This article will describe the Night mode and Blink node feature for Linksys Mesh routers with a Linksys Now web interface. For models with a Linksys Smart WiFi interface, learn more.
Supported models:
- LN1600 series
- SPNM60
- SPNM62
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Night mode feature
Blink node light
The Night mode feature will turn OFF the light on all the supported Linksys Mesh nodes in your network automatically between 8 AM - 8 PM. By default, this feature is turned OFF.
1. Log in to the router’s web interface.
2. On the Home page, make sure the time is current on the upper right-hand side. If you need to change it, click on it.
3. Scroll to the bottom of the Home page and toggle the Night mode switch to the ON position. You have now enabled the Night mode feature; the light will automatically turn OFF after 8 PM.
You can also change this setting by clicking Menu > Instant-Topology. Then click on the first tile, which is the parent router.
You will see a Node light option at the bottom of your parent router, click on it.
On - Lights are always ON
Toggle the switch to the ON position and click Save.
Night mode feature is enabled
Lights off - You will notice there is an additional option called Lights off. This option will turn OFF the lights on all your nodes in the network 24/7.
Off - Lights are always OFF
The Blink node light feature can help you identify a node in your network. Such as when you want to rename a node based on the location of your home or when trying to identify a node for troubleshooting purposes. When you click on the Blink node feature, the light on the node will blink for about 30 seconds, then turn OFF.
1. Log in to the router’s web interface.
2. Go to the Menu and click on Instant-Topology.
3. You will see a list of all your nodes on the network. The first node on the list is always the parent router, which is connected to your modem. All others are child nodes.
Click on the 
icon, next to Instant-Actions of a child node, then click on Blink Device Light. The light on the node will blink white for 30 seconds.
4. To rename a node, click on a node to enter the node’s page.
5. Click on the 
icon to change the name.
6. To identify a node, click on the Blink node light. The link light will begin flashing white so you can identify the node.
7. Once identified, rename your device and click Save. You can repeat the steps to give all your nodes a friendly name.
