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MSS37448
Dec 30, 2022Aspirant
RBS850 backhaul out of Sync [Magenta Light on Satellite]
I purchased the ORBI RB853 [RBR850 and 2 of RBS850] Combo Pack about a year ago. It was set up as follows Router on the Ground Floor One Satellite [L] on the Ground Floor One Satellite [B] on t...
FURRYe38
Jan 02, 2023Guru - Experienced User
Any updates on this?
What Firmware version is currently loaded?
Be sure your using a good quality LAN cable between the modem and router. CAT6 is recommended.
What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
What is the distance between the router and 📡 satellite(s)? 30 feet or more is recommended in between RBR and RBS🛰️ to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected.
https://kb.netgear.com/31029/Where-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite ‌‌🛰
So the new RBS will not connect via ethernet to the RBR and get a IP address from the RBR?
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