NETGEAR Orbi RBS50Y Quick Start Guide

Manually Sync Your Orbi Outdoor Satellite With Your Orbi Router
Place your Orbi router and satellite near each other during the syncing process. Aer your router and satellite are synced, place your satellite
outdoors.
1. Place your satellite in an area near your Orbi router.
2. Connect your satellite to a power source.
The Power LED on the back of the Orbi lights. If the Power LED does not light, press the Power On/O button.
3. Wait for the bottom Light LED to light white.
The following is the LED behavior during booting:
• Pulsing white. The satellite is booting.
• Solid white. The satellite finished booting and is ready to sync with your router.
4. Press the Sync button on the back of your satellite, and within two minutes, press the Sync button on the back of your Orbi router.
5. Wait for the satellite to sync with the router.
The bottom Light LED on the satellite lights white while it attempts to sync with your Orbi router. It might take about six minutes for
your satellite to sync.
Aer the bottom Light LED lights white, it lights one of the following colors for about three minutes and then turns o:
6. Move your satellite outdoors and connect it to a power source.
Note: The recommend temperature range for your satellite is 4°F to 122°F (-20°C to +50°C).
7. Make sure that the bottom Light LED lights blue to indicate a good connection to the router.
8. (Optional) Mount your satellite.
You can wall-mount your satellite or place it on a stand. For more information, see Wall-Mount the Satellite or Attach the Satellite to the
Stand on the other side of this quick start guide.
Note: Aer your satellite syncs with your router, the satellite’s Sync button is disabled for security reasons. If you press the Sync button
and the satellite’s ring LED pulses magenta, this LED behavior indicates that the Sync button is disabled. To enable the Sync button, log in
to the router and go to the Attached Devices page. For more information, see the user manual.
Quick Start Guide
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
satellite closer to the router.
Magenta
The Orbi router and satellite failed to sync. Move the satellite closer to the router and try again.
Orbi Outdoor Satellite Overview
Top Light LED
Bottom Light LED
LED On/O button
Sync button (also used for WPS connection)
Reset button
Power LED
Power On/O button
Power connector
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NETGEAR Orbi RBS50Y Specifications

General

Maximum transfer distance	232 m
Antenna type	Internal
Antennas quantity	6
Mounting type	Wall
Product color	White
Output current	2.5 A
Output voltage	12 V
External power adapter	Yes

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	68.58 mm
Width	210.82 mm
Height	269.24 mm
Weight	1387.993 g