Xfinity Gateways (see the overview of Xfinity Gateways for model numbers) have lights that behave differently depending on the status of the device.
Device status and light activity
Light activity | Status of device | Issue cause or additional action needed |
No light | Off | N/A |
White steady light or white steady light with purple tint (post-activation) | On or operational | N/A |
White steady or blinking light / white steady or blinking light with purple tint (during activation) | Limited operational | If you haven’t yet activated your device, follow the steps outlined in your Getting Started guide. |
Red steady light | No internet connection | We're having trouble connecting with your device. Contact us for help. |
Blue blinking light | WPS mode | Your gateway is trying to make a connection with another wireless device. Once connected, your new device should be up and running. |
All other color combinations | Connecting to Xfinity systems | Wait for about 15 minutes for this cycle to complete. If you’re still having issues connecting, contact us for help. |
For details about Xfinity Gateways, see the overview of Xfinity Gateways. If you’re still having issues, troubleshoot here.
Additional information
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