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I have an orbi router and two satelites. Previously, when I looked at the map - both satellites were connected to the router. Now, they appear in a straight line - i.e., routher --> satellite --> satellite.
Is this about just positioning within my house? Or is there something else going on?
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Which orbi system do you have?
Usually it indicates that they're setting up in a daisy chain configuration and not star.
Star: satellites<------router------->satellite
daisy: router------->satellite------>satellite
I have the RBR50. And that is exactly right - it was in the star before, and now daisy. It is entirely wireless from router to satellite.
I assume the star is better? Or does it not matter? Is this a positioning issue, or is there a setting somewhere that I'm missing?
THANKS.Daisy chain can add a little latency and potentially decrease speeds. But it can also increase speeds depending on distance/interference.
So its not an easy answer. you can try it daisy chained and disable it to test if you'd like. Or you can leave it if its working fine.
How do I disable daisy chain topology on my Orbi WiFi System? | Answer | NETGEAR Support
