How to Fix Solid or Blinking Belkin Router Orange Led Lights?

 

When our internet connection goes down or is lost, we immediately check the lights on our wireless router or orange led lights in this case just like we would with any other router. Each light and its hue tell us what's going on, therefore it's always a good idea to be aware of these things.

One of the troubles you may encounter is the Belkin router solid amber light also commonly called orange light. We'll try to explain what it means and how to solve the situation. After all, even if you don't solve the problem on your own, you'll have enough information to contact your support for assistance.

Solid amber light (Orange Light that is Constant)

A steady orange light on your Belkin router indicates that there is a connection between the modem and the router but that the modem is not linked to the Internet. You won't be able to access the Internet in this condition, but here's what you can do to repair it.

Try some of the troubleshooting procedures listed below to see if they help.

• If your Belkin router requires a username and password, double-check that you've entered the information correctly.

• Check your Internet Service Provider's official page to see if there are any special requirements or if you have a static connection.

• It is indeed possible that you'll need to change the router's settings to accommodate them.

• Manually configure the router. Simply follow the directions.

Blinking orange light

When the orange light on your Belkin router blinks, it implies that the model cannot be detected. The following are some plausible explanations.

• The modem has been switched off.

• The modem is not physically linked to the router.

• The modem is not responding.

When attempting to repair issues with our computers or other devices, we should always start with the basics. It includes verifying the connections and restarting the equipment, which in this case is the modem and router.

Examine the connections

• To begin, ensure that the Ethernet cable is correctly attached and that the connections are secure. Continue to the next step if the Belkin light is still orange.

• A defective Ethernet cable can potentially cause this issue, so try connecting the modem and router with another one if feasible.

Restart the modem and router.

• This problem may be resolved by just power cycling the router and modem, as you will see.
• Unplug the router and modem from the power supply and let them unplug for around 30 seconds.
• Verify that the modem and router are correctly connected via Ethernet wire. The Ethernet cable should be connected between the modem and the router's WAN port.
•  Connect the modem to the Belkin router's WAN port first. First, turn on your modem, and then turn on your router.
• Allow time for the orange led lights to stabilize. Hopefully, the orange light has faded by now. If it is still present, you can Copy your Belkin router's MAC address.

• Wirelessly or through a network cable, connect your PC or laptop to the router. Make sure the wire is connected to one of the four LAN ports.

• Access your Belkin router. Here's a step-by-step instruction for logging in with the Belkin router's default IP address of 192.168.2.1.

• Locate and click on the MAC address in the Internet WAN settings section.

• Click the Clone button, then SAVE.

• It will now take some time for the router to reset. After it has finished restarting, complete the power cycle stated above on the router. After 30 seconds, unplug it from the power source and replug it in. Wait for the lights to stabilize. Then restart your laptop or PC.

• Hopefully, the blinking orange light will go away.

If none of the solutions work, you'll need to reset your Belkin router to factory settings and start over. Hopefully, the above-mentioned blog will provide you with answers. To resolve the issue with your Belkin router solid orange LED lights visit our official website.