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Cannot connect Orbi Outdoor Satellite to Orbi Trim-Band Mesh 6 System
Hello- I am trying to connect a Orbi Outdoor Satellite to the Orbi Tri-Band Mesh Wifi 6 System. Each time I try and connect it in Orbi mode, the Satellite LED light will turn Blue for a few secon...
I have tried these exact diections multiple times. Each time at the end of the sync the Satellite turns blue for a few moments then goes to Magenta.
rcdogs wrote:I have tried these exact diections multiple times. Each time at the end of the sync the Satellite turns blue for a few moments then goes to Magenta.
This should be an easy configuration, so something is going on. Logically speaking, if it will connect in Extender mode it should connect in Orbi satellite mode.
First make sure you are on the latest firmware for thew RBS Yard.
https://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBS50Y/RBS50Y-V2.5.3.110.zip
Then try this factory reset:
Turn off the satellite. Unplug the power from the wall but keep it plugged into the satellite. Leave it for a couple minutes.
Then while holding the reset in, plug the satellite in and turn it on, still holding the reset in.
Once you see the red blinking, keep holding it for another 15 plus seconds, then let go and let it come back up.
Make sure it is in Orbi mode and try syncing it again with the router.
If it fails again, and you haven't done so, you may want to factory reset the router and start from the beginning.
RBS50Y is not compatible wirelessly with Orbi AX in Orbi mode. Extender mode FW has to be loaded on the RBS50Y for it to work with Orbi AX wireleslly.
