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Poor Backha
I have an Orbi RBR50 system with two satellites. I have an Ethernet cable making the long haul to the Orbi in the TV room. I have a Kodi system which play movies and series from my PC and it worked b...
I had the same problem with my concrete-and-steel split level.
The problem was solved for me by turning the 2.4GHz radio strength down to 25%. I was told in the beginning, that Orbi wants to use WiFi backhaul at almost ANY cost. So, while we are prevented from turning off the 2.4GHz radio, we can weaken it to the point it can't be used efficiently... Forcing the use of 5GHz and Ethernet.
My working concept is: Since it works, I don't care to understand anything more than that.
At least it's a quick and easily-reversible thing to try.
I had the same problem with my concrete-and-steel split level.
The problem was solved for me by turning the 2.4GHz radio strength down to 25%. I was told in the beginning, that Orbi wants to use WiFi backhaul at almost ANY cost. So, while we are prevented from turning off the 2.4GHz radio, we can weaken it to the point it can't be used efficiently... Forcing the use of 5GHz and Ethernet.
My working concept is: Since it works, I don't care to understand anything more than that.
At least it's a quick and easily-reversible thing to try.
Thank you! I will try that... just need to work out how to do that... off to play now!
It's in advanced settings --> WiFi
Thanks! Found it it! Now to test! Thank you!