I bought a RBS40v to extend the signal. After I get to the QR code, it tells me to re-boot the modem. I cant install it completely. It says to go to settings / wifi / and log into ORBI (or I guess my network name) I dont see IRBI but do see my network name but I cant go passed here.
My app recognizes the router and satelite. The satelite says no devises are found.
I bought a RBS40v to extend the signal. After I get to the QR code, it tells me to re-boot the modem. I cant install it completely. It says to go to settings / wifi / and log into ORBI (or I guess my network name) I dont see IRBI but do see my network name but I cant go past here.
My app recognizes the router and satelite. The satelite says no devises are found.
Just to be clear, the RBR40 and the RBS40v are both "new" (not used by someone else previously) and this is the first time they are being set up?
Generally speaking, most people set up the router first, all by itself. Once it is working, they use the menu option "Add a satellite" to connect the satellite. When the Orbi is brand new, it broadcasts a WiFi signal with a name that is printed on the product label, usually ORBIxx (where xx are two digits, such as 41 or 83).The WiFi password is also printed on the product label.
The ORBI router seems to be working fine (an EBAY purchase). It has been working for a few weeks now.
The ORBI satelite is refurbished from Amazon. I bought it as an extender and it arrived yesterday.
My app has lost the satelite but it was listed after several attempts previously
I went on the Netgear website and registered the satelite.
Just a minute ago, it found one of one satelites and brought me back to a detecting satelite screen and it cant find the satelite. But, the satelite is back on the dashboard of the app.
I think the color is magenta (looks blue to me) and it is very close to the router (about 2 feet away).
the ORBI satelite tells me that it is ready for set up.
But, when I go to the app, none of the choices find the satelite and link it to the router.
My WIFI shows a Netgear signal but both passwords on the ORBI dont satisfy the app so it might be a neighbor's device.
One thing "special" about the RBS40V is that it supports two "modes": (a) extender mode which claims "works with ANY WiFi router from any manufacturer" and (b) Orbi mode, where it integrates into the Orbi system. If it is in extender mode, it will not be detected as an Orbi satellite. I just recently purchased a new RBS40V from Amazon (model RBS40V-200NAS) and it came with instructions on how to switch from extender to Orbi mode (and back) by holding down some buttons. When I search the Installation Gide and the User Manual for the 'original' RBS40V, that information is NOT THERE. So, I guess there is some other method to determine which firmware is actually loaded on the RBS40V.
When the app on my shows the satelite, the details do seem to indicate that it has recognized the satelite but it says clearly that the device is not connected. How do I make this connection?
Actually, I am color blind but I will go with BLUE.
At this point, the app shows the satelite but the description says no device is connected yet there are details regarding this satelite on the next screen.
I am assuming it will work (I hope) but would like to install ALEXA. Instructions say tap the picture of the satelite and there should be a message that ALEXA is connected or not. Mine does not show ALEXA is connected at all so I have no place to go to install ALEXA.
Do I need to return this satelite or am I doing something wrong?
I am assuming it will work (I hope) but would like to install ALEXA. Instructions say tap the picture of the satelite and there should be a message that ALEXA is connected or not. Mine does not show ALEXA is connected at all so I have no place to go to install ALEXA.
This may be another area where my lack of experience with "i-things" is a problem. On my Android devices, when I open the Orbi "app", one of the icons says "Voice Control". When I tap it, a message pops up complaining that Alexa is not activated (which it is not. I purchased the RBS40V because it cost $99 on Amazon and no other satellite came anywhere close to that price.) Clicking on the information line brings up a screen where I can enter my Alexa credentials.
I feel really inadequate to help with this problem because (a) the RBS40V is a "special beast" with its own community forum that I have never looked at, and (b) the Orbi "app" is also something that I use very seldom.
