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RBS50Yv2 my Orbi extender wont reset, turn the lights from white to blue for sync,
I am at the end of my rope with this extender. It has not worked on and off for sometime, sometimes I never get told it is not working. When it stops it has to be taken down and brought in and next t...
A couple tricks to try.
1. Make sure the backhaul connection to between router and extender isn't using the dfs channels. If you're in an area with dfs, that can cause drops/instabilities.
2. Re-run the extender setup on the RBS50Y. during setup, uncheck the "extender 2.4ghz network". You'll still be able to use it, but it doesn't use it as failover for the 5ghz backhaul.
Try those options.
Thank you for getting back to me so fast!!! But I can't get to the stage of setup. When I try to go through the setup, starting with the holding the sync and power on buttons and holding the sync button waiting for the white blinking light to turn blue, never happens, sometimes it starts out blinking white and goes to green flashing and then solid green or white. Never Blue. My phone or PC does not connect for the setup.
I don't know anything about backhauls or what it is. I have seen it mentioned. How do I check for dfs channel?
Thank you
Dona
Here's how to make sure its in extender mode.
Turn an Orbi Satellite into a Wi-Fi Extender | Tom's Guide
and here's dfs channel info.
DFS channels and why to avoid them (even though you say you cannot) – WIFI_NC