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a device always gets connected to the main ORBI router
Hi
I have a device that always gets connected to the main ORBI router, although the satellite is very near to it.
Is there any solution for this? So that I can assign it to get connected to the ORBI satellite first?
I have a device that always gets connected to the main ORBI router, although the satellite is very near to it.
Is there any solution for this? So that I can assign it to get connected to the ORBI satellite first?
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- I have the same issue with 2 devices. An Alexa and a ring doorbell, both always connect to the main router that’s far while ignoring the sat right beside them. I have found my phone will connect to the satellite...
The orbi itself dynamically moves devices around as needed. Is it causing an issue or is it functioning as it should?
One thing to check is distance. The orbi's require at least 30ft between them for the switching function to run as it should. Are they that far apart?
- The distance is about20 ft apart.
And yes, Some device performance reduces when they are connected to the Main ORBI, with law signal
What channels are you using? Auto? Try setting manual channel 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz and any unused channel on 5Ghz.
Any Wifi Neighbors near by? If so, how many?Try enabling Beamforming and MIMO(MIMO may or maynot be needed) and WMM. Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings
Try disabling the following and see:
Armor, Circle, Daisy Chain, Fast Roaming, IPv6 and Set 20/40Mhz Coexistence to 40Mhz only. Save settings and reboot the router and satellite(s).- My satellite was only about 19 feet from the router, moving it now
Should I have beamforming on?
Is there a downside to it?
