Turn an Orbi Satellite into a Wi-Fi Extender
October 17, 2024 / Olive Gordon

How to Turn an Orbi Satellite into a Wi-Fi Extender?

An Orbi RBS50Yv2 satellite can be installed as a WiFi extender. With that said, you can conclude that no other satellite supports the Extender mode. If you want to turn an Orbi satellite into a Wi-Fi extender, this post will help you out.

By default, the Orbi satellite works in the Orbi mode which is compatible with an Orbi router only. If you have a non-Orbi router, you can install the RBS50Yv2 satellite in the Extender mode too.

Steps to Turn Orbi Satellite into a Wi-Fi Extender

You should follow the steps given below if you want to set up the Orbi satellite in the Extender mode:

  • Place the Orbi satellite near your non-Orbi router.
  • This placement is for the installation purpose only. The satellite’s location can be changed once you turn it into a WiFi range extender.
  • Now, plug your satellite into a power outlet. But, remember not to turn it on.
  • Just in case, your satellite turns on, we recommend you turn it off by pressing the Power On/Off button.
  • Find the Sync button on your satellite and press it.
  • While you hold the Sync button of the Orbi satellite, you need to press and release its Power button.
  • This will turn on your satellite.
  • When the bottom light on your satellite starts pulsing blue and white, you need to release the Sync button.
  • As soon as the Sync button is released, the LED of your satellite will pulse blue and then turn solid blue.

How to Sync Orbi WiFi Extender with a Non-Orbi Router?

After turning the Orbi satellite into a WiFi extender, you need to Sync it with your non-Orbi router. For this, you will have to access its local interface on a web browser. It needs to be done via mywifiext.net, not the orbilogin.net URL. The default SSID of the satellite will be Netgear_EXT because you have turned it into a WiFi extender. Follow these steps to convert your Orbi satellite to a non-Orbi router:

  • Connect your PC to the default WiFi network of the satellite which is Netgear_EXT.
  • Go to mywifiext.net.
  • This will take you to the Netgear Installation Assistant.
  • Walk through the prompts on the screen to connect your satellite to the non-Orbi WiFi network. The bottom light on the satellite will show the following colors depending upon the connection status.
LED Color Meaning and Troubleshooting
Solid blue It means a good connection between the Orbi Wi-Fi extender and router. The light will turn off after flashing solid blue for 3 minutes.
Solid amber If the Orbi WiFi extender light is solid amber for 3 minutes, it means a fair connection. You can move the satellite close to router for good connection.
Solid magenta This means a failed connection. Move the Orbi satellite close to the router and sync them again.

To Sum Up

Here ends our guide on how to turn an Orbi satellite into a Wi-Fi extender. You need to first of all, press and hold the Power and Sync button of the satellite and then sync it with a non-Orbi router by accessing the non-Orbi router’s web GUI on a PC connected to its network.

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