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problem settup up new RBS50 with my RBR50
I previously had purchased a RBR50 and RBS50. I have those 2 setup and working just fine. I recently purchased a second RBS50 to add to the network and improve overall house coverage. When I sync the...
Yes, I understand it didn't completely sync.
I have done it both ways. Initially, I had hit the sync button on the new RBS50 and then the sync button on the RBR50. The RBS50 would flash white for a couple of minutes and then went solid blue. However, it didn't completely sync.
Then I logged into the RBR50 Web Page and selected the 'Add Orbi Satellite' selection, clicked Next and then Sync (after hitting the Sync button on the new RBS50).
Watching the RBS50, it again goes to Blue and then eventually the WebPage comes back with the message, 'Satellite failed setup'.
I would probably do a Factory Reset on the new satellite. (Can't hurt because all custom settings are stored on the router.)
One time two years ago I had a satellite that would not sync and I used TFTP to flash the satellite firmware. (Not for the faint of heart.)
https://kb.netgear.com/000059633/How-to-upload-firmware-to-a-NETGEAR-router-using-TFTP-client
https://kb.netgear.com/000059634/How-to-upload-firmware-to-a-NETGEAR-router-using-Windows-TFTP