ORBI74 connecting to exisisting ORBI RBR50 mesh router? is this possible an if so how?

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melvinmccartney wrote:

I have a ORBI RBR50 router and 1 satelite router. I have purchased another orbi device ORBI RBS50v2 to PLACE IN THE BASEMENT AND try to connect to my existing set up via ethernet cable. Is this possible and if so what about the info on the new device that says network name ORBI74 AND GIVES PASSWORD THAT IS DIFFERENT THAN MY EXISTING SYSTEM. WHAT CAN I OR SHOULD I DO?

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The information printed on the label was most likely for when the satellite was included in a package.

When you follow the "Add Orbi Satellite" process on the Orbi web interface home page (bottom menu item), it will sync with the router and the WiFi SSID/password will be changed to match the existing router.

Many users would do that initial sync with the satellite in the same room as the router.  Saves you stumbling up/downthe stairs when pressing sync buttons within two minutes.  Allows you to see the "ring light" on the satellite while sitting at the router.  Just easier all around.

After proving that the satellite is "good" in the sense of connecting correctly to the router, it would not hurt to connect the satellite to the router with an ethernet patch cord. (why do we call them 'patch' cords?). This will verify that the satellite correctly recognizes the ethernet connection and switches.

Why this step?  If the satellite is put in the basement and does not sync over ethernet, where is the problem?  (the satellite? the ethernet cable inside the walls?  The wall jacks?)  By verifying that the satellite switches to ethernet backhaul correctly, that eliminates the satellite as a potential problem.