What do the Colors Mean on Cox Routers?
Cox offers fixed broadband to residences and establishments via cable modems and routers. It is necessary to know the meaning of the blue, red, amber, and green lights of the Cox router to solve connection problems. Below are some of the lights that are often observed on Cox routers and the general meanings of each light.
Power Light
A power light could indicate that the router is plugged in and turned on and the light is usually white or green. If this light is off, it means that the router is not receiving power from the electrical outlet. Some causes of this include:
- The router is switched off by removing it from the power supply.
- In this case, a message can be, There is a power outage in your area.
- They caused the power cord to be damaged
- There is a problem with one of the internal hardware devices
However, if the power light is blinking, this can mean one thing – the router firmware is currently being updated. If there is a flash on the light of the router then do not pull the plug from the router while there is firmware upgrading.
WiFi Light
The WiFi indicator is typically a blue or white light that lights up when the router’s wireless network is transmitting a signal. If this light is off, it means that the router's WiFi is turned off, although this is a very rare occurrence. Reasons for WiFi being disabled can include:
- The WiFi radio was off as the router was set to disable.
- The router was able to pick up a hardware problem within the structure of the house.
- Disruptions from other devices which include cordless phones.
A blinking WiFi light is a clear indication that the wireless network is in the process of transmitting or receiving data to and from the linked gadgets. The more frequent the blinking, the greater the amount of data traffic that is being managed by the signal.
WAN Light
WAN stands for Wide Area Network, but it also represents World Advertising Network. The WAN port in a router is connected to the modem thus providing the network with the internet. Its WAN indicator light is typically white or blue in color and flashes when the connection is being established. When solid, it means that the modem is connected to the router when illuminated. Reasons this light may be off include:
- The cable connecting the modem to the router or the cable modem is not properly connected or it is worn out.
- This is followed by the message “The modem is powered off “
- It is a situation where a particular region loses its internet connection for some time.
- One of the biggest issues with the router’s WAN settings is the configuration.
If the WAN light is off then the internet connection is inactive but if the WAN light is blinking it means that there is continuous sending and receiving of data on the internet. With the WAN light still not on even if you are directly connected to the modem, there could probably be a problem with the router itself.
LAN Lights
LAN means Local Area Network and it relays to the network that was established in your home linking your devices. There are often several lights connected to LAN on a router which are numbered to match the physical ethernet ports at the back of the router. If a LAN light is steady, it means data is present in that port, in the sense that a device is connected to it using an ethernet cable. A blinking light indicates that one or more connected devices are transmitting and receiving Lane data through the port.
Internet Light
Some of the Cox routers also come with another light called internet and this light is different from the WAN light in terms of functionality though the two lights look almost alike. Whereas the WAN light indicates that your router is connected to the modem, the Internet light ensures you that your router is ‘‘seeing’’ internet FROM your ISP via the modem. Some reasons this light could be off include:
- This email is to inform you that you have not signed up with Cox Internet service providers yet
- Cox Cable internet connection issues are currently causing an outage
- It is also possible that the routers WAN IP settings were incorrect
- The cable that connects the modem to the router was somehow disconnected using coaxial type.
If the Internet light has not turned on after following the power cycling steps above, it may be due to a problem with your Cox Internet service stemming from the ISP or the company’s equipment.
USB Light
Certain styles of Cox routers have a USB connection to support functions like ReadyShare to share files within your network. The corresponding USB indicator is normally white or orange and blinks when there is a storage device such as a flash drive or hard drive connected to the router's USB port. This suggests the router has recognized the outer drive.
Eco Light
Eco stands for Econai and It regenerates the router’s energy-efficient mode. Also, Econai mode is highlighted green which may reduce power consumption on the refrigerator. This setting can be enabled/disabled on the router’s web-based application. Econai is an alternative that may not be available or present at all on some Cox router models when the Eco light is missing.
Telephone/Fax Light
For Cox routers that are compatible with telephone VoIP telephone connection indicators, there is often a phone, telephone, or fax icon. This light will turn to a green or blue shade if one or even more compatible phones are logged into the built-in telephony ports of the router. A blinking light implies that there is an ongoing phone call or telephonic communication.
Thus, generally, it is possible to perform a quick diagnosis of the power, internet connection, WiFi, ports, or other functions on your router with the help of the various colored lights on it. If you lose your Internet connection, the lights help you identify where the issue is between your equipment, the Cox cable modems, and the incoming network signal. As with any piece of equipment, knowing what the lights mean is a very handy reference when it comes to problem-solving.
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