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jimng's avatar
jimng
Aspirant
Apr 01, 2019

ORBI RBK 40 ring light issue

hi, can you let me know how to turn off the LED ring light? or set the wifi to off at night time. My orbi sattelite is in my bedroom and the connection is not always good to the main unit due to hallways etc. The LED flashes blue/ purple amber non stop all night long and i have to pull the power cord to shut off. Its like a light show in my bedroom. Please let me know what to do to stop this LED Ring from lighting up. Thanks Jim

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  • DickDuke's avatar
    DickDuke
    Apprentice
    Apr 01, 2019

    Hi Jim,

     

    the LED stops flashing a few minutes after it successfully syncs with the Router. If it’s still flashing, it isn’t connected. So, if you are perfectly happy with your network Wifi performances right now, you can just remove the satellite completely. If you’d like to get the full performance benefit of your mesh network, you need to sync the satellite to the router.

     

    The Orbi app will help you, or log into the router from your computer and use the Add Satellite function 

    • jimng's avatar
      jimng
      Aspirant
      Apr 02, 2019

      Thanks.  It is synced and most of the time its a long blue light.  I don't mind during the day but at night time its still full blue.

      I live in Hong Kong and most of the walls are cement, so the connection is not always good.  1500 sq ft home.  The main unit is in the living room, the network has to passthrough a hallway, then turn right  to another corridor to my sattelite unit in my bedroom.  I tried many spots in the house and this is the only way to get full coverage of the mesh network.  All i want is to shut off the light ring.  Anyone know?  i don't mind the spotchy network, i just need to get rid of the light.  (some other post i read suggest that its faulty and i should return it?) 

      • FURRYe38's avatar
        FURRYe38
        Guru - Experienced User
        Apr 02, 2019

        What Firmware is currently loaded?
        What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem the NG router is connected too? 
        Is the Orbi system operating in Router or AP mode? 

        What is the distance between the router and satellite(s)? 30 feet is recommended in between them to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected.

        jimng wrote:

        Thanks.  It is synced and most of the time its a long blue light.  I don't mind during the day but at night time its still full blue.

        I live in Hong Kong and most of the walls are cement, so the connection is not always good.  1500 sq ft home.  The main unit is in the living room, the network has to passthrough a hallway, then turn right  to another corridor to my sattelite unit in my bedroom.  I tried many spots in the house and this is the only way to get full coverage of the mesh network.  All i want is to shut off the light ring.  Anyone know?  i don't mind the spotchy network, i just need to get rid of the light.  (some other post i read suggest that its faulty and i should return it?) 

         

  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Apr 01, 2019

    What Firmware is currently loaded?
    What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem the NG router is connected too?
    Is the Orbi system operating in Router or AP mode?

    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 when wirelessly connected.

     

    What channels are you using? Auto? Try setting manual channel 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz and any unused channel on 5Ghz.
    Any Wifi Neighbors near by? If so, how many?
    What WPA security modes are you using?

     

    Try enabling Beamforming and MIMO. Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings

     

    https://kb.netgear.com/31030/What-do-the-LEDs-on-my-Orbi-mean

    jimng wrote:
    hi, can you let me know how to turn off the LED ring light? or set the wifi to off at night time. My orbi sattelite is in my bedroom and the connection is not always good to the main unit due to hallways etc. The LED flashes blue/ purple amber non stop all night long and i have to pull the power cord to shut off. Its like a light show in my bedroom. Please let me know what to do to stop this LED Ring from lighting up. Thanks Jim