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Potential buyer, needs advice
Hi Im looking at replacing my asus ac86u with netgear orbi. Im not quite sure which I will go for yet, possibly a wifi6 model though. I just need to know a few things if someone can help. ...
Retired_Member wrote:
On the subject of connecting them with ethernet cable, I heard you need to sync them via wireless first, does it matter where I sync it, with the distance I plan to place the satelite it might struggle to sync unless I do it close to the router, so does it matter where its synced?
The most common practice seems to be to place the satellite in the same room as the router, let it sync over WiFi, and then connect them with an ethernet cable. (It takes a few minutes - longer than one would think for "computers") After confirming that the ethernet sync is working, move the satellite to the remote location.
One of the most common problems with ethernet sync is flaws in the cable installation. Syncing first in the same room eliminates the satellite as a potential problem. If the first sync is remote, then who knows what the issue might be?
Good LUck
I'd have to admit the "syncing over wifi" is recommended.
Do I always do it? Not really. In fact, rarely.
I usually plug the router in and the satellite in. During setup of the router it usually goes through its sync phase and I haven't had it not find the satellite during that process.
Just from my experience.
plemans wrote:I'd have to admit the "syncing over wifi" is recommended.
Do I always do it? Not really. In fact, rarely.
I usually plug the router in and the satellite in. During setup of the router it usually goes through its sync phase and I haven't had it not find the satellite during that process.
Just from my experience.
Ah ok I will just try it where I plan to place it then.
Thanks