Linksys router is a very smart network device. Each light blink different color to indicate the problem. Like a Linksys router blinking orange if there is a firmware issue and yellow light for IP conflict.
Your Linksys router stops working on the orange or red light. You can fix all the router issues by yourself. There are many fake websites containing guides with spam toll-free numbers to manipulate. You don’t need to go with them.
In the article, you will find why your Linksys router blinks different colors and how to fix this issue.
Why Your Linksys Router Blinking Orange and Yellow
However, your Linksys router blinks different color than normal if there has some technical issue. The problem could be hardware connection or software setup. So, you must check the cable connection once before going to further steps.
- Disconnect all the cable connections and turn off the Linksys router.
- Now connect your Linksys router with the modem using an internet LAN cable. This cable will connect between Linksys WAN port to the modem internet port.
- If you have a desktop, connect it with Linksys router LAN port using another LAN cable.
- Turn on all the devices one by one. First modem, router, and then computer.
- Further, check the lights on the Linksys router.
For better assistance about light read the below instructions.
The Meaning of Linksys Router Lights
As we already said above every color of light says about its issue on Linksys router. It would be very easy to identify the issue and fix it if knows the meaning of the lights.
So, find below the list of different Linksys lights and meanings:
White Power LED Light
You turn on your Linksys router and its power light starts blinking white. It happens when the Linksys router is self-diagnosing itself. You should wait to complete the testing.
Internet Light
The solid internet light on Linksys router says you are connected to the internet. Blinking internet light is trying to connect to the internet. Amber light indicates no internet and contact your internet service provider.
Ethernet OR LAN Lights
There would more than 1 to 4 ethernet ports on Linksys router. Each ethernet light relates to each LAN port of the Linksys router. So, blinking ethernet light says this the port is busy or connected to the devices.
2.4/5 GHz Light
In case one or more devices are connected through the wireless network, it emits solid light. No lights on 2.4 & 5 GHz means there are no wifi devices are connected.
eSATA Light
You can connect an external storage device with your Linksys router and share it on the network. Some Linksys router has this storage feature and called eSATA connection. You will see the solid white light on eSATA if the storage device is connected.
How to fix Linksys router blinking orange
Linksys router starts blinking orange while updating firmware or issue with the firmware. Router firmware is software that operates all the functions. For fixing bugs and security, it needs to be updated with the latest patch.
Firmware update itself when gets new patches from Linksys company. You can also check manually to update Linksys router firmware.
- Connect Linksys router with laptop or computer.
- Open a web browser and type 192.168.1.1 on the address bar and hit enter.
- Insert username: admin and password: admin then press login.
- Go to Administration and then Firmware Upgrade from the menu.
- Click on Browse and select the firmware file from your pc. (To download firmware file visit Linksys firmware)
- Now, click on Open and Start Upgrade.
- It will start updating Linksys router firmware. Note: Do not turn off or restart the router during the firmware updates.
- Further, click on Continue once it says.
- Restart your Linksys router and check the lights.
How to fix Linksys router blinking yellow light
Ip conflict between Linksys router and modem cause yellow light on the router. Whenever modem and Linksys router have the same class IP, unable to identify the different networks. Your router would stop working and starts flashing yellow lights.
So, in this condition, you have to change the IP class of the Linksys router. Follow the instructions below to fix the yellow light:
- Login to your Linksys admin panel describes as above steps.
- Scroll down from Linksys setup and click on Router Ip address.
- Change Ip address from different class like 20.0.0.1 o or 30.0.1.1.
- Now click apply and then ok.
- Restart modem as well as Linksys router with all the devices.
Mac address cloning
Mac cloning may cause Linksys router is blinking orange problem. You should try to clone the mac address. For more information, you may visit: how to clone mac address in Linksys router.
Reset Linksys router
Reset your Linksys router if tried the above steps but still, your Linksys router is blinking orange. You have to press and hold the reset button on your router for one minute and then set up Linksys router.