What do the lights mean on Cisco 887 routers?

The Cisco 887 is a popular Router for a VoIP specific broadband connection, the lights can really help find out what's happening.

CD - Solid - Sync

PPP - Solid - Authentication

OK - Solid - Power

Data - Flashing

 

If OK light is off/flashing then issue with power to the router – Check power supply/where it’s plugged in.

If CD light is off/flashing then issue with sync to the router – raise a fault to your ISP then onsite checks.

If PPP light is off/flashing then issue with authentication to the router - raise a fault to ISP then onsite checks.

If Data light is off then raised a fault to ISP.