orbi router internet port light not on, is the cable broken or is it the port?

— asked by Sophia

Diagnosis: No link detected on the Internet port (port 3 on the back). This indicates a problem with the physical connection to your modem or ONT.

FIX: Execute this physical layer checklist.

  • Verify the Ethernet cable is firmly seated in the router's Internet port.
  • Verify the other end of the cable is firmly seated in your modem or fiber ONT.
  • Ensure your modem/ONT is powered on and fully booted.
  • Try a different Ethernet cable.
  • Try connecting the cable to a different LAN port (port 1 or 2) on the router to test the cable and router port. Note: For Internet service, you must use the dedicated Internet port.

IF THAT DIDN'T WORK: The issue may be with the modem or ISP service.

  • Power cycle your modem/ONT: unplug it from power, wait 60 seconds, and plug it back in. Wait for it to fully restart before checking the Orbi's Internet port light.
  • Contact your Internet Service Provider to verify there is no outage and that your modem/ONT is provisioned correctly.

HEADS UP: The Internet port and Ethernet Port 1 support Internet port aggregation (WAN link aggregation) for multi-gig Internet plans. For standard setups, only use the dedicated Internet port.

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