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Verizon Internet Gateway (5G Home, single light) lights: what each colour means

11 light states of the Verizon Internet Gateway (5G Home, single light), from Verizon’s own page Verizon Internet Gateway - LED Status Indicators. It has one light on the front. Verizon: the first connection takes about 8 to 10 minutes, and the light may switch between red and white meanwhile. Holding WPS for 5 seconds starts Setup mode (three white blinks), which lasts about 45 minutes. If the light settles on solid red, repeat setup in a different place in the home.

  1. Off

    The system is off.

    Verizon’s page gives no step for this light.

    Source: Verizon Internet Gateway - LED Status Indicators (Verizon), checked 2026-09-29.

  2. Solid white

    Installation mode: it is getting a signal where it is placed.

    Verizon’s page gives no step for this light.

    Source: Verizon Internet Gateway - LED Status Indicators (Verizon), checked 2026-09-29.

  3. 50% bright white

    Setup is complete (regular use).

    Verizon’s page gives no step for this light.

    Source: Verizon Internet Gateway - LED Status Indicators (Verizon), checked 2026-09-29.

  4. Solid red

    No signal, or LTE coverage only.

    What Verizon says to do

    1. Repeat setup in a different location in your home, or get help in the My Verizon app.

    Source: Verizon Internet Gateway - LED Status Indicators (Verizon), checked 2026-09-29.

  5. Solid green

    Wi-Fi has been turned off by the user.

    Verizon’s page gives no step for this light.

    Source: Verizon Internet Gateway - LED Status Indicators (Verizon), checked 2026-09-29.

Other Verizon hubs

The same colour can mean something else on another Verizon hub, so check the name on your hub’s label.

Sources

Verizon’s own pages only, read on the date shown. Nothing here comes from third-party router-light sites.

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