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Mchain
Aspirant
Apr 04, 2020

How do I get devices to connect to satellites?

I have a couple of satelllites.  It appears they are both 5Ghz.  all the devices downstairs still seem to connect to the satellite upstairs.  see the video.  Probably something easy to fix?  Appreciate any advice. 

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  • Retired_Member's avatar
    Retired_Member
    Apr 04, 2020

    not clear on what your pic is suppose to show....it looks fine to me

     

    there is lots of discussion about this topic in here you may want to do a search

     

     

    even if you are able to do what you think you want to do, what do you think the gain is?

    • Mchain's avatar
      Mchain
      Aspirant
      Apr 04, 2020

      the sateliites are online as pic shows.  I want the devices nearest the satellite to connect.  So there is a computer and TV that are not connected to the satellite closest to it but rather go 2 floors up and connect there.

       

      • Retired_Member's avatar
        Retired_Member
        Apr 04, 2020
        Mchain wrote:

        the sateliites are online as pic shows.  I want the devices nearest the satellite to connect.  So there is a computer and TV that are not connected to the satellite closest to it but rather go 2 floors up and connect there.

         

        ok...do a search....will all of this make things 'faster'?'

         

         

  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru
    Apr 20, 2020

    What is the distance between the router and satellite(s)? 30 feet is recommended in between RBR and RBS to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected. https://kb.netgear.com/000036466/How-far-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite-from-my-Orbi-router

    Mchain wrote:

    I have a couple of satelllites.  It appears they are both 5Ghz.  all the devices downstairs still seem to connect to the satellite upstairs.  see the video.  Probably something easy to fix?  Appreciate any advice.