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vzockun's avatar
vzockun
Initiate
Feb 21, 2021

Orbi Router RBR50

Hello,   Using Orbilogin.com I can see the main router +  2 satellites and all the devices connected to my wifi, but for some reason a few devices (like smart speaker, printer, computer, ...) inste...
CrimpOn's avatar
CrimpOn
Guru - Experienced User
Feb 21, 2021
vzockun wrote:

 

This way I could force my desktop to connect to satellite that is next to it and not the main router that is 1 floor above.

I use an ethernet cable to connect my desktop computer to the Orbi.  Or, does "next to it" mean across the room where pulling a cable would be an eyesore?"

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RickSegal
Aspirant
Mar 29, 2021

CrimpOn ,

 

Thanks very much for the blindingly obvious.  Why Netgear can't do a simple matrix that lays out these options, I'll never know.

 

This is has made my life 1000% simpler. Printers work, etc.  All good -n- the hood.  One ethernet cable.  Wow.

 

Rick