What does the LED lights indicate on my SB6183 modem?
Answer
This document describes the function of the front and back panel LED lights on the SB6183.
Front Panel
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LED Icon
Blinking
On (Solid)
Not applicable - icon does not blink.
Green: Power is properly connected.
Scanning for a downstream (receive) channel connection.
Green: Non-bonded downstream channel is connected. Blue*: High-speed Internet connection with bonded downstream channels.
Scanning for an upstream (send) channel connection.
Green: Non-bonded upstream channel is connected. Blue*: High-speed Internet connection with bonded upstream channels.
Scanning for an Internet connection.
Green: Startup process completed.
Blue*: Indicates DOCSIS 3.0 operation (high-speed Internet access) which may not be available in all locations. Check with the service provider for availability in the area.
Back Panel
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Port Name
Description
10/100/1000
One one-gigabit Ethernet port for RJ-45 network cable connection:
Green: LED is ON - Indicates a data transfer rate of one gigabit per second
Green: LED is blinking - Indicates data traffic is in progress
Amber: LED is ON - Indicates a data transfer rate of less than one gigabit per second
Amber: LED is blinking - Indicates data traffic is in progressÂ
