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The Linksys WRT160N includes the following connection ports.
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Troubleshooting
The lights indicate the current status of your gateway. To troubleshoot any connection problems, use the table below.
| Router Light | Status | Problem |
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| 1, 2, 3, 4 | Solid Blue | None. The router is successfully connected to a device through that port. |
| Flashing Blue | None. There is network activity over that port. | |
| Off | No Ethernet found. Verify Ethernet cable connections, the TCP/IP settings, and the NIC. NIC drivers may need to be reinstalled. | |
| Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button | Solid Blue | None. Wireless security is enabled. |
| Flashing Blue | None. Flashes for two minutes during the Wi-Fi Protected Setup. | |
| Solid Amber | An error was detected during the Wi-Fi Protected Setup process. Make sure the client device supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Wait until the LED is off, then try again. | |
| Flashing Amber | A Wi-Fi Protected Setup session is active and a second session begins. The router supports one session at a time. Wait until the LED is off before starting the next Wi-Fi Protected Setup session. | |
| Wireless | Solid Blue | None. Wireless feature is enabled. |
| Flashing Blue | None. The router is actively sending or receiving data over the network. | |
| Off | None. The wireless feature is not in use. | |
| Internet | Solid Blue | None. There is a connection made through the Internet port. |
| Flashing Blue | None. There is network activity over the Internet port. | |
| Off | No devices are connected. Verify all cable connections and try resetting the modem. | |
| Power | Solid Blue | None. The router is powered on. |
| Flashing Blue | Not connected to the Internet. Turn off all network devices, including the modem, router, and computers. Then turn on each device in the following order.
Check the cable connections. The computer should be connected to one of the ports numbered 1-4 on the router, and the modem must be connected to the Internet port on the router. |
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| Off | No power. Verify power supply connections and electrical outlet. Also make sure the outlet is not connected to a switch. |
Manufacturer Resources
For more detailed technical information on the Linksys WRT160N, refer to the Linksys Website.
