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Harryp78
Jan 11, 2023Aspirant
RBR50 v2 add on satellite
Hi All, I can’t add another rbs50 satellite (not a v2). I have 2 satellites currently but the 3rd one I’m trying to add is not being found by the router. I hardwired it in with Ethernet and it ap...
FURRYe38
Jan 11, 2023Guru - Experienced User
Try turning OFF the other RBS and just have the one RBS in same room with the RBR. Try using the RBRs web page to add the RBS first.
Ensure the RBS has same FW loaded as the RBR does.
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.
https://kb.netgear.com/31029/Where-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite 🛰️
- Harryp78Jan 16, 2023AspirantHi sorry for delay in reply been away. How do I go to RBR web page.
I have turned off other RBS , I have done factory reset on the 3rd RBS .
When I do sync it flashes white and then nothing no color.
Thanks in advance- KevinLiTJan 16, 2023NETGEAR Moderator
Hello Harryp78,
To get to your Orbi admin page connect to your Orbi network then navigate to Orbilogin.com.
Please navigate to the following link for default login credentials:
How do I change my Orbi WiFi System's admin login password? | Answer | NETGEAR Support
Best,
Kevin
Community Team
- Harryp78Jan 17, 2023AspirantHi All
Thank you for all your help. I tried all of the above and was going to throw said RBS out of the window when all of a sudden it connected, I don’t know how or why but it saved it self from a painful ending.
Many many thanks fro me and the RBS