If the Wi-Fi signal is weak on the second floor or there are dead zones in the backyard, adding Orbi satellites to the existing network will rescue the day by boosting and extending the mesh network. To add satellite units to the Netgear Orbi setup is an enhancement of the Wi-Fi coverage.

Begin by positioning the new satellites to the zones requiring extra coverage. Place them approximately in the middle of the main router and the Wi-Fi dead zone. Connect them to the power outlet and wait for the LED to start pulsing white.

If your Orbi setup supports automatic syncing, press the Sync button on both the router and satellite. Within a few minutes, a solid blue LED indicates a strong connection. If a yellow or amber light appears, it means the connection is mediocre, and the satellite should be moved closer.

Manual addition of satellites can also be done through the Orbi app. From the app's main screen, select “Add Satellite” and proceed with the given prompts.

Expanding your wireless local area network to cover every corner of your household is a matter of completing a few simple tasks in your Netgear Orbi setup.