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Orbi RBS50 no 2.4GHz connection to router
RBR50 & RBS50 Firmware V1.8.0.6 - Router and Satellite Came across this the other day, I logged into the RBS50 to see what I could see, I noticed that the image on the main page showed the status of the connection. 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz. In the image below, you will see the 5.0GHz shows as connected, and the 2.4GHz frequency shows (No Connection). This isn't explained very well anywhere, I was initially of the thought that the 2.4GHz band wasn't connected right, then I remembered the Orbi has a dedicated band to connect to the router from the satellite. This simply states there are no devices connected on the 2.4GHz frequency on the RBS50 (Satellite). If someone from Netgear happens to read this, maybe update that to read: (No Connected Devices) or (No Devices Connected) Just in case someone thinks the satellte isn't working properly like I did for a couple minutes.... ok, days... until I had time to dedicate to looking at this. Help this helps someone. SteveALERT TO USERS RBR50/RBS50 you may have to do a manual FIRMWARE update
ALERT TO USERS RBR50/RBS50 your systems may not show that a NEW firmware update is advalable when under Advanced / Firmware you choose "CHECK" I had to do a manuel update. I know that the average user does not even check for updates. It was my hope that these newer devices where going to auto update firmware. Looks like we are now going to have these devices all over the world that will never be updated. What a same.Issue with my Orbi Satellite
So wondering if someone can help me on this. My orbi satellite has been acting up recently not broadcasting wifi. Before I get into it, I have power cycled the router, the satellite, the router and the satellite, I have updated firmware manually, reset to factory defaults... twice, all to no avail... Also I know the satellite was not bum off the line because it worked fine in the past for some time (I've had the system for close to 6 months with no prior issues). Anyways, the issue appears to be the satellite has wifi "disabled" but I can't find a way to turn it on (no switch on the hardware, no option when logged into the satellite through either its direct IP admin page or through the router admin page). Going in through the router admin page shows the satellite as a "connected device" but doesn't recognize it as a satellite. Further, reseting the satellite and synching manually yields a blue light (never magenta) but still the router page doesn't recognize the satellite as a "satellite" - only a "connected device". And finally, logging into the admin page for the satellite itsefl yields a picture showing the satellite connected to the router, but specifically stating the wifi for both the 2.4 and 5.0 channels as "disabled". Anyone have any ideas? Its really quite frustrating, especially how expensive these units are and the amount of time I've had it. Thanks
RBS50 Disconnecting
My Orbi RBS50 (satellites) has been disconnecting consistently, it would disconnect and a few seconds later turn blue. Thinking that the issue would resolve itself, I've let it continue for about two weeks now. Then I took to the forums and tried everything: I've updated both the RBR50 and RBS50 to the current firmware (V2.1.3.4) I've factory reset the system - when option one failed I'm now about to toss it and find something else I don't know what might have caused these disconnections between the router and the satellites. The positions of the satellites have been the same for almost a year now. I've let the router and satellites auto-update - until now. Please help! I am a student and I'm taking a couple of online courses; on 4/4/2018 I've disconnected during one of my online exams, my heart sank to the deepest depths possible.
Orbi RBS50 Satellite LAN Ports not working with static IP
Just set the system up system and upstairs I conencetd my desktop system to one of the avialable LAN ports on the RBS50 Satellite. It world gtrat as long as I have DHCP activated on my desktop. However, when I assign it a Fixed IP address, it can not longer connect to the system?? I have changed the RBR50 to only assign DHCP addresses from .150 to .254 as I used fixed IP's for anything below 192.168.1.150. My systems that are connected to the LAN ports on the RBR50 that are static IP'ed work great as well as any WiFi system that is Staic IP as well. However, as soon I change my desktop upstairs to a static IP of 192.168.1.111 it fails to connect... Helps, RichDevices not connecting to Satellite
I am curious... I have a device that is literally 3 feet from the satellite, and about 25 from the actual router. Why is the device not connecting to the Satelilte? Looking at my list of devices, everything is connected to the router and noting to the router, even thought some devides are further past the satellite and Router (i.e. 20 feet from Satellite and about 40 feet from Router). Looking at the control panel it shows the router is connected to the router. RBK50 (Or is it RBR50 for the Router) RBS50 (Satellite) Router Firmware Version V2.0.0.74Firmware Upate 2.0.1.4
I’m currently on 2.1.2.18 on the RBR50/RBS50, and I see there is a firmware update on the support page showing version 2.0.1.4. That seems like it may be an older release, which makes me wonder if I should avoid installing it. Has anyone else installed it, or is this just for a specific issue?
