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Marienewbold
Nov 14, 2021Follower
Adding a satellite
I have purchased an additional satellite for my RBR40 Orbi system. I cannot for the life of me get it to connect . I have two other satellites that work fine and came with the original router. One is ...
CrimpOn
Nov 16, 2021Guru - Experienced User
Marienewbold wrote:
I have purchased an additional satellite for my RBR40 Orbi system. I cannot for the life of me get it to connect . I have two other satellites that work fine and came with the original router. One is connecting with a cable and one is used vis wifi. Why won’t this new one connect. It just keeps coming up with the purple ring late. I’ve tried moving it closer but still no link. I’ve tried adding on the orbi app but it’s not picking it up. Could it be a fault with the satellite.
I have had more success syncing satellites using the Orbi web interface (http://orbilogin.net) than with the Orbi 'app'.
Select the bottom menu item Add Orbi Satellite and follow the directions.
Since this unit was not part of the initial package, it would not hurt to do a Factory Reset on the satellite.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMw4ePACgc4
And, I would definitely do the initial setup in the same room as the router. If it won't work there, it won't work anywhere.