Setup Orbi Outdoor Universal Satellite as WiFi Extender
May 8, 2024 / Olive Gordon

How to Setup Orbi Outdoor Universal Satellite as WiFi Extender?

An Orbi outdoor satellite can be set up in Extender mode and works with any WiFi router. It helps to expand the coverage range to reach far-off areas of the home. In this guide, we have covered steps for Orbi outdoor universal satellite setup in WiFi extender mode.

Steps to Setup Orbi Outdoor Satellite in Extender Mode

The Orbi outdoor satellite can be used in Orbi mode to work as a satellite with an existing Orbi router. It can also be set up in Extender mode with a non-Orbi router. The guidelines mentioned below will help you with Orbi WiFi extender setup.

By default, the mode on the satellite is Orbi. You should change it to Extender mode during the installation process. Know that the login URL for the Orbi satellite is orbilogin.com, however, since you are setting it up in extender mode the URL changes to mywifiext.net.

  • Bring the Orbi satellite close to the WiFi router.
  • Plug it in but do not turn it on by its Power button.

Important Point: Follow these steps carefully

  • Press and hold the Sync button on the satellite.
  • While still holding the Sync button, push the Power button and release it immediately.
  • The Sync button is still held by you and the satellite turns on.
  • Release the button until you see the bottom LED to pulse in blue and white.
  • The LED will pulse in blue color which means the mode is changing to Extender.
  • Once the LED turns solid blue, this means the Orbi satellite is in Extender mode.
  • On a computer or mobile phone, join the Orbi’s WiFi. Now that it is in Extender mode, the default SSID is Netgear_Ext.
  • Fire up an internet browser and visit mywifiext.net to proceed to the Netgear installation assistant.
  • Simply follow the prompts that you find on the screen and connect the Orbi satellite to the WiFi router network.

The bottom LED on the Orbi satellite should turn solid blue when the connection is well in place. The light turns off after 3 minutes.

Move Orbi WiFi Extender Outside

Upon installation, you can shift the Orbi satellite outside or to the area where you wish to enjoy the extended signals from your router. Use the Orbi satellite colors to know the connection status while you shift it. You can wall mount it using the instructions given below:

  • Unplug the satellite from its current outlet and plug it outside.
  • Check that the LED lights up in blue color which indicates a strong connection with the router.

If the LED shows a magenta or amber color, bring it closer to the router.

orbi satellites shows amber color

  • Mark three holes on the wall using the wall-mount bracket which is included in the package.
  • Drill holes on the marks. A 5/32-inch drill bit is to be used.
  • Secure the wall mount bracket on the holes with the help of screws.
  • Slide in the Orbi satellite in the bracket.
  • Lock and secure the satellite to the bracket using the lock included in the package contents.

You can also place the satellite on its stand if you do not wish to wall-mount it.

Wrapping it All Up

This way you can set up Orbi WiFi extender or in other words, Orbi satellite in Extender mode. Your Orbi satellite is ready to extend the existing WiFi router’s network outside the home.

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