Posted by The Linksys Velop WiFi application permits one to manage the WiFi network, by which you can check its working and connectivity. But in some cases, the Linksys Velop device starts blinking the red LED. We will tell you a few troubleshooting tips to resolve the Velop red LED issue.
Choose The Best Location For Velop And Node
Due to the wrong placement of the Linksys Velop device, the device blinks the RED LED. It determines that the Linksys Velop and nodes are too far from each other and have weak connectivity.
There is no doubt that you place the Linksys Velop nodes at WiFi dead spots but it must be within the Linksys Velop range so that there will be enough strong connection. We recommend that you place the Linksys Velop and nodes at a minimal distance to establish the network overlapping and interference. By doing this, we hope you can fix the Linksys Velop red LED issue.
Signal Interruption
When you pick or select the best location for the Linksys Velop or nodes then just keep in mind that there is no interference from another WiFi device. Metallic things or electronic appliances in the house disrupt the Velop network. Objects include microwaves, Bluetooth devices, gaming consoles, cordless phones, etc. These gadgets have the capability to absorb the WiFi signals which come from the Linksys Velop due to its radio frequency waves. So avoid placing the Linksys Velop and nodes near these objects.
Remove Unauthorised Users
When you check the WiFi-connected device list on the Linksys app, make sure to identify that there are no unauthorized users. Weak network security can permit external users to guess the password simply. If there is any external user then try to remove it by making a new and strong WiFi password. Make sure that the new password is hard to guess for unauthorized users. By following these steps, the Linksys Velop red light issue is now resolved.
Check Setup Settings
If the above tips don’t help to fix the Linksys Velop red light issue then there might be a fault in the old setup settings. You may fill in the wrong login credentials while doing the configuration process of the Linksys Velop. In this case, we recommend discarding all the previous settings and doing the Linksys Velop configuration process again.
Update Linksys Velop Latest Software
First, on your connected PC go to the Linksys Velop web management page. After that, look for the Network administration and pick the software upgrade. Now, if you see the latest version of the software file then download it on your laptop or computer. In the end, restart the Linksys Velop device to finish the software upgrade process.
Restart Linksys Velop Device
There are two ways to restart the Linksys Velop device.
Through Web Browser:
- Open the web browser on a WiFi-containing device.
- After that, go to the Linksys web management page.
- Next, click on troubleshooting on the left side.
- Later, from the menu hit on diagnostic.
- In the end, click on the restart button to restart the device.
By Linksys Application:
- Download the Linksys application on your cell phone.
- Next, open the Linksys application and click on the settings option.
- Later, go to the Network administration option.
- In the end, search for the restart option and restart the Linksys Velop device.
Reset Linksys Velop
At the bottom of the Linksys Velop device, you can see the reset button. Now, press the reset button with a paperclip. By doing this, all the Linksys Velop LEDs will be turned off. As it means the Linksys Velop unit is now completely reset.
Note: After resetting the Linksys Velop device do the configuration process again.
Linksys Velop Configuration Process
- Initially, open the Linksys application and select the Linksys setup option from the bottom.
- Linksys will require location data to function and ask for permission. Allow all permissions.
- After that, pick the Velop and pick which type of setup process you have.
- Now, plug in the Linksys Velop node in the socket and pick it up.
- Later, place the Linksys Velop nodes in the open area of your house.
- Next, with the help of an ethernet cable connect the Linksys Velop router with a modem and then choose its connection.
- The smartphone will now connect with your router and start setting up the internet connection for you.
- The Light of the Linksys Velop device starts blinking solid purple. Pick next once it’s changed.
- Fill in the email address and security password to control the Linksys Velop network. Then select Make an Account.
- By doing this, the Linksys Velop setup process is completely done now.
Tip: If you are having a Linksys extender device in your house then with the help of the Linksys application you can also quickly do the Linksys extender login and setup process.
After the entire study of this post, the Linksys Velop red light issue is now completely fixed. As well as you also learn the proper information about the configuration process and also read about Velop Devices Not Connecting To Closest Node.