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Revision to NETGEAR WGT624 v3 Troubleshooting

Nicole Slagle

Updating the firmware can fix software glitches. Download the latest version of firmware and then reset the router.
-== LEDs never turn off ==
+== LED's never turn off ==
-Once turned on, the LEDs should all light up for 10 seconds and then turn off. If the LEDs stay turned on, there is something wrong inside the router.
+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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