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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
Overview
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WiFi System
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.
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Satellite
Router
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WiFi System
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.
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.
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.
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.

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