8816]]		*[[TP-Link TD-8816 Configuration]]
	*[[~~Modem Configuration (DSL)~~ TP-Link ~~8901G~~]]		*[[TP-Link TD-W8901G Configuration]]
	*[[~~Modem Configuration (DSL)~~ TP-Link ~~8950ND~~]]		*[[TP-Link TD-W8950ND Configuration]]
	*[[~~Modem Configuration (DSL)~~ TP-Link ~~8951ND~~]]		*[[TP-Link TD-W8951ND Configuration]]
	*[[~~Modem Configuration (DSL)~~ TP-Link ~~8961ND~~]]		*[[TP-Link TD-W8961ND Configuration]]
	*[[~~Modem Configuration (DSL)~~ TP-Link ~~9970~~]]		*[[TP-Link TD-W9970 Configuration]]

	== Beyond the lights ==		== Beyond the lights ==

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Beyond the lights

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	Lights can indicate only a small amount of information about your modem. To learn more about what your modem is doing, you can [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/home/tools/dslUsage.jsp view your DSL usage log] (this link is also available from the NCF StartPage, under 'Internet Access'). Often the pattern of connect/disconnects will reveal more information.		Lights can indicate only a small amount of information about your modem. To learn more about what your modem is doing, you can [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/home/tools/dslUsage.jsp view your DSL usage log] (this link is also available from the NCF StartPage, under 'Internet Access'). Often the pattern of connect/disconnects will reveal more information.

	It is also possible to [[DSL modem web interface\|log into your modem]] (there is a computer with a UNIX operating system in there) using a web browser, and then view its event log. For information about the modem's event log, consult the [[Modem ~~manuals~~\|modem manual]] for your modem model.		It is also possible to [[DSL modem web interface\|log into your modem]] (there is a computer with a UNIX operating system in there) using a web browser, and then view its event log. For information about the modem's event log, consult the [[Modem Manuals\|modem manual]] for your modem model.

	==Troubleshooting reboots==		==Troubleshooting reboots==

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Troubleshooting Notes

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	#If you can find a working internet connection (by dial-up, cellphone, at a friend's home or at an office or library), you can check online with NCF to see if anyone else is experiencing problems. If not, it is best to [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/support send a problem report] to the NCF office for further action.		#If you can find a working internet connection (by dial-up, cellphone, at a friend's home or at an office or library), you can check online with NCF to see if anyone else is experiencing problems. If not, it is best to [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/support send a problem report] to the NCF office for further action.
	#If your unit was able to log in earlier and you have not made any changes, a '''red internet light''' likely means that there is a temporary network problem (at the Central Office or NCF) making it temporarily impossible to check your login and password. In this case it is best to just wait for the problem to be fixed. You may need to power-cycle or restart your modem for it to notice that service has been restored. If you can get online elsewhere (by dial-up, at a friend's home or at an office or library), you can check the NCF web site to see if others are experiencing problems. If not, report the problem, although network-wide problems are almost always noticed quickly.		#If your unit was able to log in earlier and you have not made any changes, a '''red internet light''' likely means that there is a temporary network problem (at the Central Office or NCF) making it temporarily impossible to check your login and password. In this case it is best to just wait for the problem to be fixed. You may need to power-cycle or restart your modem for it to notice that service has been restored. If you can get online elsewhere (by dial-up, at a friend's home or at an office or library), you can check the NCF web site to see if others are experiencing problems. If not, report the problem, although network-wide problems are almost always noticed quickly.
	#If you are installing your modem for the first time and the DSL light is green but the Internet light is '''red''', likely your unit hasn't been configured with a correct login and password. Check the [[~~Modem~~ Configuration ~~(DSL) SpeedTouch~~\|configuration instructions]] for information about configuring.		#If you are installing your modem for the first time and the DSL light is green but the Internet light is '''red''', likely your unit hasn't been configured with a correct login and password. Check the [[SpeedTouch Configuration\|configuration instructions]] for information about configuring.
	#If you are having problems and find any of the back-side ethernet LEDs flashing at a steady rate (on-off-on-off...), it indicates a hardware problem that requires service, but try power-cycling just in case that resolves it.		#If you are having problems and find any of the back-side ethernet LEDs flashing at a steady rate (on-off-on-off...), it indicates a hardware problem that requires service, but try power-cycling just in case that resolves it.

