Outdoor RBS50Yv2 won’t sync to AC3000 router anymore

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Outdoor unit has been working must if the time for years. Recently it disconnected and rebooting wouldn’t fix it. I brought it inside and tried the sync process a few feet from router but it resolves to Magenta. No connection. I’m not sure what else to do at this point. As I was trying to sync I saw water seeping from the unit just fyi in case that’s a problem. Help please

CrimpOn · Answer

Hotkey&nbsp;wrote:As I was trying to sync I saw water seeping from the unit just fyi in case that’s a problem. Help please
Water inside the case is definitely a problem. See this post from 2019:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-Wi-Fi-5-AC-and-Orbi-with/Outdoor-RBS50Yv2-won-t-sync-to-AC3000-router-anymore/m-p/2303673/emcs_t/S2h8ZW1haWx8Ym9hcmRfc3Vic2NyaXB0aW9ufExGUjVQNzNHWDZBVUwwfDIzMDM2NzN8U1VCU0NSSVBUSU9OU3xoSw#M138766&nbsp;
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Need to open the case, dry it out, and hope it isn't fried.

Hotkey · Answer

I’ll do that. Also that link just opens to my post when I click it. ??

CrimpOn · Answer

Totally "My Bad". Had too many windows open at once.&nbsp; There are many posts on the forum, such as:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-Wi-Fi-5-AC-and-Orbi-with/Orbi-Outdoor-Router-Fill-Up-With-water/td-p/2277805&nbsp;
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-Wi-Fi-5-AC-and-Orbi-with/Orbi-outdoor-RBS50Y-leaks-ruined-by-water/m-p/1832719&nbsp;

Hotkey · Answer

Ha - sounds like my browser as well! I'd sure say lots of others same issue and indicates poor design and false advertising I'd say. It was "partially" protected for the past 3 years but if I can get it up and running again, I'll mount it up under an eave or porch roof.&nbsp;If I can't, does Orbi have a newer/better outdoor solution that would work with my router that you know of?&nbsp;Thanks for the fast accurate help too!

CrimpOn · Answer

Weather rated products is not one of Netgear's strengths.&nbsp; The only "outdoor" Orbi satellite is the RBS50Y.&nbsp; Nothing at all for the AX product line or the WiFi6E product.
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As one of those posts indicated, at least one commercial installer put regular Orbi satellites inside plastic weatherproof utility boxes.
The significant difference between a "WiFi Extender" and a "satellite" is seamless roaming.&nbsp; There are a number of weatherproof WiFi Extenders that will work with any WiFi system (from any manufacturer).&nbsp; They work great to extend WiFi coverage for non-mobile devices (pool controllers, solar systems, cameras, etc.&nbsp; Mobile devices are where roaming is an issue.
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"Honey. Why is Netflix not streaming right on my tablet?". "You came outside (again). Go into network settings and choose the WiFi again.&nbsp; Remember when you go back inside to reconnect."

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Outdoor RBS50Yv2 won’t sync to AC3000 router anymore

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