Our increasingly connected lives require a strong and dependable home Wi-Fi network, and products like the Orbi router and satellite system are designed to offer seamless coverage throughout your house. On the other hand, it can be annoying if your Orbi router is unable to locate the satellite then there is no need to worry as we will go over several troubleshooting techniques in this blog to assist you in getting your Orbi satellite back on track.
Examine the Fundamentals
- It’s crucial to confirm the fundamentals before moving on to more complex troubleshooting.
- Validate that the LED lights on your Orbi router and satellite both show a steady connection, and that they are both powered on.
- To have a strong connection, validate that the satellite is also within a suitable range of the router.
Uprise the Firmware
- Performance enhancements and bug fixes are frequently included in firmware uprises for routers and satellites.
- Check for available firmware upgrades by logging into the web interface of the Orbi router setup to ensure optimal functionality.
- Install any available uprises, then restart the router and satellite to have the changes take effect.
Move the Satellite
- Large furniture pieces and walls might physically hinder the signal between the router and satellite.
- To reduce the number of barriers between the satellite and router, try moving the satellite to a more central area of your house.
- This could greatly enhance the quality of the connection.
Enhance Wireless Channel Performance
- You may experience performance issues with your Orbi system due to interference from nearby Wi-Fi networks.
- Navigate to the router’s configuration and try out various wireless channels to determine which one has the least interference.
- Usually, the manufacturer’s specific mobile apps or the router’s web interface can be used for this.
Carry out a Factory Reset
- If everything else fail, you may be able to fix any configuration problems by doing a factory reset on the router and the satellite.
- Because all personalised settings will be lost, proceed with caution.
- After the reset is finished, validate that you adjust your network settings.
Check the Position of the Satellite
- For best results, the Orbi system needs a separate wireless backhaul link between the router and the satellite or satellites.
- Ensure that the satellite is positioned such that it can connect to the router in a reliable and robust manner.
- To enhance the quality of the transmission, consider moving the satellite if at all possible.
Upgrade the Firmware on a Satellite
- Like the router, firmware uprises are possible for the Orbi satellite in order to improve performance and fix compatibility problems.
- Use the Orbi app or online interface to check for any uprises that are available, then apply them to the satellite.
- After updating, restart the satellite to validate that the modifications take effect.
Final thoughts
You can communicate with our technical support team experts if you need further assistance.