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Orbi RBK50 Satellite Issues
I have the RBK50 orbi system with one router and one satellite connected wirelessly. Both updated to latest firmware and set up with minimal interference. Router is in the basement and satellite is a...
The "devil is in the details" for this discussion.
- A speed between 90 and 100MB/s is highly suspicious. The Ethernet chipset on the satellite has negotiated "100/Full" speed with the TV because:
- As pointed out, it is very common for manufacturers to save a few cents on the Ethernet chipset in their product because the TV simply doesn't need more speed to stream even the highest quality video. or,
- The Ethernet cable between satellite and TV doesn't support 1GB speed.
- If the specs on the TV claim to support GB Ethernet, then I would try a different cable.
- Factors like MU-MIMO and Beam Forming affect only WiFi connections, so changing any of these sort of parameters will not affect a wired connection.
- The mention of "phones" introduces a different set of issues. Is this an IP phone where the base unit is connected to the network with Ethernet cable? Or, is it a cell phone with WiFi?