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RBS50Y (Mk 1) firmware corruption.
I have a large house containing an Orbi mesh system comprising RBR20 router, 3 x RBS50, and 1 x RBS50Y (Mk 1). For seven years, including regular firmware updates to all components, the system has op...
The last firmware update for the RBS50Yv1 was Thursday, May 26, 2022, 10:13:34 AM. Seems unlikely that the power outage interrupted a firmware update.
Hove you tried holding the Reset button (inside that tiny hole on the back) for 30 seconds. Then go through the process to get the RBS50Y in the correct 'mode'
https://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBS50Y/RBS50Y_QSG_EN.pdf
Most Netgear WiFi units do indeed have terminal pins on the printed circuit board. I have used an adapter to connect a Windows computer to an Orbi router and gained command line access to the Linux operating system. Flashing firmware through the terminal interface might be a topic folks on Reddit are comfortable with. (WAY outside my comfort zone.)
Netgear stopped making the RBS50Y so long ago that prices for used units on eBay are insane! Unless seamless roaming is a serious need, I would consider replacing it with any brand of outdoor rated WiFi extender.