Nortel Networks BSG12ew User Manual

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LED functionality
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LAN port LEDs
Each BSG unit has an LED that indicates link activity. Each BSG12ew/aw/tw unit has an 
additional LED that indicates whether power over internet (PoE) is enabled.
BSG8ew Link Activity LEDs
Each LAN port on the BSG8ew/12ew/aw/tw has one LED that indicates link activity. This LED 
turns on when an Ethernet cable is connected to the corresponding port. For more information 
about the LEDs, see 
 and the following table. 
BSG8ew link activity LEDs
The following table shows the status of link activity for the BSG8ew LAN port LED:
The following table shows the status of link activity for the BSG8ew GigE (port 8) LED:
Link/Act LED
Status
Description
Green 
On
The WAN/ LAN port is Link Up at 100 Mb/s.
Green 
Flashing
The WAN/LAN port is sending or receiving data.
Green 
Off
The WAN/LAN port is not operating.
Amber 
On
The WAN/ LAN port is Link Up at 10 Mb/s.
Amber 
Flashing
The WAN/LAN port is sending or receiving data.
Amber 
Off
The WAN/LAN port is not operating.
Link/Act LED
Status
Description
Green 
On
The LAN port is Link Up at high speed (1000 Mb/s).
Green 
Flashing
The LAN port is sending or receiving data.
Green 
Off
The LAN port is not operating.
Amber 
On
The LAN port is Link Up at low speed (100/10 Mb/s).
Amber 
Flashing
The LAN port is sending or receiving data.
Amber 
Off
The LAN port is not operating.
Link activity LEDs