Netgear lights

tehidyman · Dec 21, 2009, 09:50:12

I have a Netgear 834gv3 router with wireless disabled. Running Windows XP service pack 3, Firefox, Thunderbird, AVG 9.0 free and Spybot. Whilst checking for potential causes of severe loss of download speed I noted a comment that the Netgear internet connection light should be steady green. However, I observe that mine blinks. The interval between blinks varies between about a second to 10 seconds. Even with Firefox and Thunderbird closed. Also continues when computer put into standby or hibernate. The basic colour is always green. The Netgear manual states that this indicates that data is being transmitted or received by the Internet port. However I am not aware of being connected to anything other than Idnet. Is this normal or correct or do I have a problem? I cannot recall if it has always done this or it is a recent phenomenon.

Rik · Dec 21, 2009, 09:53:29

It's normal, it's just 'keep awake' traffic between router and DSLAM. (I assume you do have the wireless side secured?)

Welcome to the forum.

Glenn · Dec 21, 2009, 09:58:01

QuoteNetgear 834gv3 router with wireless disabled.

Can't get more secure than that Rik

Rik · Dec 21, 2009, 10:04:24

This is true, must clean my glasses.

Ray · Dec 21, 2009, 10:26:09

and

tehidyman · Dec 21, 2009, 10:43:38

Quote from: Rik on Dec 21, 2009, 09:53:29
It's normal, it's just 'keep awake' traffic between router and DSLAM. (I assume you do have the wireless side secured?)

Welcome to the forum.

Thanks for that.

Rik · Dec 21, 2009, 10:46:12

NP.

pup · Dec 22, 2009, 18:27:37

Is that tehidy near camborne?

Glenn · Dec 22, 2009, 18:29:51

I'll be driving past there on Thursday

pup · Dec 22, 2009, 19:22:52

Camborne? Are you based down here then?

Glenn · Dec 22, 2009, 19:24:17

I live in Berkshire, but grew up in Helston, where my family still live.

pup · Dec 22, 2009, 19:26:16

small world.

Simon · Dec 22, 2009, 21:22:58

john · Dec 22, 2009, 21:38:25

Coincidentally that I've just looked at the meaning of the lights as I have the same router but it failed to connect wirelessly about a hour or so ago. The lights indicated that everything was okay so I connected with the cable, reset/reconfigured the router and everything is okay and it's working wirelessly again.

tehidyman · Jul 16, 2010, 18:30:59

Quote from: pup on Dec 22, 2009, 18:27:37

Is that tehidy near camborne?

Having had my problem answered by Rik I did not go back into the thread again so did not see your question until doing a search. If this comes to your attention the answer is yes it is the Tehidy near Camborne. Tehidy is part of my street address. With apologies for the late reply

Simon · Jul 16, 2010, 21:38:21

I was just wondering what bugger is mentioning Christmas already!

tehidyman · Jul 18, 2010, 18:02:27

Quote from: Simon on Jul 16, 2010, 21:38:21
I was just wondering what bugger is mentioning Christmas already!

BBC website item today

Selfridges in Oxford Street will launch its Christmas season on 2 August - its earliest-ever start for the store.

Lance · Jul 18, 2010, 18:12:19

Oh dear, Christmas is now starting before I've even gone on my summer holiday.

Kos, btw, if you're interested, for two weeks! Can't wait!

Rik · Jul 19, 2010, 10:04:36

When do you go, Lance? Have you packed your Kevlar helmet and vest?

Gary · Jul 19, 2010, 11:17:14

How can anyone start Christmas that early

its still hot and sunny and...well...July

Rik · Jul 19, 2010, 11:22:19

QVC started in May!!!

Gary · Jul 19, 2010, 11:25:37

Quote from: Rik on Jul 19, 2010, 11:22:19
QVC started in May!!!

Noooooo I refuse to partake

Must admit when I saw this thread "Netgear Lights" I wondered if it was like the Blackpool ones and if a c list celeb was turning them on

Rik · Jul 19, 2010, 11:27:22