If you are a Netgear router user
then it doesn’t require any further words to describe the speed, user
friendliness and ease of accessibility that makes these routers a class apart.
But as all devices sometimes undergo some malfunctioning Netgear routers are no
different. One of the most common issues with routers is Netgear router red light error.
Understanding Netgear router LEDs
Normally when you turn on your
Netgear router the red light on router
blinks for around 20 or so seconds and then turns into green or white light and
stays that way for the entire time router is turned on. However in case your router’s LED doesn’t
turn into green or white light or it stays in blinking mode for a long time it
will suggest that your router is facing some issues. Here are few
troubleshooting tips on such situations.
Troubleshooting guides
Ø Tips: Before beginning to troubleshoot
check the power adaptors you are using. For a proper convenient access make
sure you are using the Ethernet cables and the power adaptors that were
provided with the router.
In
case you are using any kind of surge protector device try to bypass the surge
protector or connect your router to a different power source.
·
Turn off your router
·
Now turn it back on and check if the green and white
lights are turning on or not.
·
You will find the reset button on back or on top of
the device
·
Locate the rest button
·
Thus your router will be restored back to the factory
default settings
· In case your broadband
light red is persistent or is blinking try connecting your computer to the
LAN port of the router
·
Now set your device IP address, Subnet Mask, and
default gateway to static.
·
For setting your
addresses in static in case you are using a system of Windows 7, 8 or 10
follow the steps:
ü Click
start menu
ü Open
control panel
ü Open
network and sharing centre or network and internet
ü Click
to change adapter settings
ü Now
right-click on LAN or Wi-Fi options
ü Click
on properties
ü Choose
Internet protocol version 4 (TCP/IPv4)
ü Choose
properties
ü Now
enter IP address, Subnet Mask, default Gateway and DNS server
ü Click
on Ok
ü Now
your computer displays the static IP address.
·
After you have successfully set your IP settings to
static open command prompt
·
For doing this, in case you are using a windows
system:
ü Click
start button
ü In
the search panel type cmd
ü Press
enter
·
In case of MAC:
ü Click
on Go option
ü Go
to Utilities
ü Choose
Terminal
·
Now hit enter
·
In case your system is receiving replies reinstall
the firmware.
In case even after following the
above given troubleshooting hacks your internet
light is red on modem it is advisable that you don’t waste any further
time. And seek to experts for help.
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