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DaveL61
Nov 30, 2019Follower
Orbi connection strength
First, my app says I have an RBR40 but I never see that as a model option on this site. It's a base with 2 satellites that I bought at Best Buy. The base is set up in my basement, connected to F...
CrimpOn
Nov 30, 2019Guru - Experienced User
Is this the built-in Orbi speed test? That would be running on the router in the basement, and would not indicate the speed achieved on a satellite on the floor above. Should run a speed test on something attached to the satellite. (If that is what you did, then "Wow")
Generally, omnidirectional antennas have the weakest signal directly above and below. An offset should produce higher signal strength.