Pro Techniques to Resolve Linksys Router Red Light Problem

Is your internet usage experience getting attacked due to the Linksys router red light issue? Well then, check whether your Linksys router is plugged into a damage-free electrical outlet. In case it is not, then you have just discovered the first reason why the LED LIGHT on your networking is NOT GREEN. As a primary attempt to resolve it, unplug the router from its current wall socket and plug it into a non-damaged one. See if this brings you luck.

In case you can still see red light on Linksys router, then you should not waste any more time prior to reading and implementing the pro techniques mentioned further in this blog.

[Resolved] Linksys Router Red Light Problem

1. Check the Cable Connection

Begin the troubleshooting process by checking the cable connecting the Linksys router to the modem. In case its condition has gotten worn out with time, it is recommended that you replace it with a new cable. Ensure that the connection which you will be establishing with a new cable is not loose. Also, make sure that the ports located on the host router as well as the existing modem are cleaned with a cotton swab before you put them to use.

After replacing the old Ethernet cable, check whether you can convert the status of the LED from red to green on your router. Facing the same issue? Continue reading this blog post.

2. Restart the Wireless Router

Consider power cycling or in non-technical terms, restarting your Linksys wireless router. If there is a minor reason behind the Linksys router red light issue which you cannot figure out, restarting the device will eliminate it. Giving the router a new start is not a tough task, however, many users are not fully aware of its execution. Some of them are confused for how much time they need to wait after and before pressing the POWER BUTTON.

In case you are amongst them, we can guide you. First, you need to power off your router, second, hold on for some time, maybe a minute or so, and third, power on the WiFi router.

3. Relocate the Linksys Router

Not knowing where to place the Linksys wireless router has become common nowadays. There is a possibility that you have placed the device at a location which it not ideal thereby forcing yourself to see red light on Linksys router. To reverse the situation for yourself, you need to change the existing location of your networking device. There are a few devices and objects from which you need to keep the router away. They have been discussed further.

Guarantee that the new location is not sharing space with cordless phones, microwave ovens, baby monitors, treadmills, televisions, washing machines, mirrors, and fish tanks.

4. Contact the Service Provider

So far we have talked about the basic troubleshooting solutions to fix the Linksys router red light problem. From this solution onwards, we will talk about the advanced ones. In case you have not contacted your INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER or ISP yet, take our advice and do so now. There could be a service outage from his end. In case he does agree to the same, then you ought to give him an ample amount of time to get things in order.

By any chance, if everything is good from his side, then there is one more thing which you can try to fix the problem in discussion. You will become aware of it as you read more.

5. Update the Router Firmware

Unless you have not enabled automatic firmware updates for your Linksys wireless router, it could be missing some important updates that can fix the red light issue for you. Thus, download the firmware file, access the LINKSYS ROUTER LOGIN page of your WiFi device using the default web or IP address, go to the main dashboard via the login username and password, select the SETTINGS button, and, click the FIRMWARE UPDATE BUTTON.

Now, walk through the steps given there to execute the rest of the Linksys WiFi router firmware update process. If you want, you can also use the mobile app for this process.

Conclusion

We are concluding the blog post written on the pro techniques to resolve the Linksys router red light issue. In case all your attempts to stop seeing red LED light have failed, then you should consider resetting or restoring the networking device to the factory default settings. Doing so will make the router new. If you are worried that you will mess up the process, it is suggested that you go through the instructions given ahead of this paragraph.

Locate the reset button on your wireless router. When you find it, press it using a sharp object. Wait for some time. Once the Linksys WiFi router resets, it will reboot itself.