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Orbi Satellite LEDs lighting up every few hours
Hi Everyone, I setup my Orbi system a few days ago. Setup was smooth. Orbi is in AP mode. After 3-4 days I've noticed that every few hours the LED on the satellite turns solid Amber followed by ...
Nisheel The fact that the satellite is connecting on 2.4 GHz is additional indication that the issue is a poor signal between the router and satellite. If you can find any way to move the units, I would try it. Extension cord, etc. A small movement might solve the issue.
Generally, it's better to manually set the 2.4 GHz channels. This is usually done by first scanning the environment with a tool like inSSIDer or Acrylic WiFi to see what APs are in your area and what channels they are using. Then you manually set Orbi to the least congested channel.
Generally, you should only use channels 1, 6, or 11, as these are the only non-overlapping channels. If APs are using 40 MHz channel-width on 2.4 GHz, then there are only two non-overlapping channels, 1 and 11! Also, it might help to enable 20/40 MHz coexistence on Orbi. I don't know whether, or how, channel settings affect the 2.4 GHz backhaul though.
If you're in a crowded area, you may find the 2.4 GHz band almost unusable. This is one reason why you really want your satellites to use 5 GHz to connect to the router.
thanks st_shaw.
You are right, the only thing that has changed in these days is the new firmware.
Unfortunately due to the position of available plugpoints/table I don't have the option of moving the router or satellite.
Hopefully the next firware fixes the range isuse.
Also i noticed the router and satellite communicate between each other on the 2.4Ghz frequency. Any channel on that you know which is better for less interference and improved range? or is "auto" best?
thanks once again,
Nisheel
Nisheel The fact that the satellite is connecting on 2.4 GHz is additional indication that the issue is a poor signal between the router and satellite. If you can find any way to move the units, I would try it. Extension cord, etc. A small movement might solve the issue.
Generally, it's better to manually set the 2.4 GHz channels. This is usually done by first scanning the environment with a tool like inSSIDer or Acrylic WiFi to see what APs are in your area and what channels they are using. Then you manually set Orbi to the least congested channel.
Generally, you should only use channels 1, 6, or 11, as these are the only non-overlapping channels. If APs are using 40 MHz channel-width on 2.4 GHz, then there are only two non-overlapping channels, 1 and 11! Also, it might help to enable 20/40 MHz coexistence on Orbi. I don't know whether, or how, channel settings affect the 2.4 GHz backhaul though.
If you're in a crowded area, you may find the 2.4 GHz band almost unusable. This is one reason why you really want your satellites to use 5 GHz to connect to the router.