Cable Modem Troubleshooting: Toshiba PCX5000

Light patterns, images, manuals and more helpful info for the Toshiba PCX5000 cable modem –

Manufacturer: Toshiba	Model: PCX5000

Modem Light Indicators

Power	On – Modem is receiving power.
Cable	Off – No downstream RF carrier or power off. Flashing Slow (1 sec) – Downstream RF carrier present and ranging. Flashing Fast (.1 sec) – Registration in process. Solid – Modem is acquired.
Test	Off – Initial self-test ok or power off. Flashing – Initial self-test or downloading software in progress. Solid – Self-test failure.
USB	Off – No USB connection detected. Flashing – Indicates activity over USB interface. Solid – USB connection is detected with no activity over interface.
WLAN	Off – No wireless lan link has been detected. Flashing – Indicates activity through wireless lan.
10/100 Mbps (1-4)	Off – Indicates 10Base-T connection to port. Solid – Indicates 100Base-T connection to port.
Link/Act (1-4)	Off – No ethernet carrier present on port. Flashing – Indicates ethernet activity on port. Solid – Ethernet carrier is detected on port with no activity.

Notes and Useful Information:

This is a cable modem router. For some cable providers, it is only supported
for use as a stand alone cable modem. The modem must be put into ‘bridge’
mode to disable firewall and router functions.

Installation and User Manual

Manufacturer Product Website

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