Netgear Router Red Light | Netgear Router Firmware Update

If the Ethernet LED of your router is off, it indicates that no device is connected to the Ethernet port of the router. On the other hand, if there is a solid color light, it indicates that the device is powered on and is connected to the Ethernet port of the router. In case there is a blinking Ethernet LED, it indicates that the port is sending and receiving the traffic. As already mentioned a red light on the Ethernet port will indicate issues with the router. If you are seeing the red light on the Ethernet port, here are a few things that you can try to resolve the issue.