Ports and indicator lights – Eicon Networks 1530 User Manual
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Using your Eicon 1530
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Ports and Indicator Lights
Front of Unit
Back of Unit
VHSI Light
If you are using X.25:
ON: The X.25 layer is ready.
FLASHING: The X.25 layer is not ready.
OFF: The X.25 port is closed or the 
cable is disconnected.
If you are using PPP:
ON: The PPP layer is connected.
FLASHING: The PPP layer is trying to 
connect to a remote site.
OFF: The PPP layer is closed or the 
cable is disconnected.
If you are using Frame Relay:
ON: The Frame Relay layer is 
connected.
FLASHING: The Frame Relay layer is 
opening.
OFF: The Frame Relay layer is closed or 
the cable is disconnected.
VHSI Port
Used for connecting your 
Eicon 1530 to the wide 
area network. 
Green Ethernet Light
ON: The Ethernet cable is connected properly.
OFF: The Ethernet cable is not connected, or 
the wrong cable is connected (straight-through 
or crossover).
Amber Ethernet Light
FLASHING: Data is being sent or 
received via the Ethernet cable.
OFF: Data is not being sent or 
received via the Ethernet cable.
Power Light
ON: Power adapter is properly connected.
FLASHING: Device is in boot mode. If you 
are not upgrading firmware while in boot 
mode, press the Reset button once to return 
the device to normal. 
If you are upgrading firmware while in boot 
mode, do not press Reset for at least one 
minute after transferring the firmware to the 
device.
AUX Light
Shows the status of the 
AUX port (currently unused). 
Also lights up to indicate the 
status of a factory reset (see 
Reset Settings to Factory 
Defaults
AUX Port
Auxiliary port (currently not used).
Ethernet Port
Used for connecting to the Eicon 1530 to a 
computer or LAN. 
A straight-through cable (the blue cable) is 
used for connecting to a LAN. 
A crossover cable (sold separately) is 
required to connect the Ethernet port 
directly to a computer. 
Power Connector
Used for connecting 
the Eicon 1530 to an 
electrical outlet.
Reset Button
Used for resetting the Eicon 1530. 
Pressing this button once resets 
the device. 
Warning! All configuration settings 
are lost if you hold down the Reset 
button for 15 seconds, which returns 
all settings back to factory defaults.
