Why is my internet light flashing red and green?

Why is my internet light flashing red and green?

The internet light will BLINK RED and GREEN when it is auto-detecting the internet configuration. If this continues for more than a minute, you may need to contact technical support to have your internet translated. The internet light will be solid AMBER/ORANGE if the modem still needs to be activated.

What does a blinking blue light on a CenturyLink modem mean?

Troubleshooting tip: If the light blinks blue for more than 5 minutes, check to make sure the green DSL cord is firmly plugged in to both the modem and the wall jack. If it blinks blue again for more than 5 minutes, service is not connected to that jack.

Why is my CenturyLink router not working?

Reboot your modem manually or using the My CenturyLink app. Make sure your modem is updated with the latest firmware version. As a last resort, try resetting your modem to factory defaults. If you have custom settings that you want to keep, you can backup and restore your modem settings before doing the reset.

Why is my CenturyLink router blinking red?

The WPS button will be green when a connection is established. The WPS button will blink red when a connection errors out or a session overlap is detected. Not all CenturyLink modems support WPS in the manor defined above at this time. Your WPS button lights may function differently.

How do I reboot my CenturyLink router?

How to reboot manually

  1. Unplug the power cord from the back of the modem.
  2. Wait for 1 minute.
  3. Plug the power cord back in and wait for the power light and internet light to turn green (or the single LED if you have a C4000 model).
  4. You should now be able to get online.

How do I fix my centurylink flashing red and green light?

Reboot the router Many users have confirmed that the red and green blinking light issue was fixed after rebooting the router. The steps required to do this properly are pretty simple and straightforward. Disconnect the router from the power source. Wait for at least 60 seconds.

Why is my router Internet light red?

When you see a red light on your modem, it typically indicates: No cable or DSL signal detected on the line: Your internet may be out, or there may be a connection problem. Failed authentication with your ISP: The modem can connect to the internet, but your account isn’t recognized.

Does the WPS button reset the Wi-Fi?

Did the WPS process time out? The WPS light will continue to flash and the router search for devices for up to 2 minutes. If it doesn’t connect successfully in that time, it will usually reset and you will need to press it again to try a new connection.