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Posted on Dec 24, 2007

Ethernet light keeps blinking

My ethernet light on the modem keeps blinking whenever i start an internet connection. i have a speedtouch modem supplied by telus. they say the problem is not on their end. everyone i talk to says they always say that. how can i tell if the problem is with the modem,networkcard, or something else?

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  • peachesjen May 16, 2008

    i can not connect to the internet and my computer has a blinking red light in the back of it. might this be the ethernet card or the modem?

  • Dell08 Jun 07, 2008

    My modem does not work any more with my wireless router. The internet light on the router continues to blink. Once I place the modem in standby, the internet light on my router has a strong light. I can only connect to the internet by plugging directly to my lap top, from the modem. Do I need to purchase a new modem?

  • Anonymous Jun 29, 2008

    my lancard light ecome red in colour

  • flying_pengu Dec 06, 2008

    My ethernet light keeps blinking all the time my Thomson SpeedTouch modem is on and I have trouble downloading data and logging to websites. Telus says the modem is faulty and their connection is fine. So I went and got another modem frm my ISP - and it's blinking again!!

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It's completely modem's problem, every modem has internal chip that's where it's store the configuration i think it is chip that is malfunctioning, change modem this problem will solve

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Hey buddy, there could be two reasons for this, either the problem is with the modem itself "with the chip inside", but then i had similar problem and when i tested my system it came out to be a virus issue, where in somone is accessing your internet connection, so check for virus or trojan in your and "do not forget" keep ur pc secured..

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Some routers blink to show there is ACTIVITY on the ethernet and internet ports, For example you broadband modem is connected to a port on hte back of your router this has a light it would blink on some routers to show activity, and likewise with the ethernet side.

If you have internet access and have zero issues this is NORMAL.

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You dont need both. Do the following:
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1.Turn off all equipment
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3. plug in the modems power and give it 1 min to power up.
4. Power up your computer and see if it gets connection.

Troubleshooting.
1.Go to the control pannel and look at internet connections.
2. Look for your connection (LAN), and see if is connected.
3. If it isnt connected than it is a problem on your ISP's side.

For other support
1. Call your internet service provider for help.
2. Call the customer support line for the modem.
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