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Dreampi fax modem only lighting up one light

Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2020 8:59 pm
by willymeaux
Hi all,

I’m trying to play some quake 3 online and I set up my dreampi again. However I noticed one of the lights on the USB modem wasn’t lit and I’m getting an error message on the game saying “no dial tone.” I ordered this modem about 2 years ago from the Dreamcast live website. I can post a video of my pi startup if that can help. Thanks :)

Re: Dreampi fax modem only lighting up one light

Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2020 8:21 am
by pcwzrd13
Only getting one light on the USB modem means there's an issue on the Pi side. The DreamPi software isn't starting up. 99% of the time, it's because it can't detect an internet connection. There's a comprehensive troubleshooting guide here that you should look at.

Re: Dreampi fax modem only lighting up one light

Posted: Mon May 04, 2020 6:07 am
by hadyn
When I get this, I just restart my Pi. It might take a couple of attempts but it tends to sort it self out.

Re: Dreampi fax modem only lighting up one light

Posted: Mon May 04, 2020 9:14 am
by Zoarb
When I had this issue it had to do with the line voltage inducer not working properly.

Re: Dreampi fax modem only lighting up one light

Posted: Mon May 04, 2020 9:17 am
by pcwzrd13
Zoarb wrote:When I had this issue it had to do with the line voltage inducer not working properly.


The line voltage inducer has zero effect on the modem lights. It's completely software-related. You should get two lights on the modem even if you don't have a phone cable or inducer plugged into it.

Re: Dreampi fax modem only lighting up one light

Posted: Mon May 04, 2020 10:41 am
by ncman071
i would check your firewall settings too...make sure traffic is being allowed