i loaded the extender firmware through mywifiext.local.
the firmware is the recent firmware on the download section for the extender mode.
once it is uploaded to the RBS50Yv2, is there another step to take?
here is why i ask - on the Orbi App, after i click on satelite, it lists the RBS50Y as a connected device - it does not show up on the network map. how do i know if it is acting as an extender?
any advice - I connected the RBS50Yv2 to my RBK750. Set up is not in Orbi mode but extender mode.
Question is - does the RBS50Y operate as an extender - the RBS50 is showing up as a connected device under the Satellite but does not show up on the Orbi network map on the app.
Correct, the RBSY operates as a Extender only. It will not operate in Orbi mode with wireless backaul due to the incompatibility of the AC and AX wifi in Orbi mode thus it will not appear as a satellite, rather just a device.
Be sure when you try to connect to the RBSY that you disable the mobile devices wifi radio, Then go near the RBSY and re-enable the wifi radio on the mobile device. It should connect to the RBSY. Mobile device pick and choose where they connect to and depending upon there "roaming" abilities, may not auto connect to the nearest signal even though you walked near one. They may remain connected at farther signal until you force them to disconnect and reconnect by disabling there wifi radios.
I have seen others in the Orbi AC forum mention and post about using outside boxes for indoor RBS units. I have not inperson experience regarding this so I don't know how reliable it is. One needs to ensure that moisture doesn't get into the indoor RBS unit. These units are expensive and would not personally want to have anything happen to these units. Up to you though.
I have to add one more comment - the community board and the Netgear Orbi tech line have definite different opinions on the compatibility of the RBS50Yv2 and the RBK750.
the tech hot line does not consider the RBSY compatible and while the connection is as an added device, they still do not recommend it with the ax system.
They claim they are working on an outdoor unit that will be compatible with ax.
My first RBS50Y v1 sat outside last year and got filled with water and it is rated for outdoor weather! Fortunately, I was able to open it and dry it and it booted up.
for this experiment with the RBS750 as an outdoor satellite - my thought is to put it into a zip lock bag or wrapping it in plastic food wrap then putting it into a weather proof box.
Something to check into and see. This was just a quick search on Amazon. I presume there maybe better solutions and maybe ones with clear front window for visiability.
Check for ones that do, however check also for drill hole installation as well. Some may have ones where you have to drill someting and then use soem weatherproof cable gromets to help make a seal. I'm sure theres is something out there.
I would try something like this if it's large enough. Drill a hole in the side/bottom for the power cord then seal around the wire. These are absolutely waterproof. I've used them for expensive camera equipment on whitewater rafts.
so far so good day 2 - i picked up a used RBS750 and put it in a weather proof box, wrapped in plastic - the only issue that concerns me is the thinness of the cord. The outdoor RBSY cord is thicker than the RBS750 uses.
i have two weather proof boxes - one holds the RBS750 and the other holds the extenstion cord and RBS750 plug - it's the outside exposure of the cable cord that i am thinking about.
i have to bring in the unit before the outside temps reach 32 degrees -
what happens if you do the power ON sequence? Power everything off. Then On with the RBR, you might set it's power output to 25% Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings.
Then power on the nearest RBS to the RBR. The power ON the RBS thats outside...this should connect to the RBS.
