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JJSI
Tutor
Jun 08, 2017
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Internet LED R7800 blinking with no device connected

Hi,   Since some weeks ago, the Intenet LED of the r7800 is blinking all the time, even with no device connected. I don't know if this normal, if could be a problem of the router, a problem of the ...
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  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Jun 08, 2017

    Is the router connected to the ISP modem/ONT? If so, then the internet LED will blink as it's detecting activity between the router and modem/ONT. 

    This is correct behavior. 

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JJSI
Tutor
Jun 08, 2017

Thank you very much for your advices.

 

I had the traffic meter activated, but without flashing the LED.

 

So the only solution is that is the traffic between the router and the modem. Thank yo uvery much.

 

 

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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Jun 08, 2017

Enjoy. :smileywink: