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Question
What does the LED light indicate on my mAX W21 router?
Answer
This document describes the function of the LED ring and bottom panel LED lights on the mAX W21 router.

LED Ring

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LED BehaviorAction
Solid amberBooting
Solid whiteBooting successful
Rapid alternating green and white (~1 sec increments)Attempting to pair with mobile app via Wi-Fi during onboarding
Slowly alternating green and white (3 sec increments)Paired with mobile app via Wi-Fi during on-boarding
Slowly alternating blue an red (3 sec increments)Paired with mobile app via Wi-Fi during on-boarding and WAN down
Solid blue"Normal" state; on-boarding complete; connected to the Internet; latest firmware installed

mAX good WAN connection state
Rapid alternating blue and amber (~1 sec increments)Downloading software in the background
Solid red mAX disconnected WAN connection state

Bottom Panel

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NameLEDDescription
LAN Ethernet PortGreen: LED indicates a GigE data connection is madeFor Ethernet device connections (i.e., TV, game console, PC, etc).
WAN Ethernet
Port
Green: LED indicates a GigE data connection is madeFor connection to your cable/DSL modem/gateway or fiber ONT device.

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