NETGEAR is aware of a growing number of phone and online scams. To learn how to stay safe click here.

Forum Discussion

vascoigne's avatar
vascoigne
Aspirant
Dec 18, 2017

AP Mode Vs Router Mode

My satellite will not sync in AP mode. Only when Orbi router is a "router" it syncs.  Firmware v 1.12.0.8.

 

Do I need to update the firmwares?

 

Tried several times in AP mode with the satellite just next to the Orbi router and no way to sync.

 

Thanks for the help!

6 Replies

  • DarrenM's avatar
    DarrenM
    Sr. NETGEAR Moderator

    Yes that is a really old firmware but you need make sure at least the router and the satellites are on the same version of firmware.

     

    DarrenM

    • vascoigne's avatar
      vascoigne
      Aspirant

      Thanks Darren.

       

      Yes both units are running on the same firmware v1.12.0.8.

       

      If I update to the latest firmware version, will it fix the sync between the router (in AP mode) and satellite?

       

      Vascoigne

      • aaz's avatar
        aaz
        Virtuoso

        Yes, update the firmwares of both satellites and router.

        Make sure you download the satellite and the router firmware.

        Update the satellites first and then the router after satellites come up.

        be patient for them to come up and sync. If that does not fix the sync issue there is help on this board about re-syncing using the buttons.