Orange Light on Ethernet Port (5 Easy Solutions) – HomeNetworkON

Wireless technology is expanding these days, and more and more devices are using just the wireless connection. However, we shouldn’t forget the Ethernet connection. It is still the most important one since generally, the signal coming from the modem to the router goes through the Ethernet cable.

If you have noticed the orange light on your Ethernet port and you are asking yourself what it means and if there is something wrong with your connection, this article is for you. We are going to go through the main reasons why the orange light appears on the Ethernet port and what are the solutions for this issue.

Why Is There An Orange Light On The Ethernet Port?

The orange light on the Ethernet port usually appears in the following situations:

1. The orange light can be seen as a connection speed indicator. When you connect your router to a 10Mbps or 1Mbps connection you can see the orange light on the Ethernet port. This depends on the router brand so there is nothing to worry about.

2. When your router or modem can’t connect to your ISP you should see the orange light as well.

3. When your modem is unresponsive when it can’t connect to the router for some reason the LED light on the Ethernet port will turn orange.

4. When the cable is connected to the Ethernet port, but no data is sent and received

4. When the router is upgrading its firmware at the moment.

So, is there anything to worry about? Can we fix the problem? As you can see, understanding what the orange LED light means on your Ethernet port is pretty important when it comes to fixing the issue.

Orange Light On Ethernet Port (5 Ways To Fix It)

Depending on the reason that triggers the orange LED light on the Ethernet port there are several different solutions you can try.

Be Patient For A While

Since we have mentioned that in some cases when a firmware upgrade is being performed in the background, the best thing to do in this case is to give the router some time to complete the task.

The firmware upgrade shouldn’t last long, maybe up to 20 minutes, and during that time it is best not to touch anything. Don’t turn off the router/modem, don’t unplug the power cable, and so on. Just leave it for some time until the firmware upgrade completes. Otherwise, interrupting a firmware upgrade can damage your router/modem severely.

Restart The Router

This is the popular on/off solution, and to be honest it is pretty effective when you are trying to fix a problem with your electronic device, in this case, the router. The device’s cache memory gets cleared when you restart it and if a glitch in the settings is causing the orange light on the Ethernet port, then there are great chances that the issue will be resolved once the router boots up again.

1. Turn off the router and disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet.

2. Leave it disconnected for a few minutes.

3. Connect the power cable again and turn on the router.

4. Give it some time to boot properly and then check the light on the Ethernet port.

If this doesn’t fix the problem, then you should try the next solution.

Check The Ethernet Cable (And Other Cables As Well)

Since the orange light on the Ethernet port is closely connected to the Ethernet cable, this is the first thing you need to check.

A loose connection can be the reason for the orange light, especially if the connector is damaged. The good thing about Ethernet cables is that when you connect them correctly, you should hear a clicking sound.

When the locking clip on the Ethernet cable plug is broken you won’t hear the clicking sound when you connect the cable into the Ethernet port and there are great chances that the connection will get loose soon.

While you are inspecting the cables, make sure to check both ends of every other cable too. Replace any damaged cables and see whether the orange light is still present on the Ethernet port after that.

Is There An Outage In Your Area?

During an outage, the signal that comes to the router from your ISP can be weak, unstable or there would be no signal at all.

This often happens when your ISP is down because of scheduled maintenance, network configuration upgrade, technical issues, or a power outage.

In such cases, it is important to find out whether an outage is a real reason for the orange light on the Ethernet port. So, either contact your ISP support and see what’s going on or log in to your ISP account or visit their official status or outage page on their website.

In case there is an outage, everything will get back to normal when they fix the problem.

Ask The Customer Support To Help You

If there is no sign of an outage and you are still seeing the orange light on the Ethernet port, feel free to ask customer support for help.

They can restart your connection, test the line to see if there are any issues, and also they can give some advice on what to do to fix the problem.

Your ISP can also send someone to your address to fix the problem.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Do The LED Lights On The Ethernet Port Mean?

In most cases, there will be two LED lights next to the Ethernet port. In that case, one LED light indicates the connection activity and the other the status of the connection.

The Ethernet Light Is Not On On My Router. Why?

If the Ethernet cable is connected to the Ethernet port, but the Ethernet LED light is not on, there are great chances that the Ethernet port is malfunctioning or that the Ethernet cable is damaged.

Is My Ethernet Cable Bad?

If you are using a wired connection to connect your devices and you notice that your internet speed is slow or the connection keeps dropping then there are great chances that your Ethernet cable is damaged.

Final Thoughts

The orange LED light on the Ethernet port is often an issue that can be fixed easily. While the solid orange light doesn’t indicate that there is a serious problem, and it will be on when you connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port, a blinking orange light might indicate that there is a problem that needs to be fixed. Also, knowing what causes it helps us find the best solution and minimizes the risk of damaging the router. Hopefully, one of the solutions presented here should help you fix the issue and continue using the internet connection as before.