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Dave74
Jul 11, 2017Aspirant
PLUG LIGHT
Sorry I have titled this plug light as that is only description I can find. It looks like a house shape out of coil of wire. Please excuse description. I have had unit for about 2 years and it has wo...
- Jul 11, 2017
Sorry I thought I had included the model. I have just found another article telling me red was ok. It serves me right assuming red was not working. It was just a coincidence because the wireless extension has just suddenly awakened without any further action following a day of frustration yesterday. So my issue is now resolved thanks to you.
michaelkenward
Jul 11, 2017Guru - Experienced User
What is the model number of your device?
It will be on the back of the plug.
The light you are referring to – good description – is the "Pick A Plug LED".
If it is red, that just means "Link rate < 50 Mbps (good)", which means that the network isn't as fast as it could be..
- Dave74Jul 11, 2017Aspirant
Sorry I thought I had included the model. I have just found another article telling me red was ok. It serves me right assuming red was not working. It was just a coincidence because the wireless extension has just suddenly awakened without any further action following a day of frustration yesterday. So my issue is now resolved thanks to you.