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crazycoconut
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Apr 07, 2020
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Assign device with IP to single Satellite

Hi, We have a model RBR40 but this question is to ask if our idea is somehow feasible. We have 4 Orbi satellites hooked to the Orbi router in different locations. We have IP cameras that are connec...
  • FURRYe38's avatar
    Apr 07, 2020

    No. Set up a IP address reservation for your devices ON the RBR. Use a web browser and connect to the RBRs web page. Set a IP address reservation for your devices under Advanced tab/Setup/LAN setup.

     

    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

     

    I'ts up to devices to pick and choose where they connect too. You may need to adjust the RBS placement. When the Signal drops at a RBS, once it comes back, you will need to reboot the device to get it to re-connect to the closer RBS.