Issue with Netgear Orbi Mesh Router system: Router: RBR40 (2 Satellites: RBW30)

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1) How can I get my computer to show up in the list of devices? I've already checked the Disconnected Devices list and it's not there. There is nothing in the Blocked Devices list.

 

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There must be an issue in the Orbi's database, one way to fix this is using factory reset, but before that please try one of the following:

1. Make the computer forget the wifi network and connect again.
2. Try reserve an IP address in Orbi for the computer in the DHCP reservation table.
3. Will connecting the same computer to the Orbi by LAN cable also not show in Orbi?

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2) How can I force the computer to connect to a specific Satellite? In this case it would be the Speaker.

 

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According to the implemented standards, it's the computer who chooses which node to connect to, not the router. Please try with the driver setting in yourcomputer, check the following settings (see screenshot below from my computer, when it's approved by a moderator):

1. Preferred Band
2. Roaming Agressiveness
3. Channels widths for 2.4 and 5 GHz respectively.
4. Throughput Booster
5. Transmit Power
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