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What is the standby button for on my broadband cable modem?

April 26, 2017broadband button Cable modem standby

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What is the standby button for on my broadband cable modem?

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The standby button is used to stop the network traffic from the modem to the computer it has the same result as physically removing the CAT5 or USB cable from the computer. Also the LED’s on the front of the modem are switched off. Note: Not all modems supplied by Virgin Media have this button.