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rsims42
Aspirant
Nov 23, 2020

ORBI RBR50 router add second satellite RBS50 satellite

Hello experts,  I bought an Orbi RBR50 router plus 1 satellite which is working fine. I then bought an additional RBS50 satellite from Amazon to add to the system. It worked fine for a year but has ...
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michaelkenward
Guru - Experienced User
Nov 24, 2020
rsims42 wrote:

I've tried many times to sync it back to the router but keep getting the magenta light ring indicating failure although I do occasionally get the blue light of success for a minute before it turns magenta.

 

Reset the second satellite and set up from scratch?

 

You might get more help, and find earlier questions and answers about your hardware, in the appropriate section for your device. That's probably here:

 

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rsims42's avatar
rsims42
Aspirant
Nov 24, 2020

Thanks Michael, 

Sorry, a newbie! I'll repost where you have kindly suggested. I've tried a reset but sadly didn't seem to make any difference.

Thanks for your help, it's appreciated.

Russell