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A solid red light on the Linksys Velop suggests no internet. A blinking red light on the Linksys Velop means a lost connection. In this guide, we will help you fix Linksys Velop red light issue whether it is solid or blinking. You just need to give a thorough read to the troubleshooting hacks provided here and then perform them one by one to fix the issue. You might not feel the need to perform all the hacks. Perhaps just using one or two steps will help you resolve the issue. You simply need to be patient while executing the troubleshooting process. Without any further delay let’s get started.
Linksys Velop Red Light Issue[Reasons]
⦁ Technical glitches
⦁ Corrupted or outdated firmware
⦁ Faulty cables
⦁ Wrong connections
⦁ Excessive distance between devices
How to Fix Linksys Velop Red Light Issue?
Step 1: Reboot Linksys Velop
There have been many instances wherein it is observed that temporary or minor technical glitches get eliminated by a simple reboot process. So, before getting into deep troubleshooting, reboot your Linksys Velop mesh system once. Get closer to your Linksys Velop router(primary node) and turn its power button off. Unplug it from the wall socket and repeat the same process with all other nodes. After some time, plug the nodes back into the power sockets and turn the power supply on. After the nodes are powered up completely, check if the red light issue has been fixed or not.
Step 2: Check the Cables
If the rebooting process could not help you fix the issue, then check the cables that are connected to the Linksys primary node and other nodes. Check the Ethernet cable that you have used to connect the primary node to the modem. Make sure that this cable is not damaged from anywhere. If it is damaged, then replace it right away. Also, make sure that the cable should be inserted tightly into the Ethernet ports on both the Linksys Velop and the modem.
Step 3: Reconnect Node to Modem
Perhaps the WAN port using which you have connected the Linksys Velop to the modem is damaged. This will lead to poor connection between the Velop and the modem and hence the Velop shows red light. We suggest you check the port and if you find it faulty, then make use of another port to connect the devices.
Step 4: Bring Nodes Closer
In the event that you have connected the Linksys Velop primary node to the modem using a wireless connection, then there is a possibility that these devices are placed far from each other. This way they will find it difficult to communicate with each other. It is recommended to place them closer to each other. But do not place them very close either. After choosing an appropriate distance between the Linksys primary node and the modem, see if the issue gets fixed or not. In case you are facing a red light issue on some other node, then bring the node closer to the primary node such that there is a smooth single transmission between both devices.
Step 5: Update Firmware
As mentioned in the reasons, outdated or corrupted firmware can also be the reason behind the Linksys Velop red light issue. We suggest you update the firmware on the Linksys Velop now. Download the most recent firmware for your Linksys Velop and then get it installed using the Linksys extender admin dashboard. But while you are updating the firmware on your device, there are a few points that you need to be careful about:
⦁ Make sure that you download the correct firmware file for the Linksys Velop model that you have. Installing the wrong firmware will corrupt the firmware.
⦁ While the firmware is getting installed on the device, make sure that the process doesn’t get interrupted by any means, be it a poor power supply, or an unstable internet connection. Apart from this, we suggest you not to do any background activities on our PC during the process.
The Closing Note
Right after updating the latest firmware on your Linksys Velop WiFi mesh system, the red light issue would no more be troubling you. In the event, it still is adamant to leave your side, then reset the Linksys Velop to the factory settings and again perform Linksys range extender setup from scratch. We are very hopeful that after this step, the Linksys Velop red light will definitely bid you goodbye forever.
