Users questions 

What do the lights on my Motorola router mean?

Joe Ford

What do the lights on my Motorola router mean?

A solid light indicates the modem is powered on. When the light is flashing the modem is scanning for a receive channel connection. A solid light indicates the channel connection is acquired. When the light is flashing, the modem is scanning for the send channel connection.

What does flashing blue light on Motorola modem mean?

The Blue Light is better as it indicates that the modem is connecting at higher speed using DOCSIS 3.0 technology. Flashing Blue Light: Searching for a downstream channel connection.

Do I need to uninstall old router before installing new one?

Re: Uninstall old router before installing new one? simply, removed old one and configure new one. one suggestion is to delete old wireless profile on PC side to make your life easier.

Can you just plug a new router in?

Plain and simply; you can replace your ISP provided router with your own one. It all depends entirely on what you want your router to do for you. All you will need to do is ensure that you get your correct ADSL settings from your provider, and put them into your new device.

How long should you unplug your router for?

Good Things Come to Those Who Wait You may be tempted to plug in your modem and router right after unplugging it, but trust us: wait the 30 seconds. It’s important that your router’s power is fully reset, which means it needs to reach zero power before turning the power back on.

What can you do with an old router?

9 Ways to Reuse Your Old Routers

  • Wireless Repeater. If your Wi-Fi network doesn’t reach into every part of your home, you can use the old router as a wireless repeater.
  • Guest WiFi. Not all routers have a secure guest mode built into them.
  • Internet Radio Streamer.
  • Network Switch.
  • Wireless Bridge.
  • Smart Home Hub.
  • NAS Drive.
  • VPN Connection.

How do I extend my WiFi on an old router?

How to Turn an Old Router into a Wi-Fi Extender

  1. Find a Compatible Router. If you have an old router sitting around, check with the manual to make sure the device can be converted into an extender or a repeater, and get specific instructions.
  2. Update Firmware and Reset Preferences.
  3. Set a Static Address.
  4. Repeat for 5GHz.

Does an access point need to be wired to the router?

An access point is a device that creates a wireless local area network, or WLAN, usually in an office or large building. An access point connects to a wired router, switch, or hub via an Ethernet cable, and projects a Wi-Fi signal to a designated area.

Can ADSL modem be used as WiFi router?

Yes. Simply disable NAT and DHCP service. You want it to be just a bridge, with wireless AP mode on. Use one of the LAN Ethernet ports to connect it into your home LAN (e.g. into a LAN port of your upstream router).

What is the difference between DSL and ADSL router?

DSL is the generic term for Digital Subscriber Line Services while ADSL is just one of its types. DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) denotes an internet that uses digital connections between a modem and a phone line. ADSL allows you to download data faster than upload and hence it is called ‘asymmetric.

Can we convert ADSL router to DSL?

Yes . by using any lan port as wan it only works like wired broadband .

Can you convert Ethernet to DSL?

highly unlikely unless your goal is to just use it as a AP to get wireless. If you need to use it as a router it likely won’t work. Most dsl routers only do nat between the wan and lan. The DSL port is the only wan port in many routers….

How do I setup a PPPoE on my router?

To set up a PPPoE IPv6 Internet connection:

  1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.
  2. Enter the router user name and password.
  3. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6.
  4. In the Internet Connection Type list, select PPPoE.

How do I know if I have a PPPoE connection?

I would look into the config of your router, section DSL. You will find at least a hint of what connection type is in use. Typically, an ISP will always use the same connection type, so you could just google his name and a search phrase like “connection type” or “pptp” or “pppoe”.