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3.

Connect your modem to the Internet port of your router with the yellow Ethernet cable that

came with your router.

Note:

The router shown in this image is the Orbi router (model RBR50). The

same setup applies to all Orbi routers.

4.

Connect the power adapter to your router and plug the power adapter into an outlet.

5.

If the Power LED does not light, press the

Power On/Off

button on the rear panel of the

router.

Place Your Satellite

If your satellite came with your Orbi WiFi System, the satellite attempts to sync with your

router. If you bought an add-on satellite, you must manually sync your satellite. For more

information, see

Sync Your Orbi Satellite

on page

18.

Note that your satellites must be within range of your router’s WiFi signal in order for it to sync

with the router. Use each satellite’s ring LED to help you determine where to place your

satellite.

Examples of Placement for One Satellite

If you own one Orbi satellite, we recommend that you place your satellite in the middle of your

home. The router shown in the following images is the Orbi router model RBR50 and the

satellite shown in the images is the Orbi satellite model RBS50.

If you own an Orbi wall plug satellite model RBW30, you might need to place the satellite

closer to the router. Use the satellite ring LED to determine the best placement for your

satellite.

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Satellite

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Figure 7. Single-story house with one Orbi satellite

Satellite

Router

Figure 8. Multilevel house with one Orbi satellite

Examples of Placement for Multiple Satellites

If you own more than one Orbi satellite, we recommend that you place your router in the

middle of your home with the satellites placed on opposite sides of your home. The router

shown in the following images is the Orbi router model RBR50 and the satellites shown in the

images are the Orbi satellites model RBS50.

If you own multiple Orbi wall plug satellites model RBW30, you might need to place the

satellites closer to the router. Use the satellite ring LED to determine the best placement for

your satellites.

Router

Satellite

Satellite

Figure 9. Single-story house with two Orbi satellites

If you have a multi-level house, place the satellites on different floors.

Satellite

Satellite

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Figure 10. Multilevel house with two Orbi satellites

Sync Your Orbi Satellite

The sync process for your satellite depends on whether your satellite came with your Orbi

WiFi System, or if your satellite is an add-on satellite.

Sync a Satellite From an Orbi WiFi System

The Orbi WiFi System includes an Orbi router and either one or two satellites. The satellite in

the WiFi system is preset to automatically find and sync to the WiFi signal from the Orbi

router in the same WiFi system.

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To sync your satellite:

1.

Place your satellite.

For more information, see

Place Your Satellite

on page

16.

2.

Connect the satellite to a power source.

3.

If the Power LED on the back of the satellite does not light, press the

Power On/Off

button.

The satellite ring LED pulses white. The satellite automatically finds the Orbi router’s WiFi

signal and attempts to sync to the Orbi router.

The satellite ring LED lights one of the following colors for about three minutes and then

turns off:

•

Blue

. The Orbi router and satellite successfully synced, and the connection between

the router and satellite is good.

•

Amber

. The Orbi router and satellite successfully synced, and the connection

between the router and satellite is fair. Consider moving the Orbi satellite closer to the

Orbi router.

•

Magenta

. The Orbi router and satellite failed to sync.

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4.

If the satellite ring LED is magenta, move the satellite closer to the router and then sync the

satellite to the router:

a.

Press the

Sync

button on the back of the router.

b.

Within two minutes, press the

Sync

button on the back of the satellite.

The satellite attempts to sync to the Orbi router. The satellite ring LED lights blue, amber,

or magenta as described in Step 3 of this procedure and then turns off.

5.

Repeat Steps 1–4 if your Orbi WiFi System came with a second satellite.

Sync an Add-On Satellite

If you already set up an Orbi router and satellite are adding an optional add-on satellite (sold

separately), follow these steps.

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To sync your add-on satellite:

1.

Place your satellite.

For more information, see

Examples of Placement for Multiple Satellites

on page

17.

2.

Connect the satellite to a power source.

3.

If the Power LED on the back of the satellite does not light, press the

Power On/Off

button.

4.

Wait about two minutes for the satellite ring LED to light solid white.

5.

Press the

Sync

button on the back of the satellite and within two minutes, press the

Sync

button on the back of your Orbi router.

The satellite ring LED pulses white, then lights one of the following colors for about three

minutes, and then turns off:

•

Blue

. The Orbi router and satellite successfully synced, and the connection between

the router and satellite is good.

•

Amber

. The Orbi router and satellite successfully synced, and the connection

between the router and satellite is fair. Consider moving the Orbi satellite closer to the

Orbi router.

•

Magenta

. The Orbi router and satellite failed to sync. Move the satellite closer to the

router and try again.

Log In to Your Router and Add Satellites to Your Network

You can use the router web interface to add a satellite to your Orbi network.

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To add a satellite to your Orbi network using the router web interface:

1.

Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi

network.

2.

Enter

orbilogin.com

.

A login window opens.

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3.

Enter the router admin user name and password.

The user name is

admin

. The default password is

password

. The user name and

password are case-sensitive.

The BASIC Home page displays.

4.

Select

Add Orbi Satellite

.

The Place Your Satellite page displays.

5.

Follow the instructions about where to place your satellite in your house.

6.

Connect the satellite to a power source.

7.

If the Power LED on the back of the satellite does not light, press the

Power On/Off

button.

8.

Click the

NEXT

button.

9.

Wait about two minutes for the satellite’s ring LED to light solid white.

10.

Press the

Sync

button on the satellite.

The satellite’s ring LED pulses white.

11.

Click the

SYNC

button in the router web interface.

The router attempts to sync with the satellite.

The satellite’s ring LED lights one of the following colors for about three minutes and then

turns off:

•

Blue

. The Orbi router and satellite successfully synced, and the connection between

the router and satellite is good.

•

Amber

. The Orbi router and satellite successfully synced, and the connection

between the router and satellite is fair. Consider moving the Orbi satellite closer to the

Orbi router.

•

Magenta

. The Orbi router and satellite failed to sync. Move the satellite closer to the

router and try again.