Windows 10: WiFi dongle turned my laptop into strobe light!

Discus and support WiFi dongle turned my laptop into strobe light! in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Few weeks back I upgraded my router to a dual band not realizing my laptop only worked with 2.4ghz g/n spec. Because I was having an issue with another... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by jayv2251, Sep 30, 2016.

  1. JAYV2251
    jayv2251 Win User

    WiFi dongle turned my laptop into strobe light!


    Few weeks back I upgraded my router to a dual band not realizing my laptop only worked with 2.4ghz g/n spec. Because I was having an issue with another network in my neighborhood causing connection to the internet to be spotty. I fixed the problem by purchasing an external usb dual band dongle. Only problem I have now is there's a blue led that flashes letting you know your both connected and how fast the connection is by flashing faster.

    My family and I live with my wife's uncle, so our bedroom also serves as living room, including tv and office. With my laptop being right next to me. Needless to say, this flashing blue light is driving me nuts when I'm trying to get to sleep. So, I'm wondering, can I wrap some electrical tape around it without affecting signal reception or transmission? I would consider just pulling the USB dongle out when I'm ready to sleep, but afraid I might damage the dongle and mess up the port by constantly plugging and unplugging the dongle. Sorry I've rambled on so much! Chalk it up to me not getting enough sleep!!!

    :)
     
    jayv2251, Sep 30, 2016
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  2. JESSETERRELL
    JesseTerrell Win User

    Windows 10 Instalation

    This happened to me as well. Saturday it finally worked and I love the new windows. Slight problem tho. I **** down my laptop and now it won't turn on. All I get is the spinning circle and a strobe light flashing effect and the laptop won't turn on
     
    JesseTerrell, Sep 30, 2016
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  3. CREA2K---01
    crea2k---01 Win User
    Nokia N80 problems! -- THE LIST!

    How do you turn the light off? it gets on my nerves, flashing blue light + house in the country + dark bedroom due to no lights about = blue flashing disco strobe effect in your bedroom at night argh.
     
    crea2k---01, Sep 30, 2016
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  4. PCGEEK11
    pcgeek11 Win User

    WiFi dongle turned my laptop into strobe light!

    Turn the laptop off when you go to sleep.
     
    pcgeek11, Sep 30, 2016
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  5. PBCOPTER
    pbcopter Win User
    Yes you can put some tape over the light and it should not effect performance.
     
    pbcopter, Apr 5, 2018
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