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Is your router light blinking orange? This wikiHow article lists ways to solve the blinking orange light on your router.
Things You Should Know
- To stop the router's blinking orange light, unplug all cables from the router, including the power supply, wait a few moments, then plug it back in.
- The light on your router may flash orange if it's currently running an update. Wait a few moments to see if the problem goes away by itself.
- If the light flashes for more than 15 minutes and power cycling the router doesn't help, there's usually a problem with your internet service.
Steps
Expert Q&A
Tips
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Different router manufacturers use lights for various reasons; all the lights are labeled, so you can pick up your router and see which light is blinking orange. For example, if the light is labeled "internet," and you cannot connect online, you know there's something wrong with your connection. If rebooting your router/modem doesn't solve the issue, call your ISP. However, if the "Wi-Fi" light is blinking orange and you can access the internet on any connected device, it's most likely blinking to indicate data transfers and is nothing you need to worry about.Thanks
References
- ↑ https://www.xfinity.com/support/articles/troubleshooting-your-cable-modem
- ↑ https://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-fix-a-blinking-orange-light-on-your-router/
- ↑ https://www.xfinity.com/support/articles/upgrade-firmware
- ↑ https://www.xfinity.com/support/articles/internet-connectivity-troubleshooting
- ↑ https://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-fix-a-blinking-orange-light-on-your-router/