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What lights should be on my gateway?
The power status lights on your Wi-Fi® gateway indicate: Green: The gateway is powered on. Flashing green: The gateway is starting. Amber: There’s a software update in progress.
Why is my modem on but not working?
Causes of Modem Not Connecting to Internet Loose power or coax connections. Damaged Ethernet cable connections. Miscommunication with the router. Overheating.
How do I fix my modem that won’t connect?
A lot of internet issues can be remedied quickly by simply restarting your modem and router. It’s an easy fix that’s always worth a shot. To restart your modem and router, unplug the power cable for 10 seconds and plug it back in. The equipment will take a few minutes to reboot.
Should the internet light on my modem be flashing?
A blinking light means you are having difficulty connecting to the internet. Ensure all telephone cable connections are tight and secure and reboot the modem and router (if applicable). POWER: A solid green light indicates the unit is properly connected to power. A blinking red light indicates a possible modem failure.
Why is the online light on my modem blinking?
For some modems, if the light is blinking, there’s traffic on the wireless network. If the light is off, wireless network is not on.
How do you know if your router or modem is bad?
Try these tests:
- If you use WiFi, move your PC into the same room as your router and use an Ethernet connection.
- Try replacing one or more of the cables involved.
- Borrow another laptop or invite a friend to work at your home for a couple of days.
- Bypass the router and connect the modem directly to your PC.
Should my internet and Wi-Fi light be blinking?
As long as the Wi-Fi device is able to receive and send data over its wireless connection to the router, the blinking light can be ignored. The router’s lights blink when the device sends and receives data transmissions, indicating the data has been properly processed and sent to either the Wi-Fi device or the modem.
Why does my modem keep blinking white?
The flashing white or blue light on the modem generally means that there is a problem with your modem. It might also be due to damaged coaxial cables. What is this? Many users don’t notice when the coaxial wire gets damaged.
What color should the lights be on my modem?
The power light, downstream indicator, upstream indicator, online indicator, and link light on your modem should all be green. If your power light is yellow, it may be upgrading, so leave the modem on and give it a little time to do its thing.
Why are the lights flashing on my modem?
If the light is on, a self-test of the modem has failed. If the light is blinking, a self-test or software download is in progress. If the light is off, either the self-test was successful or the modem is off.
How do I know if my 2Wire gateway has Wi-Fi security?
If you’d pop open a laptop or boot up a desktop PC with Wi-Fi capability you should see it on the list of available wireless networks. Unlike a normal wireless router or gateway you might buy from a store, the 2Wire Gateway comes with Wi-Fi security already enabled for you.
Why does my 2Wire or pace gateway keep disconnecting?
If your wireless connection only works sometimes, see Wireless keeps disconnecting on your 2Wire or Pace gateway. If you see the message, “Limited Connection” or “Limited or No Connectivity,” try these things: Check for sources of interference.
How do I change the wireless settings on my 2Wire gateway?
You’d simply open your web browser and enter the gateway’s default IP address: 192.168.1.254. Then click Settings, LAN, and Wireless. See an example of the wireless settings below. Note: The model number of the 2Wire Gateway I used is i38HG; the control panel of other models or firmware versions might vary.
How do I get help with my 2wire 2701?
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