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Lethal57's avatar
Lethal57
Guide
Dec 26, 2020

Re-connection of R6400v2

Hi,

 

Background.

I had to disconnect my netgear router, as I joined the neilsen broadband panel survey for a few months.

However I got sick relying on my providers wifi router (Optus) for wifi...it was always problematic, and have gone back to using the netgear for most/all connections (including wifi and ethernet for main PC).

This also allowed me to update the firmware!

 

Previously I still had voip telephone service, and now do not...so do not need the optus router at all (r6400v2 does not facilitate voip).

 

Thats the background, (sorry to bore you) everything appears to working well and indeed have been able to reconnect.the devices by wifi, that were previously causing frustrations.

 

My question is I have two powerline adapters plugged into the netgear router. However (unlike previously) the lights on the netgear continue to show red. I have restart the router and powerline adapter sender units, with no change/impact.

 

I am concerned that this will also prove problematic with other devices that (i recall) use the powerline adapters,

Is there a way to sort out THEIR configuration in isolation?

 

Appreciate any advise.

9 Replies

  • michaelkenward's avatar
    michaelkenward
    Guru - Experienced User
    Dec 26, 2020
    Lethal57 wrote:

    My question is I have two powerline adapters plugged into the netgear router. However (unlike previously) the lights on the netgear continue to show red. I have restart the router and powerline adapter sender units, with no change/impact.

     

    Is this the problem you are trying to fix? Or is there something else amiss on your network?

     

    If it is just the Powerline plugs, it would help if you said what they are (the model) and what lights we are talking about. Mine have three lights.

     

    You might also get more help, and find earlier questions and answers about your hardware, in the appropriate section for your device. That's probably here:

    Powerline Networking - NETGEAR Communities

    • Lethal57's avatar
      Lethal57
      Guide
      Dec 26, 2020

      Hi Michael Kenward,

       

      The issue is a device issue.

      I am trying to work out WHY I am getting red lights on the Device.

       

      I have not tested the powerline adapters as yet (little need so far).

       

      Both powerline adapters have three lights.

      One powerline is a foxtel powerline adapter (common)

      The other is one sold to me by my isp when I was recontracting for Fetch TV. I can provide you the details of this one.

       

      I have now reconnected all linked extenders in the house, so the wifi is working well, and ithe device is also supplying internet to the main pc by ethernet...its just a little perplexing why, suddenly I am seeing these red lights....

      • michaelkenward's avatar
        michaelkenward
        Guru - Experienced User
        Dec 26, 2020
        Lethal57 wrote:

         

        The issue is a device issue.

        I am trying to work out WHY I am getting red lights on the Device.

         

        Which device is that?

         

        Then there is this bit:

         

        the lights on the netgear continue to show red

        Which lights? The R6400 has a dozen to pick from. To see what the colours mean check the manual.

         

        Visit the support pages:

        Support | NETGEAR

        Feed in your model number and check the documentation for your hardware.

         

        Check the sections LED and button descriptions and Troubleshoot With the LEDs.

        You may have done this already. I can't tell from your message.

         

        Lethal57 wrote:

         

        I have not tested the powerline adapters as yet (little need so far).

         

        So where do they come into the picture? I assume that you mentioned them for a reason.