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OrbiOutdoorHelp
May 28, 2020Aspirant
Need Help Setting Up Orbi Outdoor RBS50
Hi folks, I'm brand new too the Orbi club, and I'm hoping some kind soul who is smarter than myself can help me figure out why I'm unable to set up my new Orbi Outdoor range extender properly. I ...
- May 28, 2020
Yes, they could have explained that better. Technically, you ARE "using the Orbi router", only the router is in Access Point "mode". It is still the Orbi router (says so on the box). Customers should not have to parse terminology to install a product.
CrimpOn
May 28, 2020Guru - Experienced User
Yes, they could have explained that better. Technically, you ARE "using the Orbi router", only the router is in Access Point "mode". It is still the Orbi router (says so on the box). Customers should not have to parse terminology to install a product.
OrbiOutdoorHelp
May 29, 2020Aspirant
Just wanted to circle back and say thank you SO MUCH for helping me out! I got my Orbi Outdoor satellite all set up and running and the wifi strength in my backyard has never been better. I feel like a dummy for not realizing the main Orbi unit is also still a "router" even though I'm using it in AP mode. I guess I was over-thinking those setup instructions!