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Teamgoroff's avatar
Teamgoroff
Aspirant
Dec 26, 2019
Solved

No wifi name displayed

PLease HELP!!!

I have been trying to get my Orbi RBX50 setup all day.  It first seemed to be working correctly but then got caught in a loop when it tried to update the firmware.  After that It would not work, connect or anything.  I did a hard reset in hopes to try again.

Now, the green power light is on, the top light is flashing white and it WONT even show a wifi network.  Every troublshooting topic through the app and online tells you to connect to the Orbi wifi network.  The Orbi wifi network will not display...

 

Now what?

-Thanks

  • Bandito's avatar
    Bandito
    Dec 26, 2019

    The white flashing light on top means that the router is booting up.  If it doesn't stop flashing, that would indicate that it is stuck in some sort of boot loop, likely due to a failed firmware update.  If this is the case, I'm afraid that your only option is to seek a replacement unit.

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  • When you tried the hardware reset, have you pressed the reset button with a paperclip until the green power LED starts blinking amber?

     

    • Teamgoroff's avatar
      Teamgoroff
      Aspirant

      Yes,  and I did this a number of times. by myself and with the tech on the phone.

      I currently have a green power light and the top light is blinking white (slowly).  

       

      How do I do a fireware rest if I cant get anything to recognize the router?

      • Bandito's avatar
        Bandito
        Luminary

        The white flashing light on top means that the router is booting up.  If it doesn't stop flashing, that would indicate that it is stuck in some sort of boot loop, likely due to a failed firmware update.  If this is the case, I'm afraid that your only option is to seek a replacement unit.