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Is there a way to force a device to connect to the satellite / router
I have the RBK50 System - RBR50 router + RBS50 satellite. (running v2.5.1.16) Router is placed upstairs Satellite is placed in the ground floor in the hall. I have a TV and Bose soundbar in the ...
Nothing to modems. ALL FW is handled by ISPs thats given to them by NG. ISP test and ensure the FW works on there systems and doesn't break anything.
If you have a friend, family member that you could take the modem to and see if it works on there cable ISP service, see if the problem follows. If not, then you'll know. Again, if the modem worked with your prior ISP before moving and now it doesn't, I suspect something with the new ISP.
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
Try enabling Beamforming and MIMO(MIMO may or maynot be needed) and WMM. Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings
Not seen on Orbi AX.
Also 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
> Also 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
Thanks for this input, I will try this out and update.
Rest of the settings like beamforming, MIMO and WMM are already enabled.
Be sure the distance between RBR and RBS is 30 feet to start.
Wanted to update here that by turning down the transmission power control of 2.4GHz down to 50% makes a difference.
The TV in the hall sometimes connects to a far away satellite on 2.4Ghz, but when that happens, if I reset the wireless connection on the TV, it connects back to the nearest satellite on 5GHz and sticks to it.
Much better, thanks.