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deanfp
Aspirant
Jan 05, 2021

Netgear C3700 Router lights constantly flashing

Woke up this morning to find my wifi routers lights are constantly flashing. Switching it off and back on makes no difference. I have also tried resetting it using the reset button by   Holding dow...
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FURRYe38
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Jan 05, 2021
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Disconnect the coax and LAN cables from the modem, pull the power adapter from the wall out let for 1 minute then plug back in. With out the coax cable and other cables, power ON the modem. Does LEDs still flash? 

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deanfp
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Jan 06, 2021
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Tried that but still they constantly flash. Its all lights. I have a feeling the router somehow had a power surge and it blew the insides. 

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    FURRYe38
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    Jan 06, 2021
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    Probably. Sounds like the modem unit is just bad and needs replaced. :smileyembarrassed: