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71cuda
Aspirant
Sep 11, 2019

Ethernet Lights on cable modem port are amber

I occasionally have connectivity issues between Orbi and my cable modem.  For some reason, orbi could not get an ethernet address from my cable provider.  But when I plugged my TV into the ethernet p...
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71cuda
Aspirant
Sep 14, 2019

I have been unable to locate a manual for this modem as of yet.

 

I agree that the speeds seem fine with Orbi plugged in.  It does take forever and a day for Orbi to get an IP address from the modem compared to the TV being plugged into the modem.  The tv gets an address instantly and it might take an hour for Orbi to get an  address and dns.  WHen the TV is plugged into the modem, the port light is solid green.  WHen Orbi is plugged in, it is amber.  Maybe that is just the way it is.  Not sure.  I was under the impression that green would be good and any other color would indicate a problem.