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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 875 modem.

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

Power indicator

GPS indicator

Transmit (Tx)
indicator

Receive (Rx)
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 network service.

On solid

MP modem has established a network
connection.

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.