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TomMcM
Aspirant
Jun 21, 2021

Orbi satellite make clicking sounds

I recently installed a satellite orbi router to my system and it makes a sof clicking sound.  The base unit does not.  The satellite is hardwired to the ethernet network.  Not sure how to eliminate t...
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TomMcM
Aspirant
Jun 21, 2021

Thanks for the response.  Yes, it's Orbi.  No subwoofer on system, and when I disconnected power from Orbi, clicking stopped.  When plugged back in, no sounds as it went through reboot (light flashing), then started again once rebooted.

 

Thanks

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plemans
Guru - Experienced User
Jun 21, 2021

Tried swapping the power supplies? See if its coming from the power supply

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    TomMcM
    Aspirant
    Jun 21, 2021

    I'll give it a shot.  Have to wait until user(wife) gets off computer (home office for wife and I; separate businesses.  AM not an IT type, so bumbling my way through troubleshooting problems. :smileyfrustrated:)

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      xbrendax
      Aspirant
      Sep 26, 2021

      Did this issue ever get resolved?  I am having the exact same issue. Just installed this today and the AC adapters are making a clicking noise just as described. Tech support at Netgear is not helping resolve this. :/

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        CrimpOn
        Guru - Experienced User
        Sep 26, 2021

        Clicking sound is not normal. I would ask for a product replacement.