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encrawford's avatar
Sep 24, 2019
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poor satellite connection

I have an RBR40 and two satellite RBS20's.  The main router is located in the basement (where my ISP enters the house) and I have a satellite on each of the first floor and second floor.  I have dais...
  • plemans's avatar
    Sep 24, 2019

    It might be a distance issue. They require a minimum of 30ft between them to connect properly. If they're lined up floor to floor, you're probably less than the 30ft and that'd be way the top floor is attempting to connect to the basement. 

    What firmware are you on?

    Is the router in your utility room? (hvac does a great job of blocking signals)