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Vodafone VOX 2.5 lights: what each colour means

11 light states of the Vodafone VOX 2.5, from Vodafone’s own page Vodafone router lights explained — Vox 2.5 broadband router. It has internet, Wi-Fi and power lights that show when you swipe a hand over the top. The lights are hidden until you swipe your hand over the top of the router. Its power light is red when all is well, which catches people out.

Vodafone’s page names six hubs: Vodafone WiFi Hub, Ultra Hub, VOX 2.5, Power Hub, 5G Hub and 5G Outdoor Hub; the name is on the hub’s label.

  1. Power

    Power red

    Power is on. On the VOX 2.5 a steady red power light is normal.

    Vodafone’s page gives no step for this light.

    Source: Vodafone router lights explained — Vox 2.5 broadband router (Vodafone UK), checked 2026-09-29, read in a browser.

  2. Power

    Power pulsing red

    A system update is in progress.

    Vodafone’s page gives no step for this light.

    Source: Vodafone router lights explained — Vox 2.5 broadband router (Vodafone UK), checked 2026-09-29, read in a browser.

  3. Power

    Power flashing red

    There’s a problem.

    What Vodafone says to do

    1. Check all the wires are connected and the router is switched on at the wall.
    2. Then reset the router using the power button.

    Source: Vodafone router lights explained — Vox 2.5 broadband router (Vodafone UK), checked 2026-09-29, read in a browser.

  4. Power

    Power light off

    Power is off, or the light has been turned off in the settings.

    Vodafone’s page gives no step for this light.

    Source: Vodafone router lights explained — Vox 2.5 broadband router (Vodafone UK), checked 2026-09-29, read in a browser.

  5. Internet

    Internet green

    Connected to the internet.

    Vodafone’s page gives no step for this light.

    Source: Vodafone router lights explained — Vox 2.5 broadband router (Vodafone UK), checked 2026-09-29, read in a browser.

  6. Internet

    Internet flashing or pulsing green

    The router is connecting to the internet.

    Vodafone’s page gives no step for this light.

    Source: Vodafone router lights explained — Vox 2.5 broadband router (Vodafone UK), checked 2026-09-29, read in a browser.

  7. Internet

    Internet red

    Not connected.

    What Vodafone says to do

    1. Check all the wires are connected, then restart the router by pressing the power button.

    Source: Vodafone router lights explained — Vox 2.5 broadband router (Vodafone UK), checked 2026-09-29, read in a browser.

  8. Internet

    Internet flashing or pulsing red

    There’s a potential problem and the router is trying to connect.

    What Vodafone says to do

    1. Check all the wires are connected and the router is switched on at the wall.
    2. Then reset the router using the power button.

    Source: Vodafone router lights explained — Vox 2.5 broadband router (Vodafone UK), checked 2026-09-29, read in a browser.

  9. WiFi

    WiFi green

    Connected to the internet and Wi-Fi is active.

    Vodafone’s page gives no step for this light.

    Source: Vodafone router lights explained — Vox 2.5 broadband router (Vodafone UK), checked 2026-09-29, read in a browser.

  10. WiFi

    WiFi flashing green

    The router is making a connection with WPS pairing.

    Vodafone’s page gives no step for this light.

    Source: Vodafone router lights explained — Vox 2.5 broadband router (Vodafone UK), checked 2026-09-29, read in a browser.

  11. WiFi

    WiFi pulsing green

    No Wi-Fi devices are connected to the router.

    Vodafone’s page gives no step for this light.

    Source: Vodafone router lights explained — Vox 2.5 broadband router (Vodafone UK), checked 2026-09-29, read in a browser.

Other Vodafone hubs

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

Sources

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