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Z_zz's avatar
Z_zz
Aspirant
Apr 25, 2020

2 routers inline issues?

I have RBK50-100NAS, 2 router systems.
1-at house modem and older netgear router ac2200.
2-installed a orbi router in barn with a satellite(big 2 story work barn) connected with ground cat6 (200feet) from house works great 80mps and up!
***tried to up grade house too with ac3000 router and satellite and lost output to barn orbi router??? Not compatible???
(To be clear)
1-orbi router +satellite at house(works good in house) now orbi router in barn connected via cat6 is getting like 2mbs or 0 now at barn(worked great before with old ac1200 standard router at house, new Orbi in house now barn Orbi router basically nothing??
Installation
Troubleshooting

9 Replies

  • CrimpOn's avatar
    CrimpOn
    Guru - Experienced User
    Apr 26, 2020

    The "AC" numbers are an advertising comment on "speed".  The actual product names (from the product label) are what provide information.

     

    There should be "no problem" having an Orbi system in the house and another Orbi system 200ft. away in the barn.

    Some suggestions:

    • The yellow (WAN) jack on the barn Orbi needs to be connected to one of the LAN ports on the house Orbi.
    • it would be helpful to know how the house Orbi is connected and configured.  i.e. what is the ISP device (brand & model).

    Thanks

     

    • CrimpOn's avatar
      CrimpOn
      Guru - Experienced User
      Apr 26, 2020

      The way this is set up, each Orbi will be a separate WiFi network.  You may choose to give them both the same WiFi name (SSID) and password, but they are entirely separate.  (Just like having Orbi systems in houses in two different cities.)  A WiFi device may connect to one or the other, and as it moves across that 200ft. gap, it will eventually disconnect from the Orbi and then will connect to the other Orbi when it gets close.

       

      The only way to make this "one BIG Orbi network" is to eliminate the barn "router" and have the satellites in the barn connected directly to the house Orbi router.

       

      Sorry to ramble on.  It would be helpful to have a diagram of how this is all connected.  (Simple drawing on paper is fine. Just scan and make as an attachment.)

      • Z_zz's avatar
        Z_zz
        Aspirant
        Apr 26, 2020
        Setup.
        I used standard setup through app each time. Yes each is a different network and password which is what I wanted.
        House just has a TP link TC-7610 modem .
        Did I make a mistake setting up barn RbR50 at barn 1st before the house RBR router or are they fighting each other. I'm not an expert at this unfortunately.
        See diagram I have powered hub in middle.
        Each RBR50 works fine when other is not plugged into each other so that's what's going on.