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NikkiSLC
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Mar 10, 2025

1of 2 Orbi RBR50 satellite won't connect to Orbi router

1 of 2 satellites work. The other one continues to have a magenta ring. I have positioned it close to the router. I have reset the satellite. I have reset the whole system. It still does not work. Any...
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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Mar 11, 2025

Can you access the self service web page on the RBS? 

https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-WIFI-6-AX-AND-Wi-Fi-6E-AXE/Orbi-WiFi-6-AX-and-AXE-Frequently-Asked-Questions/m-p/2403166/highlight/true#M59072

 

Can try this PDF process and see if the RBS can connect:

https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-WIFI-6-AX-AND-Wi-Fi-6E-AXE/Procedure-for-Factory-reset-of-RBS850/m-p/2356834/highlight/true#M52575

 

Be sure FW is same version on the RBS as what's on the RBR.