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Troubleshooting USB broadband modem problems

Q: No lights appear on my modem.

A: Make sure the USB cable is properly connected to the computer and is in good condition. Make sure the USB port is operating correctly, i.e. plug it into another socket and try again. Our USB modems are sent with a driver cd-rom disk. Make certain that you have installed those drivers correctly and adhered to its installation instructions.

Q: The ADSL light on my modem flashes green.

A: This indicates the modem cannot connect to the broadband network. The first thing to check is that the telephone line is working. Pick up a handset on the same line and listen for a dialing tone. If there are any problems with the line, you need to call BT's fault reporting number - 151 from any BT handset. If the line is OK, check the phone connection to the modem. Check that microfilters are correctly installed. Failing this, there may be a fault with your phone line or at your local telephone exchange.

Q: What do the lights on the USB modem indicate?

USB Light / ADSL Light - State:

  • Off / Off - No power is going to the modem. Check the USB cable is properly connected and in good condition.
  • Flashing Green / Off - The driver is not installed. If it is, try reinstalling it as it may have become corrupt.
  • Solid Green / Flashing Green - The modem is connecting to the broadband network.
  • Solid Green / Solid Green - The modem is connected to the broadband network.

A: The lights on the modem indicate what state the modem is in. The table above lists these states.

Q: When trying to connect, I get error 602 or 630.

A: Make sure the USB cable is plugged into the computer. Make sure the drivers are installed correctly. A suggestion would be for you to re-install the modem drivers. Try switching the computer off then back on and try again.

Q: When trying to connect, I get error 629.

A: Check that all the settings provided to you are correct.

Q: When trying to connect, I get error 645.

A: Make sure you are entering the correct username and password. Try rebooting the computer or reinstalling the drivers.

Q: When trying to connect, I get error 650.

A: Try reinstalling the drivers. This error could also indicate a problem with the phone line or local telephone exchange.

Q: When trying to connect, I get error 651 or 692.

A: Make sure the USB cable is plugged into the computer. Is the modem correctly connecting to the broadband network (ADSL light flashes green)

Q: When trying to connect, I get error 680.

A: Try rebooting the computer. Try reinstalling the drivers. This error could also indicate a problem with the phone line or your local telephone exchange. Check that the broadband telephone cable (RJ11) is properly connected to the modem.

Q: When trying to connect, I get error 691.

A: Make sure you are entering the correct username and password. Verify login details against the email that we forwarded when you signed up to Madasafish.

 


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