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atomarchio
Apr 09, 2018Tutor
Why does Orbi satellite light come on at random times during the day? RBK30
I've had the Orbi for about a week now. It seems to work fine but I am noticing the satellite light (at the top in an oval) comes on at random times. Does that mean there is a problem? Also, h...
atomarchio
Apr 09, 2018Tutor
So how would that work?
Cable modem - switch - orbi - switch - wired devices.
Is this corrrect?
FURRYe38
Apr 09, 2018Guru - Experienced User
Yes.
- atomarchioApr 09, 2018Tutor
One thing I am noticing is that I can actually use the wifi when the satelllite light is on.
If I can use even when that occurs, perhaps I can live with that.
- FURRYe38Apr 09, 2018Guru - Experienced User
Should be very usable when BLUE. :smileywink:
- atomarchioApr 09, 2018Tutor
My satellite is another color right now and wireless still working fine.
Since it appears to work fine, guess I'll just have to live with the annoying light coming on. - FURRYe38Apr 09, 2018Guru - Experienced User
What color is it?
I would run a quick test and see if moving the satellite a bit closer does anything. You can always put it back.
- atomarchioApr 09, 2018Tutor
it changes from blue to orange to purple.
tried moving satellite closer to router but that made things worse in my office.
I moved back to office and it's working fine. just have the lights on.
- FURRYe38Apr 09, 2018Guru - Experienced User
Hmm. maybe some form of interference. IF its working when this happens, let it run. At some point, I would move the router out of the basement though.
- atomarchioApr 09, 2018Tutor
I'd like to but no easy way of doing that at the moment.
At least it keeps working even when the lights turn on. - FURRYe38Apr 09, 2018Guru - Experienced User
If it gets worse or fails to stop working, Try a full factory reset and or move the router from the basement.
Good Luck.
- atomarchioApr 10, 2018Tutor
Perhaps I should stop focusing on the satellite light so much.
I am finding the wifi to work the entire time while the light is on so I don't think it's actually disconnected from the network.