Orbi light indicators

[k9kids]

My Orbi base and satellite don't show any indications the system is working. Is there a feature that needs to be turned on? 

Would prefer something I can look at to know all is well. Setup in AP mode. 

Thanks. 

[peteytesting · Accepted solution]

hi K9kids

with the orbi system working you will see no lights , which is a good thing if the devices are in open areas , the only light you will see is the power light indicating the system is on , if there is an issue you will see different colored lights depending on the situation 

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yes its a bit counter intuitive but seeing nothing is a good thing for the orbi once its started up and connected correctly

pete

[peteytesting · Accepted solution]

hi K9kids

with the orbi system working you will see no lights , which is a good thing if the devices are in open areas , the only light you will see is the power light indicating the system is on , if there is an issue you will see different colored lights depending on the situation 

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yes its a bit counter intuitive but seeing nothing is a good thing for the orbi once its started up and connected correctly

pete

[GadgetGuy]

I wish a light was present. It could be in the back. Just something that indicates that everything is working fine. Like a router.

[itGeeks]

Perhaps having the option to always show the status or maybe the option to set the times we want the lights to show would be a good thing to add for those wanting the visual. I am sure this could be added and have it user selectable.

1. Allways ON

2. Only on when there is a problem

3. Allows on during theses hours.

[GadgetGuy]

Perfect idea.

[itGeeks]

Thanks. I am just trying to help Netgear make Orbi the best product it can be. I am a big fan of Netgear products and I want to help them be the clear winner in this new space.

[peteytesting]

in the orbi case i think the designers have used the old "no news is good news " approach , eg no lights means everything is ok

as i said its a bit counter intuitive and backwards to what we are use to and that the main issue , its just a matter of getting use to the logic of what it it saying

however in our world of stop and go / red and green we get confused when we dont have something or someone telling us what to to or when to do it , i would prefer a few less glowing led's throughout my house at night time

pete

[itGeeks]

I understand what your saying and that's y I made the recommendation to give us options and let use decide what we want, Its a win win for everyone.

1. Allways ON

2. Only on when there is a problem

3. Allows on during theses hours.

I see no reason the devs can't add this.

[DarrenM]

Hello everyone 

You can put these Ideas in our Idea exchange board and other community members can vote the idea up to let the engineers know this is a feature people want. 

https://community.netgear.com/t5/Idea-Exchange-For-Home/idb-p/idea-exchange-for-home

DarrenM