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Blinking power light
I am not technology savvy so it may require some simplification of what’s going on but on my app it says my AC1750 router needs an update but my router is currently blinking red at the power light. Fr...
Router model? AC1750 is a speed, not model.
No, you don't need WiFi to update a router and it's also strongly recommended to NOT use WiFi for such a process.
Go with a wired connection and a PC/Mac to http://routerlogin.net or http://192.168.1.1 and try to update it. If it's not responding, you may need to factory reset it - reset button at back, push and hold for 10-15 seconds while powered on.
If you're successful, first thing to do is turn off Automatic Updates. It causes more harm than good.
No, you don't need WiFi to update a router and it's also strongly recommended to NOT use WiFi for such a process.
Go with a wired connection and a PC/Mac to http://routerlogin.net or http://192.168.1.1 and try to update it. If it's not responding, you may need to factory reset it - reset button at back, push and hold for 10-15 seconds while powered on.
If you're successful, first thing to do is turn off Automatic Updates. It causes more harm than good.