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LouBasil
May 14, 2021Aspirant
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 ...
FURRYe38
May 14, 2021Guru - Experienced User
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
- LouBasilMay 14, 2021Aspirant
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?
- FURRYe38May 14, 2021Guru - Experienced User
Coorect.
What is the distance between the router and satellite(s)?
- LouBasilMay 14, 2021Aspirant
I turned the radios down and it actually seemed to make it all worse. I lost connection with one the device which was connected to the satellite per the attached devices menu.
The satellite and router are approximately 20 feet away from each other in a staright line. However, I am struggling to get them further apart as I have one particular device which struggles to connect to either device. Could this ultimately be causing my issue?