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Cannot Put Outdoor Satellite Into Extender Mode
I have tried several times to get my RBS50Y into extender mode to use with my new Orbi WiFi 6 network by following the published instructions. Tried multiple resets and power cycling, but I am unable to get the NETGEAR_EXT network to show up. The firmware on the RBS50Y is v2.7.4.12, which appears to be the latest version for the outdoor satellite, although the RBR50 WiFi 5 router firmware is showing v2.7.4.24. I read about this problem for early versions of the RBS50Y but I was wondering if there were any new solutions? Thanks.
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Reproman wrote:
I have tried several times to get my RBS50Y into extender mode to use with my new Orbi WiFi 6 network by following the published instructions.
Are these the instructions: https://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBS50Y/RBS50Y_QSG_EN.pdf
Can you please describe what happens at step 6?
Thanks for your reply. Yes, these are the instructions that I am using. At step 6, I get a solid white light, followed by a brief solid blue light, followed by a pulsing white light (never see pulsing white and blue). Eventually it turns solid blue, but I cannot see the NETGEAR_EXT network on my phone or computer and the RBS50Y continues to appear as a satellite on my Orbi WiFi 5 network. Very frustrating.
Hello Reproman,
Welcome to the NETGEAR Community!
I understand that you would like to link your RBS50Y to your new Orbi WiFi 6 network. The RBS50Y is not compatible with our Orbi Wifi 6 Mesh system. However, it can be used as an extender. Try doing a 30-30-30 reset on your RBSY then check for the SSID broadcast.
Best,
Kevin
Community Team
KevinLiT wrote:
The RBS50Y is not compatible with our Orbi Wifi 6 Mesh system.
Extender Mode is the key factor. Notice this section of the Installation Instructions referenced above:
Ever since the RBS50Y came out, there were clearly two "modes" :
- Orbi Satellite
- WiFi Extender
Previously, the Product Sheet proudly claimed that the RBS50Y was "compatible with any WiFi router."
However, today, the Product Data sheet no longer includes that statement and clearly states that the RBS50Y is not compatible with the Orbi AX products.
Something is rotten (and not in Denmark).
Thanks for your reply. I am aware the the RBS50Y is not compatible with the Orbi WiFi 5 network, which is why I am trying to put it into extender mode. I have followed these instructions numerous times with several resets, including the 30-30-30 reset. I can never get it to broadcast the NETGEAR_EXT SSID to complete the process.
Thanks for your reply. I am familiar with the lack of compatibility of the RBS50Y with Orbi WiFi 6, which is why I had been hoping to use it in extender mode. I have tried the 30-30-30 reset several times with still no SSID broadcast on either my phone or computer. Very frustrating.
