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gemuens
Jul 24, 2026Aspirant
RBE771: 6th wired satellite missing / 5th Config Sync
Hello, I am seeing what appears to be a reproducible issue with my Orbi RBE771 running firmware V10.5.20.10. Hardware Router: RBE771 Satellites: 6 × RBE770 Firmware: V10.5.20.10 on router and...
gemuens
Jul 26, 2026Aspirant
Thank you for your reply.
I have not yet tested one satellite using wireless backhaul while leaving the other five wired, but I can do so if you think it would help.
The satellites are connected through Netgear MS308 unmanaged 2.5 GbE switches in a star topology. There are no managed switches.
The router and all six satellites are running firmware V10.5.20.10.
The house is approximately 7,500 square feet over three floors.
I performed additional testing:
• With 4 wired satellites, all show as Wired / Good.
• With 5 wired satellites, all show as Wired / Good.
• After adding the 6th wired satellite, one satellite changes to Wired / Config Sync and the 6th satellite does not appear on the Attached Devices page.
• The Firmware Update page still lists all 6 satellites.
The network itself works normally. Wi-Fi speeds remain around 1 Gbps, roaming works correctly, and the 6th satellite improves coverage in its area.
Please let me know if you would like me to perform additional tests.
Thank you.