Revision to NETGEAR WGT624 v3 Troubleshooting
Updating the firmware can fix software glitches. Download the latest version of firmware and then reset the router. | |
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+ | == LED's never turn off == |
- | Once turned on, the |
+ | Once turned on, the LED's should all light up for 10 seconds and then turn off. If the LED's stay turned on, there is something wrong inside the router. |
=== Cycle the power to see if the router recovers. === | |
A change may have been made to the default settings that has caused the lights to stay on. | |
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+ | == Unnatural Sounds == |
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+ | My router is making annoying sounds |
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+ | === Buzzing Noise === |
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+ | If you are hearing buzzing sounds coming from the router, it can due to a faulty capacitor. Replacing it can save you from that annoying sounds and can increase the life of the device. |
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+ | == Port LED’s do not turn on when Ethernet is plugged in == |
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+ | LED lights should turn on when an Ethernet connection is made. |
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+ | === Check that the connections are secure === |
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+ | The Ethernet must be completely connected before it will work properly. |
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+ | === Make sure that the power is turned on === |
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+ | If the hub or workstation the Ethernet is connected to is not powered on then the LED lights will not turn on. |
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+ | === Make sure you are using the correct cable === |
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+ | When connecting the router’s WAN port to a cable or DSL modem, use the cable that was supplied with the cable or DSL modem. |
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