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Redlight's avatar
Redlight
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Dec 15, 2025

LAN 10G LED is red but internet seems to be working fine.

Cable is good. Any suggestions about why LED is red? I have a Nighthawk RS700  BE 19000 wifi 7 Router, firmware V1.0.9.16_2.0.106. 

Should I just ignore the red LED?

rs700

3 Replies

  • CrimpOn's avatar
    CrimpOn
    Guru - Experienced User
    Dec 15, 2025

    Any chance the LED could be Amber?

    What device is connected to this port?

  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Dec 15, 2025

    What Firmware version is currently loaded?
    What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too? 
    Be sure your using a good quality LAN cable between the modem and router. CAT6A STP is recommended. 

  • StephenB's avatar
    StephenB
    Guru - Experienced User
    Dec 16, 2025
    Redlight wrote:

    Should I just ignore the red LED?

    CrimpOn wrote:

    Any chance the LED could be Amber?

    FWIW, I often find that Amber LEDs look Red in some lighting conditions.

     

    Like CrimpOn​, I am thinking that the device connected to this port doesn't support 10G. If so, that is not a problem, just an expected status.