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Connection Very Weak on iPhone, Mobile Devices
I've managed to put my ISP's router in bridge mode which is allowing me to use the Orbi as my main router with a satelite. I have the main router in the basement where the line comes into the house a...
Basements are not good places for main wifi routers. Concrete and steel will inhibit wifi travel. Move the router up to the main floor at least.
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
FURRYe38 wrote:Basements are not good places for main wifi routers. Concrete and steel will inhibit wifi travel. Move the router up to the main floor at least.
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
Not sure why that even matters. I have a wired backhaul from the satelite to the router. I have no choice but to have the router in the basement and I didn't have these issues with iOS devices using Asus routers.