Re: Does WRT54GL router have lights for wireless data transfers?

On Sun, 13 Dec 2009 13:09:01 -0800, Ant <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

>Hi!
>
>In my old Linksys WAP11, it has a green light for wireless data
>transfers (ACT = activity?)).
>
>In my somewhat new Linksys WRT54GL router (latest stock firmware), it
>doesn't seem to have a light for wireless data transfers. I do see a
>green "Wireless-G" logo, but it doesn't blink when I transfer datas
>wirelessly (WPA2).
>
>Is that supposed to blink or anything when wireless datas are being
>transferred? I do not see that happening. I only see network cables and
>WLAN lights blink for data transfers
>
>If that is by designed, is there a way to make a light blink with third
>party firmwares?
>
>Thank you in advance.

WLAN means "Wireless LAN", so when that LED blinks/flashes it
indicates wireless data transfers are taking place.

On Sun, 13 Dec 2009 23:29:59 -0800, Ant <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

>> WLAN means "Wireless LAN", so when that LED blinks/flashes it
>> indicates wireless data transfers are taking place.
>
>Ah. I didn't know that. Shouldn't it blinking? It's always solid has a
>green light on even when not in used.

It should light up steady when the Wireless Network Mode is anything
but Disabled, so selecting B G or Mixed should each light it up solid.
Selecting Disabled should turn it off.

I'm actually not sure if the stock Linksys firmware will cause it to
blink during wireless data transfers, but I assumed it would. It's
been a long time since I ran any stock Linksys firmware.