Power cycling either the router or satellite leaves the satellite in a constant blinking state (slow white pulse on top circle) until I manually hit the sync button on router then satellite. Is this per design? If so, will this be corrected in a future firmware release? If relevant - I am operating the Orbi in AP mode only. Bill

I waited a significant period of time (which to my thinking should not require more than a minute or two at most) but I will try a 10-15 minute wait to see if that makes a difference. A 10-minute sync to establish backhaul does seem slow to me. I did forget to mention in my original posting, I am at latest firmware on router and satellite. Bill

I haven't had to manually sync my Orbi base or satellite after a power outage or rebooting. I did notice that my satellite was flashing white but it recovered itself automatically. Did you wait at least 10-15 minutes to see if it rejoins automatically?

I'm amazed how the forum's response to issues seems to be "that hasnt happened to me, so it must not be an issue...". Wilderw....yes i have the exact same issue (a fatal flaw in the product).

Further Update: I waited the suggested 15 minutes. Attached devices on the router will (within a reasonable time interval) show the satellite is connected and devices will make a connection to the satellite - but the blinking white light (satellite only) continues without cease. I manually reset router and satellite to factory settings and the problem persists (which may simply be an issue that the satellite fails to extinguish the blink post restart). I can get the lights to extinguish by pressing sync buttons on router and satellite - but the issue recurs the next time either device power cycles. It's not a showstopper for me - but suggests a bug perhaps that might be corrected next firmware release? For the users that don't see this behaviour - might it be a difference between router mode and AP mode? Bill

Hello WilderW This could be a bug in AP only my orbi is used as a router and does not have that issue I will try to set it up as AP and try to replicate the issue you are having. The only other thing I can think of is a signal strength issue may just be out of range to auto sync back up you could test that by bringing the satellite closer and see if it shows the same behavior but if that is difficult to do do not worry about it I will try to test mine. DarrenM

Must an Orbi system be manually synced following any power outage

15 Replies

Mikey94025
Hero
Dec 03, 2016
I haven't had to manually sync my Orbi base or satellite after a power outage or rebooting. I did notice that my satellite was flashing white but it recovered itself automatically. Did you wait at least 10-15 minutes to see if it rejoins automatically?
- wilderw
  Guide
  Dec 03, 2016
  I waited a significant period of time (which to my thinking should not require more than a minute or two at most) but I will try a 10-15 minute wait to see if that makes a difference. A 10-minute sync to establish backhaul does seem slow to me.
  
  I did forget to mention in my original posting, I am at latest firmware on router and satellite.
  
  Bill
  - Kdragan
    Initiate
    Dec 03, 2016
    I'm amazed how the forum's response to issues seems to be "that hasnt happened to me, so it must not be an issue...". Wilderw....yes i have the exact same issue (a fatal flaw in the product).
Tri2243
Aspirant
Mar 03, 2017
I have same issue anytime the power blips my orbi router and first satellite connect within a few minutes. My second satellite will flash white for hours if I don't manually sync. I have even placed the satellite next to the router and moved it to other locations with no obstructions with no change. I had the issue on 1.4 and 1.5 firmware.
Tri2243
Aspirant
Mar 03, 2017
Also unplugged the "good satellite" to see if it was a issue adding a second satellite and did a reset and "bad" satellite still won't connect.
- Butch1326
  Star
  Mar 04, 2017
  I hooked up a UPS device to the satellite because of the manual sync issue after power outages. I can also confirm this is an issue. I am running Orbi in AP mode.

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Must an Orbi system be manually synced following any power outage