MR60 satellites won't connect after router is rebooted

I had a problem about a month ago where the two satellites would not connect to the router after rebooting.  After doing a factory reset and doing a lot of fiddling with the reset buttons, I was finally able to system up and running.  I needed to reboot the system again and, again, the satellites can't connect.  (Why does the app say that amber/orange means the satellite is connected?  Both the app and the management page says there are no satellites connected.)  Because I have 'experience' with NG, I have an extended warentee.  Sadly,I will have to wait until 11/23 for them to jump in.  Does anyone have any suggestions as to how to proceed?  I would like my smart home to work.  Thanks.

PS: The firmware is V1.1.7.132_2.0.64.  It appears that NG effs up their product with FW updates.