Switch LED lights on Linksys MR8300

tam481 · February 26, 2024, 8:51pm

Hello
Is there a way to turn off the LEDs of the switch in the Linksys MR8300?

Thanks in advance

ncompact · February 26, 2024, 9:00pm

although I don't have this router from the board:

There appear to be 5 LEDs which I presume can be managed by Openwrt
what to do if you have "lights" installed, just insert them more or less like this:

if you are referring to you have rear LEDs I assume they are managed via hardware, so unfortunately not for now...

tam481 · February 26, 2024, 9:08pm

Thank you @ncompact but that's not what I'm seeing in Luci

I'm running OpenWrt 23.05.2

ncompact · February 26, 2024, 9:13pm

you will have to create 5 imaginary names (using the "ADD LED ACTION" button) for example:

I assume however that you will only affect the front LED which can have different colours
immagine

tam481 · February 26, 2024, 9:20pm

Did just that, to no avail

The top LED turned Red. that's about it.

ncompact · February 26, 2024, 9:23pm

you can run the following command (and post the output):

cat /etc/config/system

tam481 · February 26, 2024, 9:25pm

config system
        option hostname 'Linksys'
        option timezone 'GMT0BST,M3.5.0/1,M10.5.0'
        option ttylogin '0'
        option log_size '64'
        option urandom_seed '0'
        option compat_version '2.0'
        option zonename 'Europe/London'
        option log_proto 'tcp'
        option conloglevel '8'
        option cronloglevel '5'
        option log_port '6514'

config timeserver 'ntp'
        list server '0.openwrt.pool.ntp.org'
        list server '1.openwrt.pool.ntp.org'
        list server '2.openwrt.pool.ntp.org'
        list server '3.openwrt.pool.ntp.org'

ncompact · February 26, 2024, 9:27pm

you can from lights press the button

immagine

and then give the command again thanks

tam481 · February 26, 2024, 9:28pm

Apologies. That's what I have been doing. I just undid the changes I had made to the LED. Let me do it again and post the output.

Many thanks for your help so far.

ncompact · February 26, 2024, 9:29pm

I, on the other hand, would like router manufacturers to no longer put RJ45s with LEDs

immagine

tam481 · February 26, 2024, 9:30pm

config system
        option hostname 'Linksys'
        option timezone 'GMT0BST,M3.5.0/1,M10.5.0'
        option ttylogin '0'
        option log_size '64'
        option urandom_seed '0'
        option compat_version '2.0'
        option zonename 'Europe/London'
        option log_proto 'tcp'
        option conloglevel '8'
        option cronloglevel '5'
        option log_port '6514'

config timeserver 'ntp'
        list server '0.openwrt.pool.ntp.org'
        list server '1.openwrt.pool.ntp.org'
        list server '2.openwrt.pool.ntp.org'
        list server '3.openwrt.pool.ntp.org'

config led
        option name 'Amber-Off'
        option sysfs 'amber:programming'
        option trigger 'none'
        option default '1'

config led
        option name 'Ath-Off'
        option sysfs 'ath10k-phy0'
        option trigger 'none'
        option default '1'

config led
        option name 'Blue-Off'
        option sysfs 'blue:power'
        option trigger 'none'
        option default '1'

config led
        option name 'Green-Off'
        option sysfs 'green:usb'
        option trigger 'none'
        option default '1'

config led
        option name 'Red-Off'
        option sysfs 'red:alarm'
        option trigger 'none'
        option default '1'

ncompact · February 26, 2024, 9:32pm

or change the configuration file from:

option default '1'

to:

option default '0'

or from the graphical interface uncheck here:

your config file should look like this...

config system
        option hostname 'Linksys'
        option timezone 'GMT0BST,M3.5.0/1,M10.5.0'
        option ttylogin '0'
        option log_size '64'
        option urandom_seed '0'
        option compat_version '2.0'
        option zonename 'Europe/London'
        option log_proto 'tcp'
        option conloglevel '8'
        option cronloglevel '5'
        option log_port '6514'

config timeserver 'ntp'
        list server '0.openwrt.pool.ntp.org'
        list server '1.openwrt.pool.ntp.org'
        list server '2.openwrt.pool.ntp.org'
        list server '3.openwrt.pool.ntp.org'

config led
        option name 'Amber-Off'
        option sysfs 'amber:programming'
        option trigger 'none'
        option default '0'

config led
        option name 'Ath-Off'
        option sysfs 'ath10k-phy0'
        option trigger 'none'
        option default '0'

config led
        option name 'Blue-Off'
        option sysfs 'blue:power'
        option trigger 'none'
        option default '0'

config led
        option name 'Green-Off'
        option sysfs 'green:usb'
        option trigger 'none'
        option default '0'

config led
        option name 'Red-Off'
        option sysfs 'red:alarm'
        option trigger 'none'
        option default '0'

tam481 · February 26, 2024, 9:35pm

Done. The top light has gone off but the switch LEDs are still flashing away driving me insane.

config system
        option hostname 'Linksys'
        option timezone 'GMT0BST,M3.5.0/1,M10.5.0'
        option ttylogin '0'
        option log_size '64'
        option urandom_seed '0'
        option compat_version '2.0'
        option zonename 'Europe/London'
        option log_proto 'tcp'
        option conloglevel '8'
        option cronloglevel '5'
        option log_port '6514'

config timeserver 'ntp'
        list server '0.openwrt.pool.ntp.org'
        list server '1.openwrt.pool.ntp.org'
        list server '2.openwrt.pool.ntp.org'
        list server '3.openwrt.pool.ntp.org'

config led
        option name 'Amber-Off'
        option sysfs 'amber:programming'
        option trigger 'none'
        option default '0'

config led
        option name 'Ath-Off'
        option sysfs 'ath10k-phy0'
        option trigger 'none'
        option default '0'

config led
        option name 'Blue-Off'
        option sysfs 'blue:power'
        option trigger 'none'
        option default '0'

config led
        option name 'Green-Off'
        option sysfs 'green:usb'
        option trigger 'none'
        option default '0'

config led
        option name 'Red-Off'
        option sysfs 'red:alarm'
        option trigger 'none'
        option default '0'

Used the GUI

ncompact · February 26, 2024, 9:37pm

as I told you in the first answer, the rear LEDs are managed via hardware (welcome to the group of those who don't want to have LEDs on the RJ45 connectors)

a solution that was proposed to me is the use of black tape (It works but it is impractical and unsightly)

ncompact · February 26, 2024, 9:53pm

I'm sorry I can't help you more, I really hope that Openwrt can also manage the LEDs installed on the RJ45 connector of several routers with different chipsets

tam481 · February 26, 2024, 9:55pm

Thank you so much indeed.

Looks like it's going to be black tape over the individual LEDs then.

I really appreciate you taking the time to assist. Thank you

badulesia · February 26, 2024, 9:56pm

I own the device and has already tried to tweak this a few months ago. To my understanding, only the top LED can be controled. I mean that the other LEDs don't physically exist.

ncompact · February 26, 2024, 10:02pm

thank you for the information

at this point, it would be useful to create a petition for the abolition of RJ45 connectors with integrated LEDs...

badulesia · February 26, 2024, 10:19pm

If I balance pros and cons about the subject I rather keep these. They are essential to confirm link and traffic.

robca · February 27, 2024, 12:18am

Black enamel paint (even the cheap acrylic) works, too. I prefer black tape as previously suggested because it's removable, but if you really want the LEDs gone, there's nothing like black paint and a thin brush to get those LEDs permanently disappear