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Reading the status indicators

The MP modem’s indicator panel includes four indicator
lights:

Figure 3-1: The indicator panel of the MP 595 modem.

The following table shows the behavior of the LEDs during
normal MP modem operation:

Power indicator

Receive (Rx)

indicator

Transmit (Tx)

GPS indicator

indicator

Table 3-1: LED operation

LED

Behavior

Indicates

Power

Off

MP modem is not powered.

Rapid flashing

MP modem is powered and has not acquired
network service.

Slow flashing (about 1.5 seconds
between flashes)

MP modem has acquired IS-95 service.

On solid

MP modem has acquired 1x, 1xEV-DO Rev. 0, or
1xEV-DO Rev. A service.

Tx

Flashing

MP modem is transmitting data.

Rx

Flashing

MP modem is receiving data.

GPS

Off

GPS module is not active.

Flashing

GPS module is active but not receiving valid
fixes.

Solid

GPS module is active and providing valid fixes.