Troubleshooting
The lights indicate the current status of your modem. To troubleshoot any connection problems, use the table below.
Modem Light | Status | Problem |
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POWER | Solid Green | None. |
Off | No power. Verify power supply connections and electrical outlet. Also make sure the outlet is not connected to a switch. |
DS (Downstream) | Solid Green | None. |
Flashing Green | No connectivity to Internet or in Standby Mode. Verify all cable connections and try resetting the modem. |
Off | Verify all cable connections and that the modem is not in Standby mode. Try resetting the modem. Verify there isn't an outage in the area. |
US (Upstream) | Solid Green | None. |
Flashing Green | No connectivity to Internet or in Standby Mode. Verify all cable connections and try resetting the modem. |
Off | Verify all cable connections and that the modem is not in Standby mode. Try resetting the modem. Verify there isn't an outage in the area. |
ONLINE | Solid Green | None. |
Off | Internet not available or in Standby mode. Verify all cable connections and that the modem is not in Standby mode. Try resetting the modem. |
LINK | Solid Green | None. A successful Ethernet connection was made with the computer. |
Flashing Green | None. The modem is transferring data. |
Off | No Ethernet found. Verify Ethernet cable connections, the TCP/IP settings and the NIC. You might need to reinstall the NIC drivers. |
TEL 1 | Solid Green | None. Service available and the phone is on the hook. |
Flashing Green | Phone off hook. Hang up the phone. |
Off | Service not available. |
TEL 2 | Solid Green | None. Service is available and the phone is on the hook. |
Flashing Green | Phone is off the hook. Hang up the phone. |
Off | Service not available. |
BATTERY | Solid Yellow | None. |
Off | No power. Verify power supply connections and electrical outlet. Be sure to also verify that the outlet is not connected to a switch. |
Manufacturer Resources
SBV5220 VoIP Cable Modem User Guide (PDF)