Use this guide to understand what your BetterWiFi mesh node is telling you.
Technicolor Mesh Nodes (White units with black router)
Technicolor Mesh Nodes (White units with black router)
Normal Operation:
No light: Working perfectly (normal state)
Green light: Excellent signal strength to router
During Setup:
Flashing yellow: Ready to pair or pairing in progress
Flashing green: Pairing with router
Solid orange: Successfully paired, ready to position
Signal Strength Check:
Green: Optimal placement
Orange: Acceptable (move closer if possible)
Red: Too far from router, reposition needed
Problem Indicators:
No lights + no power: Check power connection
Stuck flashing yellow: Move closer to router or reset
Quick Troubleshooting by Light Colour
Light colour | What it means | What to do |
No light | Either working normally or no power | Press WiFi button to check, or verify power connection |
Green/Blue | Good connection | Nothing needed |
Orange/Yellow | Acceptable connection | Move mesh closer to router if possible |
Red/Purple | Poor connection | Move mesh much closer to router |
Flashing patterns | Setup in progress | Wait for completion |
Icotera Mesh Nodes (White units with white router)
Icotera Mesh Nodes (White units with white router)
Normal Operation:
No light: Working perfectly (press WiFi button once to check)
Solid white for 1 minute, then off: Healthy connection confirmed
During Setup:
Flashing white: Starting up (normal, wait 2-3 minutes)
Flashing yellow: Getting network settings (should be quick)
Solid blue: Successfully paired with router
Signal Strength Check (double-press WiFi button):
Green: Excellent signal
Blue: Good signal
Yellow: Acceptable signal
Purple: Weak signal, move closer to router
Problem Indicators:
Flashing red: Error state, contact support
Stuck flashing yellow: Connection issue, check cables or move closer
Quick Troubleshooting by Light Colour
Light colour | What it means | What to do |
No light | Either working normally or no power | Press WiFi button to check, or verify power connection |
Green/Blue | Good connection | Nothing needed |
Orange/Yellow | Acceptable connection | Move mesh closer to router if possible |
Red/Purple | Poor connection | Move mesh much closer to router |
Flashing patterns | Setup in progress | Wait for completion |
Brsk Boosters (White boosters with white Brsk hub)
Brsk Boosters (White boosters with white Brsk hub)
Normal Operation:
No light: Working perfectly (normal state)
Solid white: Healthy operation, good to move to final position
During Setup:
Flashing white: Starting up (wait 2-3 minutes)
Flashing red: Ready for pairing
Flashing blue: WPS pairing in progress
Solid green: Successfully paired, ready to position
Problem Indicators:
Solid red: Power supply issue or hardware problem
No light with power connected: Check power adapter type or contact support
Advanced Features (BRSK Hub dashboard only):
Signal quality percentages: Monitor via http://192.168.1.1
Band usage indicators: See which devices use 2.4GHz, 5GHz, or 6GHz
Multi-link operation status: Shows devices using multiple bands simultaneously
LED Light Troubleshooting
Light colour | What it means | What to do |
Flashing white | Starting up | Wait 2-3 minutes |
Flashing red | Ready to pair | Start pairing process |
Flashing blue | Pairing in progress | Wait for completion |
Solid green | Pairing successful | Move to final position |
Solid amber | Pairing failed | Retry pairing |
Solid white | Normal operation | None - working correctly |
Solid red | Power/connection error | Check power supply, try reset |
No light | No power or failed unit | Check connections, contact support |
Need more help? Contact support at support@brsk.co.uk or 02039 255 299.