#NETGEAR GENIE KEEPS CRASHING SERIES#

A flashing green light indicates that the door control module is connected to a Wi-Fi router but has not established a secure communication link to the cloud.

A solid green light indicates that the door control module is properly connected and ready for use with the app.

#NETGEAR GENIE KEEPS CRASHING SERIES#

As the device connects to your home Wi-Fi network, a series of confirmation messages will appear in the app indicating a successful Wi-Fi configuration and acknowledgment that the setup is complete. If the light remains flashing green after 5 minutes you may have ports on your Wi-Fi router that are blocking traffic between your device and the cloudĪ solid green light means your device is successfully connected to your home Wi-Fi network and has established a secure communication link to the cloud.Īfter you enter your Wi-Fi username and password, the door control module exits configuration mode and attempts to connect to the home Wi-Fi network and then to the cloud. Flashing green lights often change to solid green after 5 minutes, signaling your device has secured stable communication with your home Wi-Fi and the cloud. When the red LED changes to yellow, the door control module has created a gdocntrl-xxxx Wi-Fi network, which allows your smartphone to connect to the door control module.Ī flashing yellow light means that the garage door module firmware is being updated.Ī flashing green light means your device is communicating with your home Wi-Fi network but is not able to access the internet or the cloud. Once a mounting location has been determined, remove the mounting bracket from the back of the door control module, plug in the power cord to the power outlet, and connect the plug to the door control module.Ī solid red light means that the unit is not connected to your home Wi-Fi network.Ī solid yellow light means that the garage door module is in Wi-Fi configuration mode and ready to be configured. Mount next to the opener near the ceiling - In this location, you can plug it into the same outlet as the garage door opener and connect the control wire to operate the door from the door control module directly to the garage door opener. Mount above an outlet in the garage – If you mount the door control module next to an outlet, especially an outlet located near the personnel door, you can use the door control module as a second wall control button. The Door Control Module (DCM) is commonly mounted in the following locations. Where it can be seen and heard while standing in the garage - The door control module gives a safety warning when the door is being operated remotely so the warning must be seen or heard by anyone in the garage when the door is open. Before mounting the door control module, be sure to select a location that meets the following criteria.ĥ ft from a power outlet - The door control module has a 5 ft power cordĢ5 ft from either the garage door opener or a wired wall control button - The control wire that connects the door control module to either the garage door opener or a wired all button is 25 ft long.

Netgear genie keeps crashing