3Com TMX 10031161 Getting Started Manual

34 C HAPTER 3: C ABLE M ODEM C ONFIGURATIONThe Message Log documents the events of each calemodem session (establishing connections, failures toconnect, file transfers, etc.). In Internet Explorer, a newwindow opens to capture activity reports and in NetscapeNavigator, the browser creates and saves an HTML filecontaining the information. The information generatied bythe Message Log can be helpful if you need to troubleshootproblems with our technical support staff.Click Refresh to show the messages generated since thelast time the screen was accessed. Click Clear Log todelete all existing messages. Click Start Log Capture toopen a new browser window that monitors generatedmessages in real time. The Message Log will continue toshow generated messages until you click Stop LogCapture. This option is helpful for analyzing a specificperiod of time during a given connection whentroubleshooting problems.Interpreting Your Cable Modem's LED LightsHere’s a quick overview of the LED lights on the front panelof your modem and what they can tell you about theperformance of your modem and the condition of yourconnection.1 Cable Modem Power - Indicates power is applied to thecable modem. This light is solid green when the modem ison.2 Cable Modem Status - This LED varies in color (orangeand green) and indicates the modem’s status as describedin the following chart:CableModemPC Link CableStatusPowerStatus Activity Activity FCN3ComCom U.S. RoboticsCable Modem CMX1 2 3 4 5 6