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jmd49er's avatar
jmd49er
Aspirant
Jun 17, 2020

Magenta router

My internet works great with high speeds but the router led is magenta. What does it mean?
Jlarge's avatar
Jlarge
Aspirant
Nov 13, 2020
I solved this by switching the network cable from the ethernet to the internet port and recycling the power.
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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Nov 13, 2020

Yes, the WAN port is required to use in router or AP mode to get correct top ring LED status. 

 

Enjoy. 

Jlarge wrote:
I solved this by switching the network cable from the ethernet to the internet port and recycling the power.