Scientific Atlanta PCX2100 Light Statuses
| Modem Light | Status | Problem | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | Off | No power. | Verify power supply connections, the power switch on the modem itself, the electrical outlet, and make sure the outlet is not connected to a switch. |
| Flashing | An error has occurred during normal operation. | Verify coaxial cable connection and try resetting the modem. If cable is ok & reset doesn’t work, call technical support. | |
| Receive | Flashing | transmitting or receiving data | No Problem |
| Send | Flashing | transmitting or receiving data | No Problem |
| Cable | Slow Flashing | searching for cable connection | Verify all cable connections and try resetting the modem. If cable is OK and modem reset doesn't work, contact Customer Support (Email or Chat). |
| Fast Flashing | Modem searching for cable connection | If this is a new modem or a replacement modem, you must contact Cox with your MAC address Click Here. If there are several MAC addresses on the modem, please use the “HFC” or “RF” MAC address. View Mac address Label | |
| Off | No connection cable Connection | Verify all cable connections and try esetting the modem. If cable is OK and modem reset doesn't work, contact Customer Support (Email or Chat). | |
| PC | Flashing Green | None | Successfully found the computer through an Ethernet connection. Cable modem transmitting data. |
| Off | No Ethernet found | Verify Ethernet cable connections, the TCP/IP settings and the NIC. You might need to reinstall the NIC drivers. If this does not resolve the issue, contact technical support. (Email or Chat). |
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