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Factory Reset Backhaul Passphrase?
Am I correct that a Factory Reset will reset a default backhaul wireless passphrase?
Here is my situation. I have a RBR50 and RBS50s that were all installed after a factory reset. All is working fine. I got a deal and was able to get a spare RBR50 for testing. When I brought up the spare, it totally confused the nearest satellite. I am guessing everything had the same "factory reset" passphrase. If this is correct, there is a security issue as well and I want to generate a new, unique passphrase for my running configuration. What are the steps to properly do that? The WebUI has a warning.
Is Daisy Chain enabled? If so, disable it.
I would do this when you and a new RBS to the system, turn OFF the other RBS temporarily. Factory reset the newer RBS then sync it to the RBR using the sync buttons on the RBR first then RBS. It should sync correctly. Do this with the RBS is the same room. If it syncs correctly and appears in the RBRs web status page correctly, turn it off then place in it's remote location. Turn on all RBS and them them sync. I would do them 1 at a time.
30 feet is recommended in between RBR and RBS to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected. https://kb.netgear.com/000036466/How-far-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite-from-my-Orbi-router
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Is Daisy Chain enabled? If so, disable it.
I would do this when you and a new RBS to the system, turn OFF the other RBS temporarily. Factory reset the newer RBS then sync it to the RBR using the sync buttons on the RBR first then RBS. It should sync correctly. Do this with the RBS is the same room. If it syncs correctly and appears in the RBRs web status page correctly, turn it off then place in it's remote location. Turn on all RBS and them them sync. I would do them 1 at a time.
30 feet is recommended in between RBR and RBS to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected. https://kb.netgear.com/000036466/How-far-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite-from-my-Orbi-router
Thanks. So there is a default Factory Reset passphrase?
If I follow you, the Sync button on the RBR results in the generattion a new passphrase when it syncs with an RBS?
FURRYe38 wrote:Is Daisy Chain enabled? If so, disable it.
I would do this when you and a new RBS to the system, turn OFF the other RBS temporarily. Factory reset the newer RBS then sync it to the RBR using the sync buttons on the RBR first then RBS. It should sync correctly. Do this with the RBS is the same room. If it syncs correctly and appears in the RBRs web status page correctly, turn it off then place in it's remote location. Turn on all RBS and them them sync. I would do them 1 at a time.
It should automatically. Thats something that is handled by the RBR and RBS during the sync process.
