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RichardBenson
Aspirant
Jul 12, 2021

RAX200 - Ethernet Port - Red light

Hi,

 

I recently purchased a new router, the RAX200, and I'm extremely happy with its performance.

 

However, as of last night, the ethernet port keep on showing a red light instead of a steady white light. Is the router going bad?

 

Thanks.

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  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru
    Jul 12, 2021

    Which ethernet port? 

    1-5? 

    Wan port? 

     

    If its the 1-5 port, it indicates a 10/100mbps connection and not gigabit. 

    • RichardBenson's avatar
      RichardBenson
      Aspirant
      Jul 12, 2021

      Hi Plemans,

       

      Thank you for your response.

       

      So the ETHERNET port I was referring to is the YELLOW RJ45 port that the router uses to connect to the ISP modem.

       

      Thanks for all your help :)

      • plemans's avatar
        plemans
        Guru
        Jul 12, 2021

        What ISP modem is it? (model)

        Have you checked the cable? I've seen sketchy cables cause issues. 

        Make sure its a cat 5e or better cable and decent quality