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Dawsson46
Aspirant
May 04, 2018

looking for decibel requirements for backhaul

New Amazon Fire system is bouncing between good and fair signal strength to the Orbi Satellite.  The reading is between -50 to -60.  The backhaul appears to be the same strength with no interference.  Debating on putting an RBS 50 behind the TV and hardware it (along with Apple TV and Roku).  I'd have to throw a cheap UPS because the Ring would attach to this satellite.  

 

This was easier to diagnose with the SSIDs separated.  Wish there was a way to test using an old 7800 as a bridge, but there is no accessing the backhaul.  Hate to spend $215 if this works like crap.  BTW, there are a lot of Zigbee devices (and 4 arlo cameras), so I'm not thrilled to use 2.4 band. 

Troubleshooting

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  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru
    May 04, 2018

    What is the sq ft size of the home?

    What is the distance between the Orbi router and satelilite. 30-40 feet min. to begin with. Depending on building materials.

    It's not recommended to put any wireless AP devices behind TVs or near other electronic equipment as this could cause interference problems.

     

    • Dawsson46's avatar
      Dawsson46
      Aspirant
      May 04, 2018
      The distance from the new satellite to the other satellite would be less than 20 feet through a floor diagonally. Its the purple moisture control plasterboard with skim coat. Normal distance floor joist. The router is about 12 feet from the existing satellite through 2 walls. This is a split level 3400 square ft, but no level is bigger than 760 square feet. The router and satellite are in the center of the overall house.

      Ive put 7800s, Asus and 2 new EX8000 behind TVs without a ptoblem because the primary focus is getting ethernet to the tv. No one likes any wires showing but they want DTV Now to work. Would use powerline but code required arc fault/ GFCI breakers.
      • FURRYe38's avatar
        FURRYe38
        Guru
        May 04, 2018

        Thats too close for the Orbi system. The router can cover a good range up to 30 feet to begin with. Mine setting at 40 feet away. Great coverage, range and performance. 5000sq ft home. Opposite end placement.

         

        How about the satellite down on the floor behind the TV or TV stand/cabinet?

         

        I have a simiar set up however satellite is office, next room over is DISH Joey wired to a wireless bridge that sits high on top of the tv cabinet.