Wifi-Repeater Lights On When Its Turned Off

Cyclone · Jun 10, 2014

I have a weird problem.....

I put my wifi repeater on charge yesterday as the weather was fine, but when it had finished charging the weather had turned bad so I didnt get out after all. But I noticed last night the lights on it were on even though the thing is turned off. I can even connect to it :shock:

When I turn it on and back off again the lights go out but come back on again after a few minutes.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBVxKnA--xU&[/youtube]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBVxKnA--xU&

It reminds me of the film Poltergeist when the tv goes funny.

"They're hereeee..........."

*edit* The light is red now, Im hoping that when the battery is flat the repeater will work again.

jimdenburg · Jun 10, 2014

Looks like a guy on in this thread had the same problem...

http://www.phantompilots.com/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=13899

Cyclone · Jun 11, 2014

Thanks for that. Ive pm'ed him hoping he can shed some light on how he fixed it.

Weird thing is, I opened mine to see if there was anything loose but after putting it back together the lights have stayed off. Im in the process of charging it now for use later on, hopefully.

frank_footer · Sep 6, 2014

mine is doing the same thing did you find a fix?

Cyclone · Sep 6, 2014

Not really. I took mine apart to see if there was anything loose, couldnt see anything so I put it back together.

Weird thing is that after this I had no problems, the lights have stayed off. They only come on when I turn it on.

I pm'ed the guy in the link above but he hasnt got back to me, I dont think he has been on since.

Marsfalcon · Sep 11, 2014

mine had the same problem, switch was off but still power was on. i took it apart and messed with the switch. i got the extender to turn off and on but it never worked and never connected with the camera. I bought a new 500 extender off ebay now it works great.

pencilcoil · Sep 13, 2014

I have a spare re500 for sale. Only used once. £40. It on eBay UK at the moment.

dave21 · Oct 19, 2014

Hey I have same problem for some time. The switcher is off but extender lights on. The extender then drains itself the battery. I think I shall speak to dealer.
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMDuCLzVJGQ[/youtube]

Cyclone · Oct 22, 2014

Exactly same as what mine did. I couldnt see anything loose inside but it never did it again after opening it. I eventually bought an RE700.

dave21 · Oct 22, 2014

I will give it on reclamation on Friday. I arrived home today and the extender lights in red. It means it turned on during day itself and again drained battery. Hope they solve it or replace it (for Re700?