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Must an Orbi system be manually synced following any power outage
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 t...
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 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'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