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SBG6900-AC (v1.5.x): LED Light Status

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Question
What does the LED lights indicate on my SBG6900-AC gateway? 
Answer
This document describes the function of the front and back panel LED lights on the SBG6900-AC.
 
Front Panel
 
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LED IconFlashingOn (Solid)
User-added imageNot applicable - no Led on button.

NOTE: The Wireless LED will flash Amber to indicate the WPS pairing process is in progress.
Not applicable - no LED on button.
User-added imageNot applicable - icon does not flash.Green: Power is properly connected.
User-added imageScanning for downstream (receive) channel connection.Green: Non-bonded downstream channel is connected.

Blue*: High-speed Internet connection with bonded downstream channels.
User-added imageScanning for an upstream (send) channel connection.Green: Non-bonded upstream channel is connected.

Blue*: High-speed Internet connection with bonded upstream channels.
User-added imageScanning for an Internet Connection.Green: Startup process is completed and the SBG6900-AC is connected to the home network.
User-added imageGreen: Wi-Fi enabled with encrypted wireless data activity.

Amber: WPS Pairing process is underway between the SBG6900-AC and a WPS-enabled wireless device.
Green: Any of the following applies:
  • 2.4 GHz wireless connection is made between the SBG6900-AC and another Wi-Fi enabled wireless device on the home network; such as a Wi-Fi telephone, printer, tablet, laptop, etc.
  • The WPS Pairing process between the SBG6900-AC and WPS-enabled wireless device was successful.
  • The WPS Pairing process either failed or did not complete after two minutes.
Amber: Flashes during the wireless pairing process and lights up SOLID green after five seconds or less.
User-added imageGreen: Wi-Fi enabled with encrypted wireless data activity.

Amber: Wi-Fi enabled with unencrypted wireless data activity.
Green: Any of the following applies:
  • 5 GHz wireless connection is made between the SBG6900-AC and another Wi-Fi enabled wireless device on the home network; such as a Wi-Fi telephone, printer, tablet, laptop, etc.
  • The WPS Pairing process between the SBG6900-AC and WPS-enabled wireless device was successful.
  • The WPS Pairing process either failed or did not complete after two minutes.
Amber: Flashes during the wireless pairing process and lights up SOLID green after five seconds or less.
User-added imageGreen: Data activity in progress.Green: USB connection is made between the SBG6900-AC and a computer or other USB device.
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 NameDescription
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Four 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 progress

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