The latest Netgear Orbi RBS50Y WiFi range extender amplifies your WiFi to the outdoors to your poor, garage and yard for great coverage. Extending WiFi up to 2500 sq. ft., Orbi Outdoor WiFi range extender (RBS50Y) works with any standard router. What makes it slightly different from other Netgear extenders is its award-winning WiFi tri-band mesh technology which provides you the fastest internet speed available. Unlike Netgear extenders, the Orbi extender requires no professional installation. In simple words, it is extremely easy to set Netgear Orbi RBS50Y up.
Given that RBS50Y is the newest member in the Netgear extenders family, users are hardly aware of its setup and orbilogin process. Sensing this need, we have come up with this dedicated Orbi WiFi setup guide for RBS50Y outdoor WiFi range extender.
What’s in the RBS50Y Package?
On the purchase of brand new Netgear RBS50Y extender, you will receive these contents in the package:
- Orbi Outdoor Universal Satellite Model RBS50Y
- Wall-Mount Bracket
- A Stand
- Wall-Mount Screws: Wood Screws and Stucco or Concrete Screws
- Machine Screws
- A Power Adapter
- Power Adapter Lock Items such as Metal Bracket and Screw
- Wall-Mount Bracket Lock Items like Torx Screws, Philips Screws and Wall-Mount Bracket Lock
You will also find a user manual that consists information regarding Orbi color codes. Use all these contents to make your Orbi RBS50Y extender ready for the setup.
Netgear Orbi RBS50Y Setup Instructions
You can set up your Orbi outdoor universal satellite in two different modes: Extender Mode and Orbi Mode.
Set up your Orbi in the Extender Mode if you don’t have an Orbi router. On the other hand, if you own an Orbi router, set up RBS50Y in the Orbi Mode.
Set up Netgear Orbi Outdoor WiFi Range Extender RBS50Y in Extender Mode
By default, RBS50Y is set to the Orbi Mode. You can change it to the Extender Mode and set RBS50Y up as an extender by executing the below-mentioned instructions:
- First of all, place your Orbi satellite near the existing router.
- Now, connect it to a wall socket properly.
- After that, press the sync button on your satellite.
- Let the LED light turn blue. It means your satellite is in the Extender Mode and ready to sync with your WiFi router.
- Connect any wireless device (computer, laptop or mobile) to the extender’s network.
- Once done, launch a web browser and go to mywifiext.net web page instead of orbilogin net page.
- Walk through the on-screen prompts and connect your satellite to a WiFi network.
- Now, check the LED light on your RBS50Y WiFi range extender. Blue LED light indicates a good connection.
And with this step, your Netgear Orbi RBS50Y has been set up as an extender. In case you face the Orbi blue light issue while doing so, reboot your device.
Set up Netgear Orbi Outdoor WiFi Range Extender RBS50Y in Orbi Mode
Here are the steps to follow for Netgear RBS50Y setup in the Orbi Mode:
- Keep your Orbi router and RBS50Y in the same room.
- Plug the satellite into a power source and wait for the power LED to turn on.
- Thereafter, press and hold the sync button.
- Once the bottom light LED on your satellite becomes blue, it means the satellite and router are successfully synced and the connection is good.
- In case you see a magenta light on your satellite, it indicates that the connection has been failed.
In this scenario, you are advised to follow the troubleshooting steps outlined in the next section.
Troubleshooting
During Netgear Orbi RBS50Y Setup, if you don’t see the correct LED light color as described in the setup instructions above, go with the following troubleshooting steps:
- Place the router and satellite away from ceilings, fans, concrete walls, corners, fish tanks, cordless phones, Bluetooth devices, and related objects.
- Verify if your satellite is properly turned on.
- On the off chance that your satellite in the wrong mode, change the mode by following the steps mentioned above.
If you are still having a hard time while setting up your new Orbi RBS50Y, feel free to strike up a conversation with your fellow readers via the comment section.