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Bob-Loblaw
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May 10, 2020

RBK40 (RBR40 & RBS40) - disable wifi broadcast on satellite?

Hi all-   I have an RBK40, which is the RBR40 router, and RBS40 satellite.   We just moved and I no longer have a need for the increased range the satellite offers. But I am using the satellite b...
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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
May 11, 2020

30 feet is recommended in between RBR and RBS to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected. https://kb.netgear.com/000036466/How-far-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite-from-my-Orbi-router

 

What Firmware version is currently loaded?

Bob-Loblaw wrote:

Hi all-

 

I have an RBK40, which is the RBR40 router, and RBS40 satellite.

 

We just moved and I no longer have a need for the increased range the satellite offers. But I am using the satellite because I have my desktop PC connected to it via Ethernet.

 

My question is, how can I prevent the satellite from broadcasting wifi, while still allowing the Ethernet port on it to work? Basically i want my hardwired desktop to be the only device that is connected to the satellite

 

I have found that in my current setup, sometimes devices are connecting to the satellite instead of the router, which is reducing speeds. The router and satellite are only ~12 ft apart.

 

thanks in advance