Overview
This document explains the operational state of an EdgeRouter based on the System LED status.
- EdgeRouter 4 (ER-4)
- EdgeRouter 6P (ER-6P)
- EdgeRouter 12 (ER-12)
- EdgeRouter 12P (ER-12P)
- EdgeRouter 10X (ER-10X)
EdgeRouter Units with System LED
As of EdgeOS firmware version v1.10.6, the device status LEDs have been improved to provide a more clearly defined state of the device. See the tables below for the description and meaning of the different system and port LED patterns.
The table below applies to the following EdgeRouter models:
- ER-4
- ER-6P
- ER-12
- ER-12P
- ER-10X
Type of Activity |
Device State/Activity |
LED Pattern |
General Status
|
Initial Power On | Steady blue |
Bootup in Progress | Flashing white | |
Ready for Use (Not connected to UNMS) |
Steady white | |
Ready for Use (Connected to UNMS) |
Steady blue | |
Ready for Use (Unable to connect to UNMS) |
Occasional flashing blue | |
Device Locate Feature Active | Quick flashing blue | |
Troubleshooting
|
Firmware Upgrade in Progress | Alternating blue/white |
Error A12 (Device Hardware Failure) |
Quick flashing white | |
Power On Reset
|
Hold reset button for 10 seconds while plugging in the power cord to perform a Factory Reset | Port LEDs light up in sequence |
Hold reset button for more than 10 seconds while plugging in the power cord to start TFTP recovery | Port LEDs alternate off/on | |
Runtime Reset |
Hold reset button for 10 seconds while device is powered on to perform a Factory Reset | Last port LED lights up |
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