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W6U: Turn Off the LED Light

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Question
How do I turn off the LED light on my W6U extender?
Answer
The front panel LED light can be turned Off completely or Off during normal operation in the Web Manager.  The LED light is on by default. 


Turn Off Front Panel LED Light
The following steps must be performed on a laptop or mobile device that is connected to the home network.
  1. Launch a web browser and enter https://w6u.local/ into the address box, and press the Enter key.
     
  2. A security or private risk alert may appear on the web browser advising users to proceed with caution when accessing the Web Manager.  There is no risk in proceeding to the Web Manager.  For instructions to by-pass the alert screen, refer to article # 18181 - Alert Message for Web Manager Access.

    NOTE: The Setup Administration page will appear if this is the first time accessing the Web Manager.  For assistance, refer to article # 19243 - W6U: Web Manager First Time Login.

     
  3. Enter the custom username in the Username field and the custom password into the Password field.
     
  4. Click the Login button.  The Network Status page will appear.

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  5. Click the LED Settings link in the left-hand menu.
     
  6. Click the Select led mode drop-down menu to select Off or Off with Alerts.

    ON: LED is on at all times to display the Internet connection status.
    OFF: LED is Off at all times.
    OFF with Alerts: LED will only turn on (solid red) when the Internet connection is lost.
     
  7. Click the Submit button to apply changes.

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