Cable Modem Troubleshooting: Motorola SB4200

by Ross McKillop on July 13, 2006

Cable Modems

Light patterns, images, manuals and more helpful info for the Motorola SB4200 cable modem -

Manufacturer: Motorola Model: SB4200
Modem Light Indicators
Power

Flashing - Startup diagnostics in progress.
On - Cable modem is powered on.

Receive

Flashing - Scanning for a downstream channel.
On - Downstream channel is connected.

Send Flashing - Scanning for an upstream channel.
On - Upstream channel is connected.
Online

Flashing - Scanning for a network connection.
On - Startup process complete. Modem aqcuired.

Activity

Flashing or On - Transmitting or receiving data.

Standby

This light turns on when the standby button is pressed and standby
mode is activated.
Notes and Useful Information:

This modem has a standby button located on the top of the unit. When activated, the LED lights turn off (except the standby LED) indicating the ethernet and usb ports are disabled. Note: The cable connection to the service provider remains active.

This modem was recalled from at least one large cable ISP in the US.

Installation and User Manual (Requires Adobe Acrobat)
Motorola Product Website

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    Simplehelp » Cable Modem Index
    07.17.06 at 11:01 pm

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    1 Moshe L 05.08.07 at 7:55 pm

    The power LED indicator is blinking and I can not access the Internet, however the ISP reckons that he can see my cable Modem which is a Motorola unit.

    It does not blink when no cable ic connected to it, except power , of course.

    could you help?

    Moshe

    2 Jessie 12.01.07 at 8:19 am

    I havin a probleblem with me dns servers each time i connect to my playstation 2 its says theres no response from my dns servers which is 24.25.5.150 but they wont were I dont understand why it doesnt work because i typed them in my network configuration and checked the connection which it says it was succesful.

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