Troubleshooting Basic Functions - NETGEAR WNR612v2 User Manual

Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual

Troubleshooting Basic Functions

After you turn on power to the router, the following sequence of events should occur:
When power is first applied, verify that the Power/Test light
1.
Verify that the Power/Test light turns green and blinks slowly, indicating that the self-test
2.
procedure is running.
After approximately 20 seconds, verify that:
3.
a. The color of the Power/Test light changes to solid green.
b. The LAN port lights are lit for any local ports that are connected.
If a port's light is lit, a link has been established to the connected device. If a LAN port
is connected to a 10 or 100 Mbps device, verify that the port's light is green.
c. The Internet port is connected and its light is lit.
If the correct behavior does not occur, see the appropriate following section.
The Power/Test light is not on.
If the Power/Test and other lights are off when your router is turned on:
Make sure that the power cord is properly connected to your router and that the power
•
adapter is properly connected to a functioning power outlet.
Check that you are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for this product.
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If the error persists, you have a hardware problem and should contact Technical Support.
The Power/Test light blinks green slowly and continuously.
The router firmware is corrupted.
For help restoring your firmware, contact Technical Support.
The Internet or LAN port lights are not on.
If either the LAN or Internet lights do not light when the Ethernet connection is made, check
the following:
Make sure that the Ethernet cable connections are secure at the router and at the
1.
computer.
Make sure that power is turned on to the connected computer.
2.
Be sure you are using Ethernet cables like the cable that was supplied with the wireless
3.
router.
is on.
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