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FredjeV
Jul 04, 2020Tutor
3x RBS50Y and all use same channel
Hi, I'm asked for help on a setup with a router and three Orbi RBS50Y's connected. All three satelites are using the same channel (11) as the router.
Is ther a way to set it up wareby the satellites use channel 1, 6 and 11?
As you can see in the picture there are far to many devices using channel 11
Nope....how the system is designed. Remember this is extender/repeater kind of system. Not Separate AP signals, where you would try to keep channels far appart. Extender/Repeater have to broadcast on same channel.
Distance between the RBS and RBR is key though. 30 feet is recommended in between RBR and RBS to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected. https://kb.netgear.com/000036466/How-far-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite-from-my-Orbi-router
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- FURRYe38Guru - Experienced User
No. Thats be designed when they are extending or repeating the signal from the RBR. They must be all on the same channel.