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Backhaul on 2,4 ghz
Since this week my Orbi RBR50 with 2 satellites have a strange thing. 1 satellite has a backhaul of 5 ghz en satellite number 2 just 2,4. I have this set now almost 4 months and it always works wit...
Ok, thnx, is there a way to change that backhaul channell to a different channel?
30 feet or more 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
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?
It can't hurt to factory reset the lone satellite that is having the issue. Re-sync it directly to the router at an initial distance of 10-20 feet and see if that doesn't allow it to connect the backhaul at 5GHz. Give it 10-30 minutes at the closer position to complete syncing, then move it back to its original location.