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Orbi 3-pack question
So I bought the 3-pack from Costco for $499 (RBK53). My house is a single-level at 2100sq ft. Probably overkill but I thought it may be worth it for the 2nd extra satellite for only $100 more basic...
I'm surprised your speeds are limited within your 2100 sq ft, between at least the middle satellite and the corner. Are you sure you measured the speeds on a device connected to the middle satellite and again with the same device connected to your router? We want to be sure the speed difference is due to the satellite backbone connection.
In the worse case, I'm sure you can sell your extra satellite since the retail price for an add-on is $250. Or just keep it for future use.
Dumb question, but how do I know what device I am connected to when running the speedtest? Also, the speed tests vary SIGNIFICANTLY depending on what test platform I use, ie. speedtest app from Ookla, speedtest through Google search, or speedof.me site. The speedtest app from Ookla is a consistent 35+mb DL (which is fine since I only get about 45mb wired). The speedof.me and Google tests range from 2mb to 20mb DL max. Very strange. In any case, let me know how I see what I am connected to when running the tests and I will get you more data. I appreciate the response!
Yoiu can login to each satellite and click on Attached Devices to see what devices are connected, Uses same usename and password as your Orbi. You can get the satellite IP Address from the Orbi Attached Devices lists. Also see the the following thread: https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Orbi-satellite-and-genie-app/m-p/1203351#M2738
You may be OVER saturating your house with the wireless signals. Each unit (Router and Satellite) is supposed to provide coverage for 2000 sqft. So, you are trying to cram 6000 sqft of signals into 2100.
Have you tried with just the router where it is and one satellite at the far end of the house, furthest away from the router? Are you using the wired connections from the other satellites for devices, or using wireless only? Unless you are specifically wanting to use the wired connections from the satellites, I would try dropping to 1 sat, or even try it with just the router to see if it improves your connectivity. If it does, you could definitely attribute it to over saturation.
While the router + 2 satellite kit at Costco is hard to pass up for the price, I think it may be causing some people more issues if they do not have a space that requres that much signal. As the other poster said - keep it for a spare, or find someone who just wants to buy the router and sell him/her the extra satellite.