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Problems connecting RBS50Y
I am trying to install an RBS50Y Outdoor Orbi as a satellite to my house system. I successfully set up the RBS50Y - connected to my base station (an RBR40) no problem (Installed as an "Add-on Satell...
Thanks for your suggestions
Tried all of this and got nowhere
Eventually had to go through the pain of a factory reset on my entire system and eventually figured out that the RBS50Y had switched into "range extender" mode rather than default Orbi mode - doing thsi requires some serious effort and I dont think I did it . but hey ho.
Sytem now rebuilt and RBS50Y working OK - although the distance to my garage (plus a couple of solid walls) makes the backhaul connection "poor" on a 2.4GH connection.
Appreciate your suggestions
What Firmware version is currently loaded on the RBR and RBSY?
Can you access the RBSYs web page with a PC and web browser?
YOu might turn OFF the other RBS and power cycle the RBSY and see if it gets connected and appears as connected in the RBRs web page.
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
What is the distance between the router and 📡 satellite(s)? 30 feet or more is recommended in between RBR and RBS📡 to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected.
Thanks for your suggestions
Tried all of this and got nowhere
Eventually had to go through the pain of a factory reset on my entire system and eventually figured out that the RBS50Y had switched into "range extender" mode rather than default Orbi mode - doing thsi requires some serious effort and I dont think I did it . but hey ho.
Sytem now rebuilt and RBS50Y working OK - although the distance to my garage (plus a couple of solid walls) makes the backhaul connection "poor" on a 2.4GH connection.
Appreciate your suggestions
Glad you got it working. Yes the RBSY works in two different modes.
Please mark your thread as solved so others will know.
Be sure to save off a back up configuration to file for safe keeping. Saves time if a reset is needed.
https://kb.netgear.com/000062080/How-do-I-back-up-the-configuration-settings-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-System
Enjoy. :smileywink:
IanPhillips wrote:Sytem now rebuilt and RBS50Y working OK - although the distance to my garage (plus a couple of solid walls) makes the backhaul connection "poor" on a 2.4GH connection.
Might try moving the RBS20 and RBS50Y around a bit. WiFi is really sensitive to obstacles in the direct pathway. I had a "dead spot" that turned out to be because of a brick chimney going up the middle of the house that was casting a huge WiFi "shadow".
Does the Attached Devices display show the satellite connected to the router or to the RBS20?
