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AshlandLady
Aug 27, 2022Initiate
CM500 Modem with blinking red ethernet light
Our CM500 Modem is connected to the internet and we have a MeshForce M1 router connected to the modem. We are receiving wifi, but for some reason, the ethernet LED light on the modem is blinking red,...
plemans
Aug 27, 2022Guru - Experienced User
The meshforce M1 isn't a gigabit capable router. Its only 10/100mbps.
Thats why the modem is showing amber (red) on the ethernet connection. Thats signifying a 10/100mbps connection.
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It'll show green when connected to gigabit