Xfinity routers come in a wide range and provide the best quality services as per customer's needs. We will discuss the two common questions related to the Xfinity router's functioning. The first question is; how to do the factory reset for the Xfinity router and the second question is the meaning of the blinking orange light on the Xfinity router. We will discuss both the questions in detail if you keep reading further. Let's start with the first question.
Steps for Xfinity Router Factory Reset
If you have forgotten your Xfinity router's login credentials or you are troubleshooting a software issue, then for troubleshooting, setting your Xfinity router back to the factory reset Xfinity modem is the best way. Now, execute the instructions below to do the factory reset:
Type 10.0.0.1 in the address bar of your preferred web browser and then press Enter.
You will land on the Xfinity router login page. Now, type 'admin' as the default username and 'password' as the default password. After this, click Login.
Click on the 'Troubleshooting' option, click 'Reset/Restore Gateway.'
Click on the 'Restore Factory Settings' option.
These are the steps to reet the Xfinity router back to default settings. After executing them, if your issue is resolved, you can use Xfinity default router login credentials to further configuration. Now, we will discuss the second question of blinking orange light.
What does Orange Light Indicator Mean? How to Stop it?
The orange LED light of the Xfinity router blinks when the hub is connecting at 10/100 only. You can try to remove the connection from the hub and use an Ethernet cable to connect your device. It is impossible to make internet connection in the case of orange light, and it can also indicate that there is some hardware issue that is making the orange light blink. If you want to make it stop and smooth functioning of your Xfinity router, then keep on reading.
Tips to Stop the Orange Light Blinking of Xfinity Router
Follow the tips given here carefully to resolve the Xfinity blinking orange light issue:
First, ascertain that your internet connection is strong and stable.
Check the connections of your router. You can remove all the connected cables and then connect them again.
Restart your Xfinity router.
Update the firmware of your router from the official Xfinity router website.
Even after updating the firmware, if the orange light does not stop blinking, there is some internal hardware issue.
In case of a hardware issue, call a technician to look into your router.
If the technician cannot help you, then you will have to replace your Xfinity router.
These were some methods or tips that you can use for orange light troubleshooting. I hope now you have got the answers to two common questions related to the Xfinity router.
