What do Lights Mean on Linksys RE9000 WiFi Repeater

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

In This Guide

You'll Learn:

• What the status light on your Linksys RE9000 mean.

Before We Begin:

• Be near your Range Extender.

2. Status Light

There are three status lights for your Range Extender.

Main Light

This is the light directly on the top front of your Range Extender.

Off

Range Extender isn't getting power, or is turned off.

Solid Green

Turned on, with good signal strength.

Blinking Green

Booting up or updating firmware.

Blinking Orange

Ready for setup or not connected.

Solid Orange

Signal is weak from your router to the Range Extender. Move the Range Extender closer to the router.

WPS Light

The WPS light is on the side of the Range Extender.

Solid Orange

Your Range Extender is trying to make a WPS connection to your Router.

Off

WPS wasn't able to connect, or isn't being used.

Ethernet Ports

Each Ethernet port on the back of your Range Extender has a small light.

Off

No cable is connected, or the device can't be found over the Ethernet cable.

Solid Green

The connection to the other device is good.

Blinking Green

Data is going over the connection.