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AP mode, red/orange internet light but Internet still works

AP mode, red/orange internet light but Internet still works
AP mode, red/orange internet light but Internet still works
a week ago
Tags: #Access Point Mode #Network Connectivity
Model: Archer AX10  
Hardware Version: V2
Firmware Version: 1.3.12 Build 20250828 Rel. 26873(5553)

Hello, everyone!

 

I had a bit of an issue with my TP-Link Archer AX10 where the internet light stays red/orange, even though I'm still receiving internet just fine on both wired and wireless.

This issue recently popped up after we got our main ISP router replaced few days ago. My Archer AX10 is set in AP mode for use upstairs.

 

I was wondering if there's anyway to solve this rather strange issue.

 

Thanks,

FareyDonch

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Re:AP mode, red/orange internet light but Internet still works
Thursday - last edited Thursday

Hello @FareyDonch ,

Welcome to our community.

 

Is there a switch between the main router and the AX10? Remove the switch for a try.

Have you set the SSID on Archer AX10 to be different from the main router's SSID?  This is why you can confirm that the client is connected to the Archer AX10, thus indicating that the AX10's network is still operational.

In addition, could you perform a hard reset on the Archer AX10 and reconfigure it?

 

 

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Re:AP mode, red/orange internet light but Internet still works
Thursday

Hi  @Joseph-TP , thanks for the reply.

1. There is no separate switch between the AX10 and the main router other than the switch in the built-in ISP router

2. I've merged the 2.4GHz SSIDs to be the same name between the main router and the AX10, but I have set separate 5GHz SSIDs

 

Hope this information helps,

 

Thanks,

FareyDonch

 

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Re:AP mode, red/orange internet light but Internet still works
Monday - last edited Monday

Hello @FareyDonch ,

Thanks for getting back to me.

 

Have you tried the wireless router mode? Will the internet light turn green?

If possible, could you try a hard reset and configure the AX10 for comparison?  Note: For insurance, it's always recommended to save a copy of the router's Backup Config file before a reset. How to create and restore from a backup file on your TP-Link Router

 

 

Nice to Meet You in Our TP-Link Community. Check Out the Latest Posts: △Pre-release Firmware for Archer AX50 Introduces New Parental Control Features and Enhancements △Introducing AI QoS: Elevate Your Gaming Experience on the Archer GE800 Gaming Router △Connect TP-Link Archer BE550 to Germany's DS-Lite (Dual Stack Lite) Internet via WAN △Tether KidShield Test Recruitment - Safeguarding Children's Online Experience If you found the post or response helpful, please click Helpful. If an answer solves your problem, click "Recommended Solution" so that others can benefit from it.
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