If you want to use your Orbi satellite as an Orbi extender, then you need to convert the Orbi satellite to the Orbi extender. Because the Orbi satellite is set to Orbi mode by default. If you have a non-Orbi router, set up your Orbi Outdoor Satellite in Extender Mode to connect to your router. In this article, you will learn how to complete the Orbi WiFi extender setup process. Let’s start:
- First of all, place the Orbi Satellite close to the router; you place the satellite close to the router only for setup.
- Connect your satellite to the power outlet, but do not turn it on. If it is turned on automatically, then turn it off by pressing the power button.
- Now press and hold the sync button of the satellite, and besides that, turn on the satellite button.
- Here, wait for the bottom LED to flash pulse white and blue, then release the Sync button.
- When you release the Sync button, the following LED lights:
Pulsing blue— it indicates that the satellite is starting up and moving from Orbi satellite mode to extender mode.
Solid Blue – means that your satellite is successfully converted to the extender mode.
- After that, connect your computer or the mobile device to the network of the extender. Use the network name NETGEAR_EXT to connect.
- Then open the web browser on any device, such as a computer, laptop, or mobile device. Type mywifiext.net into the address bar of the browser.
- Here, you will see a login window. Enter the default or previous password for login to the extender’s web interface.
- On this interface, select the network name of the router and its password that you want to extend and click on the Save button. Now the satellite extender shows different LED lights:
Blue —the Orbi blue light indicates that there is a good connection between the router and the Orbi extender.
Amber If the connection is fair, then the amber light is shown on the extender. To solve    this, move the extender close to the router.
Magenta – When the connection failed, then the extender showed a magenta light. Here,   you need to move the extender close to the router and try the sync process again.
- Now it’s time to set the new password for the Orbi extender. By using this password, connect the device to the extender’s network.
- Move the Orbi extender to that area, where you are facing slow and weak internet speed in your house.
This way you can easily convert the Orbi satellite mode to Orbi extender mode. And enjoy the fast and reliable internet speed throughout your home.
Having Issues While Setting Up Satellite to Extender
If you are facing issues while setting up the Orbi satellite to the Orbi Extender, then you made a mistake in any step. Read all the steps carefully. Now we discuss some things that you will keep in mind while setting up. Let’s start:
- Check all the network devices getting proper power supply.
- Ensure there is no damage in the network and the power cables.
- All the cables are fitted to their right ports.
- Do not place the extender too far from the range of the router.
- Make sure you are following the correct and complete instruction to convert the Orbi satellite mode to extender mode.
Conclusion
In the above article, you explore the steps to set up the Orbi satellite to the Orbi extender. It is very easy to set up; just follow all the steps carefully. Above you also learned the troubleshooting tips to solve issues that occur at the time setup.