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IBM IntelliStation/IBM PC - Ethernet port LED description
Applicable to: World-Wide
TEXT:
On all machines with integrated 10/100 Ethernet controllers there will be two LEDs embedded in the 8 pin modular connector on the rear of the system. One is orange and is located nearest the power supply and the other is green. In addition, there is a green LED located on the front of MOST of these models.
The description of these LEDs follow...
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Green(rear) |
Orange(rear) |
Condition |
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OFF |
ON |
(1)No cable connected (2)Faulty cable (3) No crossover in connection |
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ON |
OFF |
(1)Good connection at 10Mbps |
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ON |
ON |
(1) Good connection at 100Mbps |
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OFF |
OFF |
This condition has not been observed |
The Green LED on the front panel of most of these models is an activity indicator. It will activate whenever the controller RECEIVES traffic. On a heavily used network it should blink continuously while on a on a quiet nework it will remain off. It does not blink when the machine is transmitting data.
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Hint Category |
Networking | |
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Date Created |
22-01-98 | |
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Last Updated |
15-05-98 | |
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Revision Date |
14-05-99 | |
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Brand |
IBM IntelliStation, IBM PC | |
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Product Family |
M Pro, Z Pro, PC 300GL, PC 300XL, PC 300PL | |
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Machine Type |
6888, 6898, 6899, 6272, 6282, 6561, 6591, 6588, 6562, 6592 | |
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Model |
various | |
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Reverse Doclinks |