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Devices not switching between Orbi Router and Satellite
I got the Orbi system when it first came out and it has worked perfectly and I was amazed how my devices switched from router to satellite (and back) as I walked aroung the house. Yesterday, the sys...
You probably need only the router plus one satellite to cover your home. You said it works from across the street, so that should indicate you have more than enough (probably too much) coverage.
if your devices get the throughput they need, then there is no problem. However, you should probably turn your radio power down, especially on 2.4G. This will help devices switch to the strongest satellite. It will also be considerate of your neighbors, who will see your Orbi as interference.
With that many Orbis, you could also consider turning off 2.4G, assuming all your devices are 5G capable.
krf007 wrote:I got the Orbi system when it first came out and it has worked perfectly and I was amazed how my devices switched from router to satellite (and back) as I walked aroung the house. Yesterday, the system did an automatic firmware upgrade. My devices are not switching between the two any more and tend to stay on whichever one they first detect.
hi
they have changed the threshholds of the 2.4 and 5 gig and you may find yout router and sat are now too close together , try moving the sat further away
pete
How about elaborating on the threshold changes???
Since they only sold it as a base/satellite unit, kind of makes it a even pricier base only unit.
k9kids wrote:How about elaborating on the threshold changes???
Since they only sold it as a base/satellite unit, kind of makes it a even pricier base only unit.
cant elaborate as all i know is what the change log stated , but you do also have the power level control , so if it is the case you might need to lower the power output
best way to visulize the wifi coverage is to get inssider or other wifi analyzer on a portable device and do a site survey , the mid point between router and sat should be no less than -50 to - 60DB , if lower than that they are too close or need power reducing
pete