Ac1200 Model R6120 Internet light staying amber

michaelkenward
Guru - Experienced User
Nov 25, 2022
plemans wrote:

Bj63 wrote:

So new wifi router will increase my speed? Just to clarify. I'm quite tech illiterate. If that is the case, thanks very much!

Contingent on the fact that you'd need to make sure to pickup one that's gigabit capable.
I'd hate to see you buy another base model device that didn't have gigabit and be stuck at the same speed.

Excellent point.

But it would be very hard to buy another Netgear router that wasn't at least Gigabit LAN. The R6XXXX range is among the few, and only the lesser ones there. The R6080, R6100 and R6120 are part of a tiny handful.

The shocker is that Net5gear even sold these things as recently as 2017.

Just look on the labels, and do not be fooled by references to "fast ethernet". That really means "slow ethernet". It is also a good way of weeding out things not to buy. If it says "fast ethernet" leave it on the shelf.
- TXShooter
  Aspirant
  Apr 29, 2023
  I, too, have the AC1200 WiFi Router Model R6120. I know not what the modem model is, but it's from Viasat (so it's probably junk). I bought the R6120 through Amazon because of its high ratings and low price. I guess I got suckered, but I don't know where to get the "BEST" information. The Internet LED (third from left) is also solid amber. All others are green. WTF?
  - michaelkenward
    Guru - Experienced User
    Apr 29, 2023
    TXShooter wrote:
    
    The Internet LED (third from left) is also solid amber. All others are green. WTF?
    
    Manuals are always a good place to start.
    
    Visit the support pages:
    
    Support | NETGEAR
    
    Feed in your model number and check the documentation for your hardware.
    
    Check the section in the manual Troubleshoot With the LEDs.

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Ac1200 Model R6120 Internet light staying amber