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iHass
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Jan 24, 2019
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Recognized Ethernet Connected Satellite Uses WIFI ID ORBI34

I have two RBS50's and one RBR50. All have the latest firmware. This particular satellite shows that it is connected via 5G even though it is connected via ethernet. It also shows the WIFI ID to be O...
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    iHass
    Jan 26, 2019

    Finally factory reset the RBS50 satellite, connected it via Ethernet directly to the RBR50, and re-added to the system with the second RBS50 unplugged from power and it worked. This after trying to pair wirelessly several times and the iOS app not finding the RBS50. All is well now working with both RBS50 units showing as wired satellites. All are transmitting the same WiFi network and Orbi34 is gone.