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Winco
Tutor
Jan 06, 2019

ORBI RBS50Y-EXT not showing as a satellite in the network map

Hello all,   I have just purchased an Orbi RBR50 with matching satellite. I decided to add to this set-up by purchasing an Orbi RBS50Y-EXT outdoor extender to increase our coverage.   I set i...
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Winco's avatar
Winco
Tutor
Jan 10, 2019

Actually before I attempt to access the satellite directly by browsing to it's IP address, I should ask how do I do this?

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Christian_R
NETGEAR Employee Retired
Jan 10, 2019

Hello Winco - You can view the satellite's IP address by logging into the router's UI and taking a look at the satellite list for the IP address of the respective satellite. 

 

~Christian 

  • StephenB's avatar
    StephenB
    Guru - Experienced User
    Jan 10, 2019
    Christian_R wrote:

    Hello Winco - You can view the satellite's IP address by logging into the router's UI and taking a look at the satellite list for the IP address of the respective satellite. 

     

    ~Christian 

    Of course in your case it's the IP address in the attached device list.

     

    Then enter http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx in your browser (using the real IP address instead of the xxx's).  The password should match the one set on your router.

    • Winco's avatar
      Winco
      Tutor
      Jan 22, 2019

      Okay. I'm reporting back. Thanks for your assistance Christian. The Orbi outside extender is still appearing as a connected device. Not as a satellite. It is showing connected to the Orbi router using exclusively the 2.4G network. 5G appears to be disabled by the hardware. Why, i'm not sure?

       

      I not sure it is acting as the other Orbi satellite connecting directly to the router, making it a second satellite or extending the range of the Orbi first satellite and the network. 

       

      I've used Netgear wifi range extenders before and it's clear the role they are playing in the network map. Spely out extending. This Orbi set up is so clear. This isn't giving me comfort the extender is working as it should.

       

      I have attached a screenshot of the Orbi admin network map for reference.