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Originally Posted by aygoman
Modem is a virgin ambit model E08co.13.00. Installed 2008.
Got a continuous fast pulse on the send light of my modem even when the computer (a Mac) is shut down. (Only ready/synch and power should be on). Enet light also fast pulsing when computer is on.
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The light is flashing because ARP requests are being sent to it from the CMTS (modem at VM's end).
http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/A/ARP.html
Before you ask:
- This will not affect your connection at all.
- It is not a security risk.
- No it cannot be changed back.
- If you don't understand what ARP packets are, you don't need to understand. Ignore it.
- Yes, the LED is now useless to detect traffic.
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Originally Posted by aygoman
Fault may have been triggered by problems in my area on Friday 11th. Noticed problem about noon when found I was off-line but synch and ready lights were solid—rebooted all, and back on line.
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The CMTS configuration has changed. So not a fault.
Most likely a new CMTS.
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Originally Posted by aygoman
Tried numerous restarts to remove problem, but send light pulses as soon as modem power is on. Tried modem restart with Enet cable temp  disconnected—no joy. |
You can't change it. The change is at Virgin's end.
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Originally Posted by aygoman
Am on line, no probs with email/net but am now worried I now have a flaky modem. Plan to ring 150 for advice unless fix suggested here.
Thanks aygoman
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You don't have a flakey modem. Changing your modem won't help.
If you ring 150 they probably won't understand and will give you some BS to get you off the line, or they will say it is supposed to flash.