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Limited Channel selection on Orbi RBR50 in AP mode?
I have an Orbi RBR50 wired to my Fios Router with the Gigabit Fios plan. The Orbi is in AP mode with two RBS50 satelites. The Orbi RBR50 offers the standard 1-11 channels for 2.4 GHz. BUT it only ...
mlg250 wrote:I ask this in great frustration: do all the quality mesh systems take so many channels for their own backhaul - or for any other reason?!
Thanks again.
Pretty much all mesh systems reserve higher channels for backhaul.
Turning down signal strength is more for you if you have too much signal for a smaller area. For me that defeats the purpose of the whole WIFI coverage scheme.
Moving the satellites around sometimes helps you get a better coverage.
The hidden network is your backhaul network, so ignore it.
5GHZ is not a big issue as it is a much narrower band and usually has less interference issues.
I have the RBK50 system, which is 1 RBR50 router and 2 RBS50 satellites. I wouldn't trade it for any other model or brand, as it is very powerful with great coveage. The only exception would be upgrading to WIFI 6, but I have no need for it at this time.
THANK YOU! I've been trying to get away from "hidden" and now I understand it's part of my own network!
This is long narrow very old apartment building with thick walls and you're correct when you say lowering the signal did no good at all. I am finding that moving the satellites even a little bit so as to change angle and direction is providing the best results. Appreciate the confirmation.
And, since all mesh routers use the upper channels for backhaul I can stop cursing Netgear - at least for the moment :)