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Mike-1
Aug 27, 2020Aspirant
NETGEAR Model R6080 Internet LED is Red? (Not described in manual)
Firmware Version: V1.0.0.42 Router has Internet LED red and everything works fine. The online PDF manual only documents Internet LED green and off, but not red. Could you please tell me what the r...
- Aug 28, 2020
It usually indicates an issue between the modem and the router. It could be a wire issue, a modem, issue, or potentially even a router issue.
that's why I'd start with the cable.
plemans
Aug 28, 2020Guru - Experienced User
What modem is it connected to?
- Mike-1Aug 28, 2020AspirantManufacturer: MotorolaModel: E31T2V1Provided by: SpectrumSee here for more info:https://d15yx0mnc9teae.cloudfront.net/sites/default/files/2020-08/spectrum_d3.1_emta_data_sheet_0.pdfThe real manufacturer of the modem may be Technicolor
- plemansAug 28, 2020Guru - Experienced User
Have you tried changing the ethernet cable between router and modem?
- Mike-1Aug 28, 2020Aspirant
> Have you tried changing the ethernet cable between router and modem?
No, everything works fine with the supplied ethernet cable. From time to time the Internet LED turns red, rebooting the router and modem makes the LED turn green again.
Again, what is the meaning of the red Internet LED?