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Bretts1208
Mar 18, 2021Aspirant
Issues with satellite for RBK43
Hello I actually have a RBK43-200NAR orbi router with 2 satellites, unfortunately it wasnt an option in the model field? Anyway, i have the router upstairs in my house in the master bedroom on the ba...
FURRYe38
Mar 18, 2021Guru - Experienced User
Try swapping locatons with the RBS? Does the problem follow?
Try turning OFF 1 RBS and run just the other RBS with the RBR.
What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
What is the distance between the router and satellite(s)? 30 feet or more is recommended in between RBR and RBS to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected.
Is daisy chain enable on the RBR?
- Bretts1208Mar 18, 2021AspirantThe problem does follow when i swap locations of the RBS but ive only tried locations on the same side of the house that my office is on. My home is 2215 sq ft
Daisy chain is enabled.
I have tried turning off one of the RBS, specifically the one in my office, and the wireless speeds improved dramatically, but this doesn't solve my problem as i have a desktop computer in my office that needs to be plugged in via ethernet.- FURRYe38Mar 18, 2021Guru - Experienced User
What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
What is the distance between the router and satellite(s)? 30 feet or more is recommended in between RBR and RBS to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected.Try disabling Daisy Chain and put the 2nd RBS back online...
- Bretts1208Mar 18, 2021Aspirant2215 sq ft.
Tried disabling daisy chain and brining second RBS back online and still having the same issue.
I believe that the RBS is 30+ feet away from the RBR