SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INDICATING NETWORK CONNECTIVITY AND ACCESS TO AN INFORMATION SERVICE OFFERING

摘要

A system and method are disclosed for indicating network connectivity and access to an information service offering. A method incorporating teachings of the present disclosure may include establishing a communication link between a modem of a user and a network aggregation point like a digital subscriber line access multiplexer or a cable head end (20). The method may also include recognizing or allowing access by the modem to an information service node such as an Internet Service Provider, an electronic mail account, or a Domain Name Server (24). In some embodiments, the existence of the communication link may be visually indicated at a first location on the modem, and a condition of allowed access to an information service may be visually indicated at a second location on the modem (28).