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Brad21
Jun 14, 2020Aspirant
Orbi Router (RBR50) & 1-Satellite (RBS50) Download Speeds
Orbi Satellite is connected with ethernet cable to Orbi router. Satellite provides service in remote part of house. Cable internet service provider says signal good to modem. Speed check for each:...
CrimpOn
Jun 14, 2020Guru - Experienced User
This does not sound "normal". If you are comfortable with "computer stuff", you could check how the Orbi reports the backhaul connection.
- Enable telnet on the Orbi router.
Open the page http://orbilogin.net/debug.htm
Check the box "Enable Telnet" - Access the Orbi router with a telnet client program.
Windows includes a telnet client that can be activated from the Control Panel, Programs & Features, Turn Windows Features On or Off. (Menu item on the left.) I personally use the free PuTTY program because it is more convenient for frequent use.
The Mac no longer includes a telnet program, but there are free programs available on the internet. - Telnet into the router using the IP address of the Orbi router. My router is at 192.168.1.1, so I type:
telnet 192.168.1.1 - Type the command satelliteinfo wifi
- My Orbi reports:
root@RBR50:/# satelliteinfo wifi
[
{
"mac address" : "A0:04:60:0D:96:FA",
"hop" : "1",
"bridge mac" : "A0:04:60:0D:96:FA",
"backhaul conntype" : "5GHz",
"backhaul rssi" : "-67",
"backhaul macaddress" : "A0:04:60:0D:96:FD",
"backhaul phytxrate" : "975",
"backhaul phyrxrate" : "877",
"backhaul parentmac" : "A0:04:60:1C:02:39"
} - How does your Orbi report the link between router and satellite?
- Brad21Jun 16, 2020Aspirant
Crimpon:
Thank you for your response to my issue. I'm not a computer guy, but I will try to see if I can do what you suggest. The steps you gave me are very well explained.