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blakejnd
Aug 13, 2018Aspirant
Satellite lights turning on constantly
I find that the satellite lights (on top) are constantly on. The good news is that most of the time, it is blue, but this is happening often.
It can be especially annoying at night. And yes, ...
FURRYe38
Aug 13, 2018Guru - Experienced User
What FW is currently loaded?
What is the Mfr and model# of the IP modem the Orbi is connected too?
What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
What is the distance between the router and satellite(s)? 30 feet is recommended in between them to begin with depending upon building materials.
What channels are you using? Auto? Try setting manual channel 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz and any unused channel on 5Ghz.
blakejnd wrote:
I find that the satellite lights (on top) are constantly on. The good news is that most of the time, it is blue, but this is happening often.
It can be especially annoying at night. And yes, it does flash amber occasionally.
I will normally re-sync or reboot. I just did not know if this was an issue.
Thoughts? Thanks!