How To Fix Verizon Wifi Box

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I've been using my Verizon Fios Router for a while and have been enjoying the speed and coverage that it provides.

Nowadays, we do pretty much everything online, from shopping to paying our bills, so it's been rather helpful to me.

While many other routers have found it hard to keep up with the traffic in homes these days, Verizon FIOS has served me well.

There were only two instances when I faced problems. One was when the battery wouldn't stop beeping, and that other time the router's LED kept glowing yellow.

But one aspect I struggled with was when the LED light on the front panel started blinking blue and continued to do so for several minutes.

I spent hours and hours going through pages and pages of articles chock full of jargon that helped me eventually solve my problem.

I decided to compile what I learned into a comprehensive article for others in my shoes.

You can fix Verizon Fios Router blinking blue by resetting or restarting it. The FiOS router blinks blue when it's trying to connect to another device.

If it continues to blink and doesn't glow a solid blue, the connection has failed due to weak signal strength.

How To Solve The Blinking Blue Light Issue on Fios Router

Since you now understand what the light blinking blue means, let's move to the next step: Fixing the blinking blue light issue.

There are two easy methods to solve the problem. The first method is to restart the device. If this does not work, try resetting your Fios router.

Restart Fios Router

Firstly, check the interface and make sure that the cable is plugged firmly into the appropriate port.
Check if the wireless device is turned on.
Restart the WPS mode by pressing and holding the unified button located on the front panel of your router. This might solve the blinking blue issue.
If restarting the WPS mode did not work, unplug the router. You have to remove both the Ethernet cable and the power cord from your router.
Disconnect your router from the internet modem.
After a few minutes, reconnect the Ethernet cable between the Internet modem and the router.
Connect the internet modem to its power supply using the power adapter, and then connect your Fios router to its electrical supply using the power cord.
Switch both the devices on and wait until the LEDon the front panel turns solid green.

This method will most likely solve the blinking blue issue. But, if you see that the blinking blue persists and the connection has not been established yet, try the next solution.

Factory Reset Your Fios Router

If the previous method failed to fix your problem, you would have to restore the network settings to its default factory settings.
Please note that performing a factory reset procedure will wipe all your configured network settings.
The username and password of the router will be reset to the factory default values, which you can see on the router label.
The reset button is located on the back of your Verizon Fios router.
Keep the router powered on and press and hold the reset button for at least 15 seconds using a paperclip or a similar object. It is recommended that you wait for 30 to 40 seconds to perform the hard reset.
Wait for the router to reset completely and power it back on.

This will fix the blinking blue light issue. You can now reconfigure your network settings.

To change the Wi-Fi name and password, you can either use the Fios App or log in to My Verizon.

Another option is to change the settings manually through your router.

Final Thoughts on Verizon FiOS Routers Blue Light Blinking

Although Verizon Fios routers are convenient, fast, and have extensive coverage, you may encounter an issue with the connection.

I would suggest that you restart the router first and check if the issue is resolved instead of resetting the router.

If you go for the second method, make sure you know the configured network settings of your device.

If neither solution works, please call a technician to find a solution.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will resetting my router mess up my internet?

No, resetting your router will not mess up your internet.

But, you will lose all of your current network settings, including the name and password of your Wi-Fi network. Store this data in a file before resetting.

What is the best router to use with Verizon FIOS?

Verizon FIOS provides a router called the FIOS router.

But the NETGEAR Nighthawk AC1900 R7000, Linksys – WRT AC3200 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 5 Router, and the NETGEAR Nighthawk X6S Smart Wi-Fi Router are also excellent options.

Can I use 2 routers with Verizon FIOS?

Yes, the Verizon FIOS allows you to use a secondary router in combination with your router to access Internet service on the devices in your homes.

You will have to change your default settings on your FIOS router to do so.