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orbi rbk50 help
just got the Orbi rbk50 to try it out to see how it performs so my issue that it doesn't connect to satellite unless it close by so not sure why it has to be close i thought this was a system to use...
ok thanks for advice i went throudh the setup twice and flashed white and then stop i guess it was trying to sync
My practice with satellites is to first pair them in the same room as the router. That way, I can use the router web interface on my PC, handle the sync buttons on the two units, and watch the ring LED without running all over the house. Once the satellite is successfully paired, it can then be moved anywhere in the house, plugged in, and the ring LED observed.
Orbi satellites will also connect to the router using Ethernet cable (no longer than 300ft.)
If the satellite does not pair when sitting in the same room as the satellite, it may take a Factory Reset to clear out any existing configuration on the satellite (not the router).
ok im give that a try in the same room and see how it goes again and reply afterwards give me a few minutes if you would
ok for some od reason it wasn't connected at first so i just happen to log in orbi and it disappeared and then pop up and saying
satellite connected im not sure what happen i didn't change any settings
Now you can experiment with different locations.
Like many people, I signed up for internet through my cable company (about 20 years ago? I forget.) and had the cable drop placed in my "computer room" in one corner of the house. Fast forward through 15 years to people carrying tablets, smartphones, laptops around and the complaints started, "Why is the internet so slow in the LIving Room?" and other places. My WiFi router in the original location was beaming nearly 75% of the WiFi signal through the walls to outside. After considering LOTS of options, I replaced it with Orbi RBK50 and put the satellite where it would broadcast "in a circle" that covered those spots the primary location missed.
If I had it all to do over again, I probably should have moved the cable location to the center of the house. Oh, well. Live and learn.
well i really didn't have no dead zone my last router went out on me so i was trying to figure which or if i need to upgrade so
was look at the orbi system vs wifi router6's so i have both of these at the moment so i have 30 days to try them both and
see which one will suit me
also what setting you have your orbi on mine is still on default