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Jobono's avatar
Jobono
Aspirant
Jul 29, 2018

RBS50 Not emitting WiFi

Hey guys,   I am completely stumped at the problem.   Reboots. Firmware upgrades. Downgrades. I feel like I've done the lot.   I've had my Orbi for about a year an a half now, but apart f...
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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Jul 30, 2018

So connections with the router is good?

Connecting the satellite is good, however when you connect devices to the satellite, your not getting any internet access?

 

  • Jobono's avatar
    Jobono
    Aspirant
    Jul 30, 2018
    That's correct. Everything is fine with the router.

    Ethernet connection is fine with the Satellite. Supposedly it SAYS it's emitting WiFi, but nothing is connecting.

    There's the 'hidden network's that I'm detecting that connects the router and satellite and that's a full bars..
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      FURRYe38
      Guru - Experienced User
      Jul 30, 2018

      And was a full reset done on the satellite and re-added?  if so, I resume this satellite is probably bad and needs to be replaced. I would contact NG support and or the forum moderator and see what can be done. Ask for an RMA.

      DarrenM

       

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        Jobono
        Aspirant
        Jul 30, 2018
        Sigh. Yep. Did the reset and readd. I was afraid that the satellite died out.

        Thanks anyway!