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devices connect to a far satellite
I recently bought a 3 pack RBK53S-100NAS from costco and set it up. I have a main router in basement and the other two satellites on 1st and 2nd levels. I noticed that the devices connect to a far or...
What Firmware is currently loaded?
What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem the NG router is connected too?
What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
What is the distance between the router and satellite(s)? 30 feet is recommended in between them to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected.
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).
You can change the power output of the RBR to something lower to see if the wireless device will connect differently. Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings can change 100% to 75 or 50% to test.
It's up to the wireless device to pick which source signal it connects too.