[header] How to use a router as a switch [title] Plug the router into an open power outlet. [step] Plug the router you want to turn into a switch (we'll call this the' switch-router' from now on) into an open power outlet. You should see the power light indicator light up.
[header] How to use a router as a switch [title] Plug the router into an open power outlet. [step] Plug the router you want to turn into a switch (we'll call this the' switch-router' from now on) into an open power outlet. You should see the power light indicator light up.
This should be located on the back of the router's circuit breaker (just beneath the switch). [title] Turn on the switch and wait for the power to be turned on. [substeps] If your router does not have a circuit breaker, this indicator may only turn off. You can find the light button at the bottom of the router's housing. This indicates that the switch-router is receiving voltage and the router is receiving electricity. [substeps] If the router is not receiving voltage, have the switch-router switch off immediately. [title] Hold the reset button on the switch-router for 30 seconds. [step] Look for a small button labeled " reset " and hold it for 30 seconds until all the lights blink off for a few seconds.