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Orbi AX satellite not able to connect to router in AP mode
I have the Orbi AX RBR 850 and RBS 850.
Does anyone know how to wire a laptop directly to a satellite? I need to reort to this step because:
1. new firmware caused an issue.
2. and so I changed the RBR to AP instead.
3. I have 4 satellites, 1 is working after RBR changed to AP. So 3 down.
I removed from web browser these satellites, and want to try to add new satellite instead. I did the factory reset on the satellite. Then press the sync button as instructed in the app. It would not sync despite being 3metres infront of the router.
I like to wire it up to a lap top to change a firmware or something.
Also can I ask if anyone knows if the switch issue is solved? It looks like most switches are going green, and not being able to use a green switch is just plain ridiculous.
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Unfortunately from my experience it seems the new firmware wont let you connect a satellite in AP mode, you could try connecting it to another router and see if it gets an IP from the DHCP and login that way. Also for reference downgrading the firmware doesn't fix the issue with the satellite in AP mode
- Sorry what do u mean? In AP mode i can still have a mesh system right?
What you need to do is factory reset the RBS. Wire connect a PC to the 1st satellite📡. Already have the most current FW version files downloaded on to this PC.Wire connect 1 PC to the back of the RBS. Factory reset the RBS, wait about 5 minutes. The PC will get a IP address from the satellite📡. The RBS will be 192.168.1.250. Use this IP address in a web browser to log in to the satellites web page. Log in as admin and password. Use the satellites 📡 web page FW update feature to select the FW update file that was unpacked from the .zip file. Then factory reset and then re-sync the satellites 📡 to the RBR.
NG GS-105/108v4, D-Link DGS-105/108 and HP ProCurve 1400/1800 series switches work for Orbi systems.
- Thanks for your suggestion but this is not working for me. Did it 3 times with laptop plugged in and wifi off. Ethernet indicates identifying when satellite is resetting. When done(solid white light on satellite), laptop says unidentified network, no internet. I take it as its connected to the satellite.
Key in 192.168.1.250. This site is unreachable. Key in 10.0.0.1 for good measure. Same thing.
I am sure i have done this before, as in connecting wired to satellite and it worked in v3 firmware.... unfortunately i think this set of instructions is now outdated.
By the way, i did this on 2 different satellites.Does the RBS connect to the RBR if you configure router mode on the RBR?
