Don’t the lights on your Linksys WiFi extender look aesthetic? Well, they are not for decorative purposes. The colors flashed by them have a meaning. For example, if the lights are glowing green, you can conclude that everything is shipshape. On the off-chance, your Linksys extender keeps blinking orange, you need to address the situation. This indicates an issue with your WiFi range extender no matter whether you have complete Linksys WiFi extender setup RE700 or have installed another extender model. Given in this post are the solutions that you need to follow if the orange light keeps blinking on your range extender.
Solutions: Linksys Extender Keeps Blinking Orange
- Reconnect the Extender-Router
There are chances that the extender is blinking orange because its connection with the router has become weak. Thus, you are advised to reconnect your devices. Ensure that you are creating a finger-tight connection between your devices. However, this point is applicable if the connection is established with the help of an Ethernet cable. You also need to check the ports to which you have connected the LAN cable. The LAN cable is also supposed to be free of damages.
As far as the ports are considered, you need to ensure that you have connected the cable to the router’s LAN1 port and the extender’s WAN port. The ports are supposed to be clean and dirt-free too.
- Restart the Extender
Maybe your Linksys range extender is dealing to get rid of technical glitches due to which it is blinking orange. Therefore, we advise you restart your range extender. Here’s how:
- Disconnect all the devices connected to your Linksys extender (including the main router).
- Press the Power button on your range extender.
- Disconnect the extender from the electrical socket and keep it idle for 20 minutes.
- Connect the extender back to its respective power outlet and press its Power button again.
- Check if the extender is still blinking orange.
- Update the Firmware
When was the last time you updated your Linksys WiFi range extender’s firmware? A month ago? Well, it is obvious then why your Linksys extender is blinking orange. Why don’t you update Linksys range extender? Visit the 192.168.1.254 login IP and to the extender. After that, find the option to update the extender’s firmware. Upload the firmware file and see if you get successful in resolving the issue. You are suggested to beware that you upload the correct firmware file on the range extender. It means you need to upload the file that belongs to your WiFi extender only.
- Reduce the Extender-Router Gap
If the gap separating your Linksys extender and the main router is too much, then also you might see orange light on the extender. Therefore, you need to measure the distance. If it turns out to be more that 10ft, consider bridging this gap. Bring your devices closer. But, remember that you cannot place devices very close. This can result in a clash of their WiFi signals.
The Final Thoughts
That’s all about what to do if your Linksys extender keeps blinking orange. We are expecting that after rebooting the extender, updating its firmware, and reducing its gap from the router, you will be able to get the problem fixed. Just in case the extender is still blinking orange, you are suggested to relocate the extender. Maybe its WiFi signals are getting interrupted. To ensure a WiFi-interference free zone, we recommend you keep the extender in an area where there are no electromagnetic waves emitting devices and objects containing a large amount of water. If needed, reset the extender and set it up once again.
