NETGEAR Orbi RBS40 User manual

Quick Start Guide
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April 2017
The satellite’s ring LED lights white while
the satellite attempts to sync with the
router. Then the ring LED lights one of the
following colors for about three minutes
and then turns o:
You can use the NETGEAR Orbi app to sync
your satellite with your router.
To find the app, scan a QR code or search
for NETGEAR Orbi in the Apple App Store
or Google Play Store.
Note: If you don’t own a mobile device,
follow the instructions in the next section.
1. Launch the NETGEAR Orbi app.
2. Tap the menu icon >
ADD SATELLITE.
3. Follow the prompts to sync your
satellite.
For more information, see Satellite
Sync LED Colors.
Sync Your Satellite With
the NETGEAR Orbi App
Satellite Sync LED Colors
Blue
The connection between the router
and satellite is good.
Amber
The connection between the
satellite and router is fair. Consider
moving the satellite closer to the
router.
Magenta
The satellite was unable to connect
to the router. Move the satellite
closer to the router.
Manually Sync Your
Satellite With Your Router
If you don’t want to use the app to sync
your satellite with your router, follow these
steps:
1. Place and plug in your satellite.
The satellite’s ring LED pulses white.
For more information about where
to place your satellite, see the user
manual.
2. Wait for the satellite’s ring LED to light
solid white.
3. Press the Sync button on the back of
your satellite, and within two minutes,
press the Sync button on the back of
your router.
For more information, see Satellite
Sync LED Colors.

Ring LED (not shown in image)
Sync button (also used for WPS connection)
Ethernet ports
Power On/O button and Power LED
DC power connector
Reset button
Orbi Satellite
(Model RBS40)
Power adapter (varies by region)
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Support
Thank you for purchasing this NETGEAR
product. You can visit
www.netgear.com/support to register
your product, get help, access the latest
downloads and user manuals, and join our
community. We recommend that you use
only ocial NETGEAR support resources.
For the current EU Declaration of
Conformity, visit
http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/
detail/a_id/11621/.
For regulatory compliance information,
visit http://www.netgear.com/about/
regulatory/.
See the regulatory compliance document
before connecting the power supply.