Template:Signal strength leds table
Each lit up LED represents a different value of the router's current signal strength in RSSI:
NO. OF LIT UP LEDs | SIGNAL STRENGTH VALUE |
---|---|
0 | ≤ -111 dBm |
1 | -110 dBm to -97 dBm |
2 | -96 dBm to -82 dBm |
3 | -81 dBm to -67 dBm |
4 | -66 dBm to -52 dBm |
5 | ≥ -51 dBm |
The signal strength LEDs can also be used as a time indicator for holding the reset button. When you press and hold the reset button, you have to hold it pressed for 5 seconds (by default) to initiate a factory reset. Each second, a new signal strength LED lights up. When all 5 LEDs are lit up, it represents that 5 seconds have passed since you pressed down on the reset button and that you can release it.
After releasing the button, all 5 LEDs will start blinking at once every 1 second. This signifies that the router has began the factory reset.