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Mberger19
May 07, 2020Aspirant
Orbi RBK23
I feel as though my devices in my house only try and connect to the router and not the satellites. If you get closer to one of the satellites, should the device automatically connect to the nearest sa...
Mberger19
May 08, 2020Aspirant
2.3.5.30 is the firmware. And yes, each satellite and router are all at least 30’ from each other. Router is located in the bottom corner of the house, one satellite is in the opposite corner downstairs and the last satellite is upstairs in a bedroom central to all of upstairs.
FURRYe38
May 08, 2020Guru - Experienced User
Try placing the RBR more centrally in on the main floor?
Any Wifi Neighbors near by? If so, how many?
Try updating FW as well:
Mberger19 wrote:
2.3.5.30 is the firmware. And yes, each satellite and router are all at least 30’ from each other. Router is located in the bottom corner of the house, one satellite is in the opposite corner downstairs and the last satellite is upstairs in a bedroom central to all of upstairs.
- Mberger19May 08, 2020AspirantI have tried updating and there are no more recent updates to download. As far as the router is concerned, I don’t have a way of making it more central in my home due to connectivity. My main issue/concern is are the satellites supposed to show when I’m closer to them that I’m connected to the satellite or does it stay with the router no matter where I’m at in the house?
- plemansMay 08, 2020Guru - Experienced User
Mberger19 wrote:
I have tried updating and there are no more recent updates to download. As far as the router is concerned, I don’t have a way of making it more central in my home due to connectivity. My main issue/concern is are the satellites supposed to show when I’m closer to them that I’m connected to the satellite or does it stay with the router no matter where I’m at in the house?You can update manually.
its not about being more central but it is about having them far enough apart. They need 30ft minimum between them or they won't roam correctly