When you set a router up you will notice several lights come on to indicate its connection to the devices you have it connected to. If you have a Spectrum router, you may notice the lights are blinking blue. What does this mean?
If your Spectrum router’s lights are blinking blue, this means that the router is trying to connect to the internet. It also means that it is ready to be paired.
There are several lights lined up on the Spectrum router, each indicating different connections and power status. When everything is working properly, they will be solid. If your Spectrum router is blinking blue, keep reading to find out what to do.
Why Your Spectrum Router Is Blinking Blue
Normally a Spectrum router will have a solid line of green or blue lights, but when you notice they are blinking blue you may also notice that there isn’t an internet connection. When you first set up the Spectrum router, it’s normal to see the blinking blue lights while the router is searching for an internet connection.
After this, the only other time this should occur is when you reset the router. You may notice them blinking blue again if you lose connection to the internet. If you are using the internet on one of your devices and the connection drops, you will most likely see blinking blue lights on the Spectrum router.
If there isn’t an issue with your internet connection, there is a chance that you may have a faulty router that needs to be replaced.
How To Troubleshoot A Spectrum Router That Is Blinking Blue
Now, if your Spectrum router is blinking blue and it isn’t newly set up there’s a good chance that it could need to be reconnected to the modem. There are a couple of ways that you can resolve this issue and stay connected to the internet. The first thing you should try doing is unplug the router and let it sit for 15 seconds.
When you plug it back in, it may take a few minutes to reconnect and see all the lights stop blinking. However, this solution will only work if the lights are flashing blue if it needs to be reconnected. If this solution doesn’t work, you may need to reset your Spectrum router.
How To Reset A Spectrum Router
- Before you start, make sure your equipment has been plugged into a power source.
- Turn your router on and make sure all cables are secure.
- Power down the computer (or device) and unplug the power cord from the back of the modem and the router.
- Your Spectrum voice service will temporarily be shut down while this reset takes place.
- Wait for 30 seconds, and then plug the power cords back in.
- Allow 2 minutes for the modem and the router to sync and connect to the internet.
- Make sure you wait until the lights on your router stop blinking, and then power on your computer (or device).
- Once the device has powered back on, open up a browser to confirm that there is an internet connection.
- You should also check your network’s security settings to make sure everything is up to date.
What If Resetting The Spectrum Router Doesn’t Fix The Problem?
Most of the time, resetting the Spectrum router will solve the problem. However, if the router continues to have trouble making a connection to the internet there is a chance that you could have a faulty unit. Before jumping to this conclusion, make sure there isn’t an issue with your internet company or any outages in the area.
In the case of a faulty unit, all the troubleshooting techniques you can try won’t be able to fix the problem. You will have to contact Spectrum customer support or bring the route back to the store to have the unit replaced.
One thing to keep in mind is that sometimes a router’s light will flash as data travels through. If you see your Spectrum router flashing occasionally but experience no issues with your internet connection, this isn’t anything to be worried about.
Finals Thoughts: Why Is My Spectrum Router Blinking Blue?
If your Spectrum router is blinking blue, then that means that it is looking for an internet connection. It’s normal to see your router blinking blue when it is newly set up or has recently been reset. You may also notice it occasionally happens when the router is receiving data.
When you notice that you’re having trouble getting your devices connected to the internet and your router is blinking blue, then you will either need to unplug the router for 15 seconds or reset it. It is usually a very quick and easy fix; however, if the reset doesn’t fix the problem, you may need to replace the router.
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