Fixing Purple Light on Linksys Router
Linksys router indicates a lot of the light colors on its LED like red, blue, white and Purple. Here we will only discuss about the Purple light on Linksys router and how to turn it off. Let’s have a look what its mean first;
Meaning: If you are seeing a solid Purple light on the router then it means the device is ready for setup. If you are seeing the blinking purple light on the device, then it is in process of the Bluetooth setup.
The problem comes when your Linksys WiFi router is showing the Purple light continuously. It could mean that the setup has been interrupted. Let’s see how to fix it with the help of some solutions;
Fix Purple Light on Linksys Router
There are most and majorly used troubleshooting tips and solutions given in this section of the blog, just apply them;
Complete Linksys Router Setup
Mostly the purple light shows, when your router setup is in complete. If you have Linksys router, then access the myrouter.local interface and complete the setup from there. For Linksys smart router and Velop router, use the URL Linksyssmartwifi.com interface and complete the setup.
Check Internet Connection with Modem
There can be internet service problem with the modem or ISP. You must check all the cables connected to the router and replace damaged ones. Also, check that the cables are connected to the correct ports. The correct port pattern is WAN port of the router and LAN port of the Modem.
Restart Linksys Router
Refreshing the Linksys router settings can solve the Purple light issues. So to refresh, you have to reboot the device. There are two ways to restart the router;
- Plug out and plug in the router power adapter from the wall socket.
- Find and press the power button twice given on the hardware.
At Last Reset to Dispel Issue
If the light is not turning off by applying most of the tips and solutions, then you must reset the router. To reset the router follow these steps given below;
- Find the reset button on the device.
- Press and hold it for 7-10 seconds.
- The reset process will start and your data will clear out after some minutes.
After hard resetting the device, you have to re-configure which you can do from myrouter or linksyssmartwifi login interface.
The Conclusion
Here, you have learned about how to fix the Purple light on the Linksys router, we have also provided the meaning of it.
