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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 appears that the Verizon extender might be causing interference with your Wi-Fi connections, leading to the spotty service on your laptop. One possible solution is to try changing the Wi-Fi channels on your Orbi router to minimize the interference. You can access the Orbi interface and navigate to the Wi-Fi settings to make this adjustment. Experiment with different channels to see if it improves the connectivity on your laptop.
I have tried a different channel, but it didn't seem to help. I don't know what channel the Network Extender is using though. It doesn't say in the software interface.