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Guide on Netgear Nighthawk Router Troubleshooting Lights

by Andrew Jonathan

You have seen so many LEDs on the Netgear Nighthawk router, and every LED shows a different color and has a different purpose. They indicate the status of WiFi, Ethernet, internet, and WPS connection. So, what happens when LEDs, all of a sudden, start blinking or may change to a different color for a long time period? These minor changes in LEDs might be a caveat for the Nighthawk router not working issue. So, let’s penetrate the reason behind it.

In this article, we will highlight a few issues with your Netgear Nighthawk router LEDs, and along with this; we will give you explicit directions on how to fix them. Without any ado, let’s get started.

Troubleshooting Netgear Router Lights 

  1. Netgear Router Flashing Orange Light

Netgear Nighthawk router orange light issue is faced by a number of Netgear users. It indicates that internet signals are getting weak or maybe there is no internet. 

  1. Nighthawk Router Blinking White LED 

When the Netgear Nighthawk router is solid white light, then everything is ready and perfectly placed in its place. But, what it means when the Netgear router starts blinking white? It means the firmware is corrupted.

  1. Netgear Router Flashing Red Internet Light 

If you are performing the Netgear Nighthawk router for the first time, then there is a high chance that you might be seeing this error. It indicates that your Netgear router is failed to connect to the existing modem. 

  1. Nighthawk Router Show Red Power Light

What does it mean when the Nighthawk router flashes red light? It means that there is some issue regarding the power supply of the Nighthawk router. 

Wondering what to do next in order to resolve the above-mentioned issues? Wonder no more as in this article, we have outlined some most effective troubleshooting tips to help you out. And, by following the below-mentioned tips, you can also get rid of the Netgear router login issues (if you are facing any).

Let’s start over!

Fixed: Nighthawk Router LEDs Issue 

  1. Check Internet Connection

As we discussed above, the main reason behind the Netgear Nighthawk router flashing amber light is due to the weak signal of the internet. So, before taking into consideration other troubleshooting tips, first start with the basic one, we suggest you check your internet connection. 

But, how you will do it? Don’t worry, we will tell you how. You have to simply get in touch with your internet service provider. There is a high chance that the poor internet signal issue is from his end. On the off chance, the epicenter of the issue is not from his end, then move to our next troubleshooting tip.

  1. Remove WiFi Interference 

Poor WiFi signals are also caused because a number of hurdles are placed between the router and modem. Ohh, got confused what do we mean by hurdles? Don’t worry, take a look at the below-mentioned objects that can cause WiFi interference and become the reason for poor internet signals.

  1. Home appliances like a microwave, TVs, etc.
  2. Ceramic tiles 
  3. Windows and tinted glass 
  4. Aquariums.
  1. Check Power Outlet 

A damaged power outlet can cause hindrances in supplying a sufficient power supply to the Netgear Nighthawk router. So, we recommend you, to check whether the power outlet you are using is damaged or not. Also with this, check whether it is capable of providing sufficient power supply to the router or not.

  1. Minimize Distance Between Devices

As far as the modem and Netgear router is placed from each other, more WiFi connectivity-related issue will be there. So, try to maintain a safe distance between both WiFi devices. Safe distance in the above sentence means the distance between router and modem should not be too far or nor be to less. Otherwise, you can also face Nighthawk router login issues. 

  1. Power Cycle Netgear Router

A minor technical glitch can cause a number of difficulties which cause LEDs to blink unfavorable colors. So, we have to remove such technical glitches. But the main question is still standing is how you will remove it. Don’t worry, you just have to reboot your Netgear router.

So, what’s the update? Is the issue resolved? If your answer is yes then congratulations. But, if you are running out of your luck in resolving the LEDs issue, then we recommend you to go to the factory default reset option (but the factory default reset option is not for the users who are facing the internet LEDs flashing red light issue). 

Considering that you have resolved this issue, feel free to drop some lines in the comment section.

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