A Netgear Orbi WiFi router comes in a mesh WiFi kit that also has a satellite. However, this satellite operates in the Orbi mode. Just in case, you want to add a satellite extender, you need to purchase it separately. Apart from Orbi RBS50Y, the Orbi RBS40V speaker can be installed as a satellite extender. Thus, combining these satellites with the router will make a Netgear Orbi Router and Satellite Extender Home WiFi Kit. This blog will explain how to set the router up and then add the extender satellite to the home network.
The steps to set up the Orbi router so that extender satellite can be added to the home network are given below. Know that your ISP service should be perfect in order to complete the setup hassle-freely.
Now that you have set up the router, you can add the satellite extender. Know that you can manage your router at orbilogin.net in order to make further changes to the home network settings.
Generally, the Orbi outdoor satellite i.e. the WiFi extender runs in the Orbi mode. It should be changed to the Extender mode if you want to use the satellite as an extender. One more thing you need to know is that Orbi WiFi extender can be used with non-Orbi routers too. Here’s how you can use the satellite as an extender.
This is how you can add the satellite to the home network. If the WiFi extender’s bottom light turns purple or magenta, you need to repeat the above steps once again to establish a successful connection.
We are now about to wrap up the guide explaining how to complete Netgear Orbi Router and Satellite Extender Home WiFi Kit setup. Hopefully, you will be able to set up the new WiFi network successfully.
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