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Orbi54 and Verizon WiFi extender in conflict
So I have an Orbi54 router and RBS50 extender. Attached via Ethernet to the RBS50 extender is a Verizon Network Extender, (installed because of poor Verizon cell service). This satellite reports ha...
It would help to clarify the exact product numbers:
- With the Orbi satellites having product number RBS50 (S for "satellite"), the ORBI54 is probably an RBR50 (R for "router"). This will appear on the product label on the bottom of the case.
(At the factory, Orbi units are given WiFi names (SSIDs) composed of the letters O-R-B-I plus a random two digit number. This will lower the chance that two neighbors will purchase units that broadcast identical WiFi names. Many customers choose to change the WiFi name to something more personal during the setup process. - The model number of that Verizon 4G LTE unit is????
It is not entirely clear what would be the purpose of connecting the Verizon LTE unit to the Orbi network
If the goal is to improve Verizon LTE telephone service inside the house, then the Verizon unit should not require a connection to the home WiFi network.
ORBI54 Hardware Version
RBR50
Firmware Version
V2.7.4.24
- VERIZON INFO:
The 4G LTE Network Extender must be connected to an available LAN port on a router or modem with always-on Internet access with a minimum download speed of 10 Mbps and an upload speed of 5 Mbps. Speeds of 20 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload or higher are recommended.
The 4G LTE Network Extender requires a continuous GPS signal from the provided GPS antenna. To find GPS at initial power up, four strong GPS satellite signals must be available. For better GPS signal strength, please pull out and unwrap 23’ GPS extension cable which is stored at the back of the Network Extender to position the GPS antenna as close to a
window as possible. Refer to Section 2.2 (GPS).
Only says it is made by Toshiba. It has a SKU but not a model number.
Hello jefferis ,
Welcome to the NETGEAR Community!
I understand that your Verizon 4G LTE Network Extender is interfering with your Orbi Mesh Network. This could be due to a high transmit power on your 4G LTE Network Extender. Please turn down your transmit power to 40 percent then note any differences. You may have to adjust it periodically to optimize your network.
Best,
Kevin
Community Team
Thank you for the suggestion. I lowered the broadcast to 40% on the Network extender and it did not seem to make a difference. I ran a test with software called Ultra Wifi, and it seems that my connection from my mac to my Orbi router is 70 down and 8 up, Ping is 122 and RPM is 61, over wifi.
I can't tell from the interface if it is just testing local network or is testing my Internet speed. Every other test I run in a browser (Speedtest.net, Fast.com) shows a much slower connection.
