Router is plugged into tower, when pc is off the usb 4 indicator light that is usually solid white turns red. This started when we recently replaced olld tower with new one. Last firmware update it stopped happening, just started happening again this week. Checked for updates, none available.
> [...] when pc is off the usb 4 indicator light [...]
"usb 4"? Visit http://netgear.com/support , put in your model number, and look for Documentation. Get the Manuals. Read. Look for the LED descriptions.
> [...] that is usually solid white turns red. [...]
Is your "red" what Netgear calls "amber"?
On some computers/devices, an Ethernet interface will run at 100MHz when the device is in a standby or (not-truly) "off" mode. When such a device is awakened or powered on, it may negotiate a faster link rate.
> [...] This started when we recently replaced olld tower with new one. > [...]
Perhaps they behave differently. Consult the computer maker? (Thanks for those detailed descriptions.)
> [...] Last firmware update it stopped happening, just started > happening again this week. Checked for updates, none available.
Probably related to your behavior more than to the router firmware. But, as always, actual version numbers would be more useful than your opinion of what's "Last" today (or "available").
