Why Orbi Purple Light is Blinking [Reasons And Solutions]

There are more than one color that you can see on the Orbi router and satellite LED light. The Orbi router shows solid and pulsing white, solid magenta and purple color on its ring LED.

The Orbi satellite ring LED indicates pulsing white, solid magenta, solid blue and amber color. These colors means different, and indicates the status of the Orbi mesh system.

Here we will discuss only one color that is Orbi purple light, which means the mesh system internet connection is lost. There can be many reasons why your Orbi router is showing the connection lost color on the LED.

We will provide a list that contains the possible reasons of the problem and solutions to dispel the issue in this blog post.

Why Orbi Purple Light is Blinking on Ring LED?

This section will give you information about possible reasons why your Orbi mesh router is showing purple color that means no internet connection. So, let’s list them one by one down here.

• Electronic devices that use electromagnetic waves can interrupt the WiFi signals that are coming from the Orbi can be a solid reason of the connection lost issue.
• If there is any damaged cable in use to connect the Orbi to other network devices, then you will get troubles for sure like internet connection failure.
• The WiFi signals Orbi received which send by the modem physically via Ethernet cable can interrupted because of the wrong cable connection.
• If you didn’t configured the Orbi router and satellites by access the orbilogin.net interface, then it is possible that internet is not accessible yet from the Orbi.
• Placing the Orbi satellites far away from the router then you can face this Orbi purple light (internet connection lost) problem.

So, above are some possible reasons why your Orbi is showing purple color on the ring LED. Now, let’s see how you can solve it with the help of simple troubleshooting tips and solutions given in next section of the article.

How to Solve ‘Internet Connection Lost’ Issue?

Here you will get to learn tips and solutions to dispel the Orbi router internet connection lost, which is a technical problem.

Dispel Network Interruptions

• The electronic devices are one of the biggest reasons that interrupt WiFi signals in your home. You have to check that the Orbi device is close to any electronic devices.
• If it is, then change the location of the networking devices to an optimal spot in your home which should be close to the modem.

Check and Replace Damaged Cables

• The damaged cables (Ethernet cable) that are uses to connect the Orbi router to modem and supplying power to the router with a damaged or cut power cord can trouble you issues.
• So, make sure that the Ethernet cable and power cord is in good condition. If not then replace it with new ones right away.

Make Sure Router Links Are Connected

• The router to modem link is connected through the Ethernet cable and if you didn’t connect cable to the right ports then you can face problems related to internet.
• So, be sure that the Ethernet cable is connected to the router’s WAN port and modem’s LAN port.

Place Satellites in Reach of Orbi Router

• Connecting the Orbi satellites far away from the Orbi router will make the WiFi signals weak and you will face internet connection lost problem.
• So, place the satellites close to the router and connect them wirelessly using sync button.

Reboot Orbi WiFi Mesh Router

If the Orbi purple light is indicating again even after applying all the above written troubleshooting tips and solutions. Then, in this case, you need to reboot the router and refresh its system settings. Let’s see how you can restart the Orbi router.

• Find the power On/Off button of the Orbi WiFi router.
• Press it to turn the router off and then press it again.
• The second press will restart the Orbi mesh WiFi router.

You can also reset the router if the purple light doesn’t go off. To reset, just long press the reset button on the back of the router. But after the factory reset, you have to configure the Orbi router.

Ending Note

Here is the ending note of this informative blog, where you have read why your Orbi mesh WiFi router showing purple light that means ‘no internet connection’. Then, you have also explored how to solve this Orbi purple light indication with the help of the troubleshooting tips and solutions. We are hoping that you have got through the blog and solved the internet connection lost problem.