TP-Link Deco Red Light: What It Means and How to Fix It

The TP-Link deco devices show different light colors. All the light colors show the different status of the device. A red light is also one of them, which usually indicates the lack of internet. If your Deco device has not received proper internet or any damaged network cable, it shows a red light. In today’s blog, you will learn how to solve the deco flashing light by using easy steps act home.

Deco Red Light Means 

If you see the red light on the Deco main router that means the router is not connected to the modem. But if you see it on the Deco child node, then the Deco child node is not connected to the router. Here you need to check connections. 

Troubleshooting Methods

Now, you will explore the methods that help you to solve the Deco flashing red light. 

Check Connections          

• First of all, check the Ethernet cable that connects the router to a modem or connected child node to the router. 
• If there is any damage in the cable or any loose connection, then repair or replace it immediately. 
• Ensure that Deco devices get proper power supply by checking plugs and power cables. 

Restart or Do a Power Cycle

• There is no big difference between restarting and power cycling. In the restart, we restart the particular device. 
• For the power cycle, turn off all the Deco devices and disconnect all the power and network cables. 
• After a few minutes, plug all the cables again and turn on the Deco devices. 

Relocate Deco Node

• If you are facing the Deco flashing red problem on the Deco child node and you used the wireless method to connect the node. 
• Then, you need to relocate the node within the router’s range. 
• Locate the node and reset it, after reset, re-configure the node to the router. 

Update Latest Firmware 

• Sometimes, outdated Firmware of the Deco also creates connectivity issues. Update the latest Firmware of the router. 
• To update firmware, access the web interface or app interface of the Deco by performing a Deco login. 
• Then go to Advanced Settings, download the latest file of Firmware, and upload it on the interface. 

Reset

• If the problem is not solved after using all the above methods. Then you need to reset the Deco. 
• Reset is used to restore the factory default settings of the device. It helps to solve technical issues of the device. 
• To reset the process, push the reset button present on the router for 10-15 seconds. And wait for till the light is not turned solid. 

Conclusion 

Hope you will understand all about the Deco flashing red light. And learned how to fix this problem at home. If you still have any problem, speak with our customer support.