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Chromebook insists on connecting to the distant RBR20 satellite, not nearby router
An Acer Chromebook in my household absolutely insists on connecting to the worst possible access point. The RBR20 router is in the living room, and the satellite serves the deck and is three rooms ...
How many RBS are deployed?
What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
What is the distance between the router and 📡 satellite(s)? 30 feet or more is recommended in between RBR📡 and RBS🛰️ to begin with depending upon building materials when wired or wirelessly connected.
https://kb.netgear.com/31029/Where-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite 🛰️
Try turning down the power output of the RBRs wifi radios from 100% to 50% and see if this changes anything. Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings
One router, one satellite.
1200 sq ft. home.
35 ft distance between router and satellite, three walls and a bunch of stuff.
I'll try your suggestion of turning down the power.