Dealing Effectively with Linksys Velop Child Node Red Light
The light on the top or front panel of the Linksys Velop node is meant to help you determine its operation status. Different light colors have different meanings. If you have a Linksys Velop setup done, then you might see a red light on the node. Through this guide, we are going to help you address a Linksys Velop child node red light error.
What it means to see a red light on the child node and what is the quick workaround to get rid of the red light, all of this is covered in this blog. Thus, give it a quick read and apply the solutions.
Meaning of Linksys Velop Child Node Red Light
Solid Red Light – When you see a solid red light on the child node, this simply means there’s no internet.
Flashing Red Light – A red light that keeps blinking signifies a faulty connection between the child node and the parent node.
Getting Rid of the Red Light on Child Node
Be it a solid red light or a blinking red light, commence the troubleshooting process by giving your child node a quick reboot.
- Cut off the power supply to the Velop child node.
- Remove the power cable.
- Wait for a couple of minutes.
- Plug it back.
- Use the Power button to turn it on.
What is the status of the LED on it? Is it still red? Use the next fix.
Bring the Nodes Closer
Faulty connection between the nodes or no internet to the node can be due to an excessive distance between the nodes. When the child node finds it difficult to receive internet signals from the parent node, then it will have an issue connecting to the internet. Therefore, bringing the child node within the range of the parent node will be helpful.
- Unplug the node from its current socket.
- Plug it into a socket that’s in the network range of the main Velop node.
- As the child node gets its WiFi signals, the red color turns solid blue.
Try LAN Connection
An alternative way to connect the nodes is by making a LAN connection between them. Wireless connections are prone to signal interference. To rule out that possibility you can go for a LAN connection.
- Take a LAN cable that’s in good condition.
- Insert one of its ends into the Ethernet port of the parent node.
- Fix the second end into the Ethernet port on the child node.
- As soon as the devices establish a network connection, you will notice the red light has turned solid blue.
Power Cycle the Devices
- Use the power buttons of the nodes to turn them off.
- Unplug the power cable of the Velop parent node as well as the child node this time.
- After about 1 to 2 minutes, plug in the nodes and turn them on.
When the nodes boot back up they will form a connection with each other.
Update Velop Firmware
- Download the firmware file first. See to it that you have downloaded the correct file according to the Velop model number.
- Access the Linksys Velop login page on a computer connected to the Velop’s network. Use the URL linksyssmartwifi.com or the IP 192.168.1.1.
- Log in to the Velop mesh network.
- Click on CA at the bottom-right corner.
- Go to Router Settings > Connectivity.
- Click on the drop-down arrow next to Details, under the Basic tab.
- Click Choose File to select the firmware file saved on the PC. Click on the Start button.
- Select Yes and wait for some time.
- When prompted to Reboot, click OK.
- Finally, click OK and the firmware is updated.
Reset Linksys Velop Child Node
In the event that the firmware update and all other fixes do not help you turn the red light to solid blue, then you should go for the Linksys Velop reset process. You can reset your child node to the factory defaults while it is still powered on.
- Insert a sharp pointed object like an oil pin into the Reset pinhole on the node.
- Hold the button until the light shows red, fades and blinks red again.
After some time, try to connect it to the parent node.
Closing Note
We expect that the solutions discussed here have helped you fix the Linksys Velop child node red light error. Now that the light is solid blue, you can connect to its internet without any trouble.
