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.
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. :welc: :karma:
QuoteNetgear 834gv3 router with wireless disabled.
Can't get more secure than that Rik ;)
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This is true, must clean my glasses. :blush:
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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. :welc: :karma:
Thanks for that.
NP. :)
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Is that tehidy near camborne?
I'll be driving past there on Thursday
Camborne? Are you based down here then?
I live in Berkshire, but grew up in Helston, where my family still live.
:lol: small world.
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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.
Quote from: pup on Dec 22, 2009, 18:27:37
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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 :oops:
I was just wondering what bugger is mentioning Christmas already! ;D
Quote from: Simon on Jul 16, 2010, 21:38:21
I was just wondering what bugger is mentioning Christmas already! ;D
BBC website item today
Selfridges in Oxford Street will launch its Christmas season on 2 August - its earliest-ever start for the store.
Oh dear, Christmas is now starting before I've even gone on my summer holiday. :shake:
Kos, btw, if you're interested, for two weeks! Can't wait!
When do you go, Lance? Have you packed your Kevlar helmet and vest? ;)
How can anyone start Christmas that early :bawl: its still hot and sunny and...well...July
QVC started in May!!!
Quote from: Rik on Jul 19, 2010, 11:22:19
QVC started in May!!!
Noooooo I refuse to partake ;D 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 ;)
;D