Can You Connect Orbi Voice RBS40V to Orbi 771 Mesh?

The Orbi Voice RBS40V is a fascinating mesh satellite that also has Amazon Alexa incorporated in, making it a smart speaker. But it might be a little tricky to connect the Orbi Voice RBS40V to Orbi 771 mesh. Are you also using the Orbi system and want to know whether your Orbi Voice RBS40V is compatible with the Orbi 771 mesh, you’re not the only one. It’s a good question, particularly if you already have these devices and want to get the most out of your WiFi setup.

Let’s look at what you can and can’t do when you want to connect the Orbi Voice RBS40V to Orbi 771 mesh. We’ll talk about how to set it up, how to make sure it works with other things, and what to do if things don’t go as planned.

What You Should Know About Compatibility

First, make sure the firmware is up to date. That’s right: updates from Netgear may make or break the setup. If you are using an outdated firmware on your Orbi Voice RBS40V, it won’t be able to work with the Orbi 771 mesh.

The components you require:

• Orbi 771 mesh system (should be using an updated firmware)
• Orbi Voice RBS40V (with updated firmware installed).
• You can set it up manually with the help of an Orbi app or a web browser.

Note: The Orbi Voice RBS40V can’t function on its own as a router. It is mandatory to connect this device to an Orbi router that works with it. That means that RBS40V configurations that aren’t part of a bigger Orbi system won’t be able to work.

How to connect the Orbi Voice RBS40V to Orbi 771 Mesh Setup?

1. Update the firmware

• First of all, begin the process by visiting the URL: orbilogin.net and verify that the firmware on both the Orbi 771 router and the Orbi Voice RBS40V is an updated one.
• Even if any, one device is not using any updated firmware, it’s advised to update before moving ahead.

2. Put the Orbi Voice Satellite in place

• Put the RBS40V midway between your Orbi 771 mesh system and the place where you want the signal to be stronger.
• Turn it on and wait for the LED ring to blink white.

3. Use the Web Interface or the Orbi App

• Open the Orbi app, sign in, and tap add Satellite.
• The app should be able to find the RBS40V on its own.
• If not, press and hold the little button on the back of the satellite for 10 seconds to reset it.

4. Make sure the devices are in sync.

• On the Orbi 771 base, click the Sync button.
• Wait for 2 minutes and then press the Sync button on the Orbi Voice RBS40V.
• If the connection works, the LED ring will pulse white and then turn blue indicating a stronger and secure connection.

But if the LED turns amber or magenta, it means the connection didn’t work. Try again

What if the setup doesn’t work?

There are occasions when connecting the Orbi Voice RBS40V to Orbi 771 mesh setup doesn’t go as planned. You can try these things:

• Reset both devices to their factory settings: If the sync doesn’t work, try resetting both the RBS40V and the Orbi 771.
  Then begin the setup all over again.
• Setting up IP manually: If the app can’t find the Orbi Voice RBS40V, use the web interface to give it a static IP.
• Check the limits on the device: Orbi systems can only support a certain number of satellites. If you’re at your limit, take one away and try again.
• Use Ethernet Backhaul: If WiFi doesn’t work, connect the RBS40V to the router or another satellite using an ethernet connection.

Using Orbi Voice as an Independent RBS40V

Orbi Voice RBS40V is not designed to be used as a router on its own. It’s just a satellite unit. People commonly use the label “Orbi Voice Standalone RBS40V” to refer to it as a smart speaker that doesn’t have mesh functionality.

You can:

• Use the speaker and Alexa functionalities via WiFi
• Play music using Bluetooth or Spotify

You can’t:

• Use it to share the internet by itself
• Use it as a mesh hub or primary router

The Orbi Voice RBS40V adds music to the party, but it still requires a host, like an Orbi 771 mesh router.

How to Set Up Your Device Without Any Problems

If you’re trying to set up the Orbi Voice RBS40V to Orbi 771 mesh setup, here are some things to bear in mind:

• Don’t skip the firmware upgrade, as it fixes half of the problems.
• When setting up the RBS40V, make sure it is no placed more than 30 feet away from the router.
• Don’t put the speaker in a corner or behind a big piece of the equipment.
• After synchronizing, let the devices wait for a minute so they can finish the signal transmission.
• For smooth signal transmit, use the same SSID and password on all of your Orbi devices.

Final Thoughts

Did you see now, how easy it was to connect the Orbi Voice RBS40V to Orbi 771 mesh setup, it also becomes very simple if you do it the proper way. Just make sure of the few things such as, your firmware is up to date, you’re utilizing the app or web interface correctly, and you don’t expect the Orbi Voice to work on its own.

Keep in mind that a satellite always requires a router to receive the signals, it cannot receive direct signals from modem. Therefore, if you’ve paired it correctly and put it in the appropriate position, you’ll have amazing WiFi and music in additional rooms.

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