How to Fix Linksys Red Light Issue?

• How To Setup
• Claudia Holland
• July 26, 2023

Is your Linksys Velop extender showing red light? It could be due to a software glitch. Apart from that, many other factors can lead to red light appearing on the Linksys Velop. What those factors are and what you can do to eliminate the problem is what this blog is all about. Do not skip reading if you are getting troubled by the Linksys red light problem. Here, you are going to find the best working solutions for the issue under discussion.

How to Fix Linksys Red Light Issue on Velop?

Prior to proceeding to the deep troubleshooting part, go ahead and have a glimpse at the power supply to the Velop. For that, you need to check the power socket into which the power adapter of the Velop is plugged. If it looks damaged, use another socket to supply power to the device. Plus you need to make sure that the power cable is not loose. Fluctuating power supply can lead to red light issue. Fixing it will help. On the off chance the problem persists, try the troubleshooting hacks given ahead:

1. Reboot the Device

The Linksys red light can show up if it is affected by software glitches. To get them removed, you can try rebooting the Velop node. Firstly, reboot only the node. If the issue does not get fixed, you should try power cycling the entire network. We hope you are aware of the power cycling process.

Just in case, you have no idea what a power cycling process is, use the instructions given below to get the task executed:

• Remove the connection between the Velop router and the modem or main gateway.
• Switch off the router and remove the power cable.
• Do the same with the modem.
• The devices will sit this way for some time.
• Next, establish the connections between the devices again the way they were previously.
• Turn on the modem first and then the Velop node.

You should no longer be seeing the red light on the node. If you unfortunately do, go ahead and try the next hack in line.

2. Verify Connections

The connections between the devices ought to be strong to avoid any issues. The Linksys red light is also an indication that there is a fault in the connection.

We now want you to check the connectivity between the Velop and the modem. Examine the entire length of the Ethernet cable in use. Looks like either the cable is broken or is loose.

If our assumptions are true, replace the cable right away and mend the connection right away. Try using alternative ports on the devices to connect.

In the event, the Linksys Velop is connected to the modem wirelessly, consider bringing the devices closer to each other. An excessive distance between them can make it difficult for them to communicate. Reducing the distance between them will be helpful.

3. Update Firmware

Are you still troubled by the Linksys red light issue? Do you remember when was the last time that you update the firmware on your Linksys Velop device? It must have been quite long. An outdated firmware version can also be responsible for such issues.

Without any further delay log in to the web interface of your Linksys device using Linksys Velop login page and reach the admin panel and update its firmware immediately. Once the Velop node is running on the most recent firmware version, the red light will not be bothering you anymore. If it does, you have one final hack to be tried.

4. Reset Linksys Velop

Resetting the Velop is the last option that you should go for. When nothing worked, you need to reset your device and erase the current configuration settings from it. To get this job done, simply press the Reset hole located on it using an oil pin or paper clip for a minimum of 10 seconds. This will restore the factory default settings on your device.

Wrap Up

Now that you have reset your Velop, you should again go for the setup process from scratch. You can use any process as per your convenience. We are very sure that you will not be seeing the Linksys red light once the setup is done.