What do Lights Mean on Netgear EX7000 WiFi Repeater

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

In This Guide

You'll Learn:

• What each status light means on your Netgear EX7000 Range Extender.

Before We Begin:

• Be near your Range Extender.

2. Status Indicators

There are a series of status indicators on the front of your range extender.

Netgear Light

Light Off

No power going to Range Extender.

Light On

The Range Extender is getting power.

Connection Lights

5 GHz Green

The range extender has an optimal 5 GHz connection to your router..

5 GHz Amber

The range extender has a good 5 GHz connection to your router.

5 GHz Red

The range extender has a weak 5 GHz connection to your router. It should be placed closer to your router.

5 GHz Off

The range extender does not have a 5 GHz connection to your router.

2.4 GHz Green

The range extender has an optimal 2.4 GHz connection to your router..

2.4 GHz Amber

The range extender has a good 2.4 GHz connection to your router..

2.4 GHz Red

The range extender has a weak 2.4 GHz connection to your router. It should be placed closer to your router.

2.4 GHz Off

The range extender does not have a 2.4 GHz connection to your router.

Link Green

The range extender is connected to a computer or a Wi-Fi device..

Link Amber

The range extender is starting or applying changes to the Wi-Fi settings. This should turn green in one minute..

Link Off

The extender is not connected to a computer or a Wi-Fi device.

Ethernet Port Indicators

Each of the 5 Ethernet ports has its own indicator lights.

On

When the light is green, there's a device connected to the Ethernet port.

Off

When off, there's no Ethernet device connected, the device is turned off, or isn't talking to the Range Extender.

USB Indicator

On

A USB device is connected and detected by the Range Extender.

Off

No USB device is connected or detected.