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Jiheffe2
Jun 09, 2025Aspirant
I'm trying to connect an old RBS50Y in extender mode to the RBRE960
My system: RBRE960 connected ans AP to the main router, a Ubiquity EdgeRouter 12P. DHCP is served by Pihole. I'm trying to connect an old RBS50Y in extender mode to the RBRE960. I 'm following the...
FURRYe38
Jun 09, 2025Guru - Experienced User
You have to have the Extender Mode firmware loaded on the RBS50Y to ensure it will connect to the Orbi host system:
https://kb.netgear.com/000065169/Which-Orbi-routers-and-satellites-are-compatible
Have you tried setting this up with the 960 RBS turned OFF and the RBS50Y near the RBR, or is same room as the RBR960?