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heathyrnance
Nov 12, 2019Initiate
Extending Orbi to barn 300 feet away
We have the Orbi RBR50 mesh system with 2 satellites. One satellite is in a 2nd story window with direct sight to our barn 300 feet away. I've tried to use a Netgear Powerline adapter to extend cov...
FURRYe38
Nov 12, 2019Guru - Experienced User
300 feet is too far for wifi signals between the RBR and RBS.
So if the RBS is connected with the PLs in the middle between the RBS and RBR while in the house, does this configuration work while in the house? LAN cable connect the RBS to the PL.
If after testing in the house, the RBS doesn't work via LAN cable to the PL out in the barn, possible the run maybe to far for the PL.
You are using the same PL that you tested in the house, then moved it back to the barn with the RBS? RBS should be LAN cable connected to the PL. There have been other posts regarding PLs and those have worked, however nothing out at 300feet.