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LouBasil
Aspirant
May 14, 2021

Devices Won't Connect to Satellite

Hello - I am having an issue getting devices to connect to my Orbi Satellites despite the satellite being essentially next to the device.  

 

I have the latest firmware updated and I have read and tried all of the different suggestions in these forums around beamforming, daisy chaining, etc with no luck.  

 

Currently the router is on the second floor of the home with the satellite on the main floor.  I get great coverage all throughout the house but no matter where I am, devices only connect to the router.  What am I missing and what can I do to resolve this? 

 

Thank you.

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  • 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

    • LouBasil's avatar
      LouBasil
      Aspirant

       


      FURRYe38 wrote:

      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


      FURRYe38 Just to confirm, in that setting menu, this will only affect the Router radios and not the satellite correct? 

      • FURRYe38's avatar
        FURRYe38
        Guru

        Coorect.

        What is the distance between the router and satellite(s)?