{"id":6596,"date":"2023-05-31T10:01:38","date_gmt":"2023-05-31T10:01:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/?p=6596"},"modified":"2023-11-22T15:20:14","modified_gmt":"2023-11-22T15:20:14","slug":"orbi-flashing-white-light","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/orbi-flashing-white-light\/","title":{"rendered":"Orbi Flashing White Light (What To Do?)"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
Netgear Orbi<\/span><\/a> has become a solution for many users who want a strong and steady wireless signal in every corner of their homes. It does the job really well, it\u2019s easy to set up, and doesn\u2019t break easily. Most users are happy with its performance. <\/span><\/p>\r\n However, just like any other device, the <\/span>Orbi WiFi mesh system<\/span><\/a> can experience some hiccups occasionally. As having a stable and functional internet connection is crucial, it is important to know what to do in such situations.<\/span><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n The problem we are about to discuss in this article is the <\/span>Orbi <\/b>flashing white light<\/b><\/a>. If you want to know what it means, what is causing it, and how to fix it, keep reading.<\/span><\/p>\r\n When you see the <\/span>Orbi router ring pulsing white<\/b>, it indicates that <\/span>the router is booting or the Sync button has been pressed<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\r\n On the other hand, if you see the <\/span>pulsing white light on one of your Orbi satellites<\/b>, it means that <\/span>the satellite is booting or it tries to sync with the router<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n The meaning of the flashing white light on your Orbi router\/satellite (source – <\/i><\/b>NETGEAR<\/i><\/b><\/a>)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\r\n On some Orbi models, the pulsing white LED could also mean that the router is in factory default mode. Or, it could mean that the <\/span>router\/satellite is updating firmware or applying a new configuration<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\r\n As you can see, there is practically nothing strange in this behavior. However, this <\/span>white blinking light shouldn\u2019t last for too long (up to 20 minutes if it\u2019s caused by the update)<\/b>. The problem occurs when the <\/span>white light flashes continuously<\/span><\/a> and won\u2019t stop for more than 20min. In that case, we have to do something about it. Here are the most frequently used solutions.<\/span><\/p>\r\n Here are some tested solutions that should help you fix the Orbi flashing white light issue.<\/span><\/p>\r\n Restarting<\/span><\/a> your Orbi network is the first solution we would recommend. It is possible that the problem occurred because of a software glitch. A simple restart should fix the problem.<\/span><\/p>\r\n To restart your Orbi network properly, perform the actions in the following order.<\/span><\/p>\r\n After the network restarts, the white blinking light issue should be fixed. However, if it still continues to blink, try the next fix.<\/span><\/p>\r\n This solution requires you to <\/span>log in to your Orbi router<\/span><\/a> and create a new backhaul password. If you are wondering what is a \u201c<\/span>backhaul password<\/b>\u201d, it is actually a <\/span>password or a security key<\/span><\/a> that makes the communication between the main router and the satellites possible.<\/span><\/p>\r\n Generating a new backhaul password is pretty simple, but you need to <\/span>log in to your Orbi router <\/b>settings first. Note that you will have to sync the router and the satellites again after you generate the new password. Here is what you need to do:<\/span><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n How to Properly Sync Your Orbi Router and Orbi Satellites<\/i><\/b><\/p>\r\nOrbi Flashing White Light: Meaning<\/h2>\r\n
How to Fix the Orbi Flashing White Light?<\/h2>\r\n
Restart Your Orbi Network<\/h3>\r\n
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Create A New Backhaul Password and Re-Sync<\/h3>\r\n
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