Sky Router green LED light dimmer??

GTO656 · 4 Dec 2011 at 16:20

Hey guys, Well basically I have been using my sky netgear router for over 4 years. I've notice the green lights have gone a bit dimmer lol(use to be very bright). But the internet is all working fine as usual. wonder if its near it end??

Thanks

Tealc · 4 Dec 2011 at 16:32

Some LEDs do dim over time. Don't worry about it. Even if they failed I doubt it would affect the operation of the router itself.

GTO656 · 4 Dec 2011 at 22:14

Tealc said:
Some LEDs do dim over time. Don't worry about it. Even if they failed I doubt it would affect the operation of the router itself.

Ok thanks a lot

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asim18 · 4 Dec 2011 at 22:23

Have you tried cleaning it with a cotton bud or something? Maybe there's some grime over it.

gerooo · 5 Dec 2011 at 08:22

asim18 said:
Have you tried cleaning it with a cotton bud or something? Maybe there's some grime over it.

I agree!!

GTO656 · 5 Dec 2011 at 15:49

Lol just tried cleaning it but same thing.

3dcandy · 5 Dec 2011 at 19:56

request a new router, it's so obviously gonna fail shortly!
:-)

IrishChr1s · 5 Dec 2011 at 21:17

White netgear router? If so also known as phase 1, first supplied router from sky.
The light goes go dimmer on them over time, and is very common. Will not effect
The routers functionality. But if your concerned a free replacement is possible.

Afaik they do not charge for replacement on the netgear. But you might have to word it
Correctly, a dim light does not require a replacement but I'm sure you'll know what to say.

GTO656 · 6 Dec 2011 at 09:54

IrishChr1s said:
White netgear router? If so also known as phase 1, first supplied router from sky.
The light goes go dimmer on them over time, and is very common. Will not effect
The routers functionality. But if your concerned a free replacement is possible.

Afaik they do not charge for replacement on the netgear. But you might have to word it
Correctly, a dim light does not require a replacement but I'm sure you'll know what to say.

Yeh white router it is, hehe I'll come up with a different excuse for a replacement lol. btw do SKy supply wireless N type routers now?

cheers

3dcandy · 6 Dec 2011 at 09:57

they do, netgear ones...I missed out, might have to erm find a way to get a replacement

Tealc · 6 Dec 2011 at 10:19

I had a replacement for my original DG834GT from Sky as it kept resetting and they sent me a god awful DG934G black thing which was worse. I dont know what their current offerings are like.

GTO656 · 6 Dec 2011 at 11:43

Ok I'll ask them for an replacement and see how it goes

GTO656 · 6 Dec 2011 at 16:20

Lol had a reply saying that I have an replacement router despatched so should get it soon

GTO656 · 6 Dec 2011 at 16:40

Apparently they cost £35.

V F · 6 Dec 2011 at 17:19

The Sagem ones?

GTO656 · 6 Dec 2011 at 17:38

V F said:
The Sagem ones?

Hehe well I looked on the website and it shows the one on the left which are the Sagem ones. I'll let you guys know what I get when it arrives

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GTO656 · 8 Dec 2011 at 22:01

Hopefully get it by Saturday, if not next week.

GTO656 · 12 Dec 2011 at 14:31

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Just got it 2day, omg im suprised with my old one im getting consistent 4 bar signal thru wireless. and with the new router im gettin 3 bars any help?? does the antenna really make a difference. btw it is a Sagem.

cheers.

GTO656 · 12 Dec 2011 at 14:52

lol gettin 2 bars now, myt aswell get back to using the old one.
EDIT: seems to be fine now since I've moved it 10cm forward lol. full 4 bar signal. I've set it to channel 11 like my previous and its set to auto mode. is tht fine??

cheers

3dcandy · 12 Dec 2011 at 17:24

should be...wireless pollution is killing a lot of peoples connection, could be a multitude of reasons...if you get 4 bars that's pretty good though