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Orbi and vertical signal
I just installed an RBR50 router and satellite to replace the Pace 5268AC AT&T fiber modem. Both router and satellite are on my main floor, and they seem to be doing very well on that floor. But they...
Have you considered putting your satellite on the second floor? Having your router on one floor, and then the satellite on another floor, and a different side of the house (e.g., the east end of the house downstairs, and the west end of it upstairs) might give you better coverage. You just have to make sure the satellite has a good backhaul connection, and then the devices on the second floor might have an easier time connecting with the satellite (or the router, through the floor, depending on which is closer) than they are now.
Have you considered putting your satellite on the second floor?
That doesn't really make sense in my layout. The 2nd floor isn't a full floor, just two bedrooms, and they're right beside the router. Meanwhile the first floor is much larger, and I've placed the satellite about 30 feet away to get full coverage there.
As I say, the bedrooms are literally 15 feet away from the router, and the AT&T modem delivered good signal to them. I'll put a satellite in if I have to, but it seems like Orbi should be able to deliver a good signal for 15-20 feet.
Be sure to disable ALL wireless radios on the ISP modem. The Orbi router alone can cover up to about 30 feet, so placement of the satellite should start here. I have mine at 40 feet, wood and dry wall construction. Great coverage and performance for 5000sq ft home. two story home and basement.
iayork wrote:
Have you considered putting your satellite on the second floor?
That doesn't really make sense in my layout. The 2nd floor isn't a full floor, just two bedrooms, and they're right beside the router. Meanwhile the first floor is much larger, and I've placed the satellite about 30 feet away to get full coverage there.
As I say, the bedrooms are literally 15 feet away from the router, and the AT&T modem delivered good signal to them. I'll put a satellite in if I have to, but it seems like Orbi should be able to deliver a good signal for 15-20 feet.
