WRT400N WiFi indicator light inverted state

When I was first experimenting with my new WRT400N last month I noticed that at one point the WiFi indicator light got into an inverted state, i.e., it was on when it should have been off and vice-versa. It seemed to fix itself on the next power cycle, but now it's back, and this time a power cycle doesn't fix it. I suppose I can do a full reset and reload settings from backup, but this is turning into an another annoying bug with the WRT400N. Linksys still shows no sign of fixing the PPTP VPN defect, and there have been no firmware updates since the first release more than a year ago. I'm wondering if Linksys has any plans for a firmware update to fix these bugs, or is the original firmware all we get?

I have installed the new r11 firmware. Now when I set wireless to "Disabled", the router takes a full 60 seconds to reboot, and the wireless indicator goes into an inverted state (i.e., on when it should be off). Come on, Linksys, it shouldn't be rocket science to get an indicator light to work, especially when it's your second try!

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I'm wondering how much would it cost out of pocket to take this computer to an Apple Store for service and repair with a Mac Genius?
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studabaker wrote:
I erased the disk with Disk Utility using the installation DVD ....
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It should surprise nobody when salesmen tell customers that their own warranty product is best. Because you have apparently already paid for the Best Buy warranty, you can take advantage of their warranty and enjoy the "best" results if you can find a location that honors it.
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You're welcome. You have all my suggestions. However, if I think of anything else, I will post back here.
We will watch for your status update. Please let us know what fix works for you.
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