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Troubleshooting Notes

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	==Troubleshooting Notes==		==Troubleshooting Notes==
	#For information about configuring wireless and enabling/disabling it, please consult the [[Modem ~~manuals~~\|modem manual]] for your unit.		#For information about configuring wireless and enabling/disabling it, please consult the [[Modem Manuals\|modem manual]] for your unit.
	#If you previously had a working connection and nothing has changed at your location (eg., no new devices attached to your phone line), try power cycling your modem (see above). If that doesn't work, likely it's an external problem and it is best to wait 10 minutes and see if it clears up. Sometimes the modem needs to be power-cycled for it to notice a line that has returned to service and to connect to it.		#If you previously had a working connection and nothing has changed at your location (eg., no new devices attached to your phone line), try power cycling your modem (see above). If that doesn't work, likely it's an external problem and it is best to wait 10 minutes and see if it clears up. Sometimes the modem needs to be power-cycled for it to notice a line that has returned to service and to connect to it.
	#If you are installing the modem for the first time, and the '''DSL Light keeps flashing''' here are possible solutions:		#If you are installing the modem for the first time, and the '''DSL Light keeps flashing''' here are possible solutions:

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	=~~About~~ Sagemcom ~~modems lights~~=		=Sagemcom=
	The operational status of your Sagemcom DSL modem is indicated by lights (LEDs). Sagemcom modems have lights to indicate power, the status and activity of the DSL line, and the status and activity of wireless connections to your computer.		The operational status of your Sagemcom DSL modem is indicated by lights (LEDs). Sagemcom modems have lights to indicate power, the status and activity of the DSL line, and the status and activity of wireless connections to your computer.

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	[[File:Sagemcom lights.png]]		[[File:Sagemcom lights.png]]

	=~~About~~ SpeedTouch ~~Modem Lights~~=		=SpeedTouch=
	The operational status of your SpeedTouch DSL modem is usually indicated by lights (LEDs). Different modem models vary in detail, of course, but typically they have lights to indicate power, the status and activity of the DSL line, and the status and activity of connections to your computer, whether by ethernet or by wireless.		The operational status of your SpeedTouch DSL modem is usually indicated by lights (LEDs). Different modem models vary in detail, of course, but typically they have lights to indicate power, the status and activity of the DSL line, and the status and activity of connections to your computer, whether by ethernet or by wireless.

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	In any version of Windows you can also run telnet by installing and using the [http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/ PuTTY] free software application.		In any version of Windows you can also run telnet by installing and using the [http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/ PuTTY] free software application.

	=~~About~~ TP-Link ~~Modem Lights~~=		=TP-Link=
	The operational status of your TP-Link DSL modem is indicated by lights (LEDs). TP-Link modems have lights to indicate power, the status and activity of the DSL line, and the status and activity of connections to your computer, whether by ethernet or by wireless.		The operational status of your TP-Link DSL modem is indicated by lights (LEDs). TP-Link modems have lights to indicate power, the status and activity of the DSL line, and the status and activity of connections to your computer, whether by ethernet or by wireless.

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	It is also possible to [[DSL modem web interface\|log into your modem]] (there is a computer with a Linux operating system in there) using a web browser, and then view its event log. For information about the modem's event log, consult the [[Modem manuals\|modem manual]] for your modem model.		It is also possible to [[DSL modem web interface\|log into your modem]] (there is a computer with a Linux operating system in there) using a web browser, and then view its event log. For information about the modem's event log, consult the [[Modem manuals\|modem manual]] for your modem model.

	=~~About~~ SmartRG ~~Modem lights~~=		=SmartRG=
	The operational status of your SmartRG DSL modem is indicated by lights (LEDs). SmartRG modems have lights to indicate power, Wide Area Network (WAN), Local Area Network (LAN), wireless (WLAN), Wi-Fi Protected Set-up (WPS), DSL and Internet connection.		The operational status of your SmartRG DSL modem is indicated by lights (LEDs). SmartRG modems have lights to indicate power, Wide Area Network (WAN), Local Area Network (LAN), wireless (WLAN), Wi-Fi Protected Set-up (WPS), DSL and Internet connection.

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