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RBR40 needs more (newer) satellites
I have an RBR40 with 2 RBW30 wall satellites but the range and signal strength is poor around the house. These satellites are difficult to get hold of now and very expensive and used, if you do find t...
Firmware rbr40 v2.7.3.22, rbw30s v 2.6.22.2
RBR40 connected directly by Ethernet cable to gigaclear wall unit. No modem/router in between.
Home approx 2,200sqft
Rbr40 to upstairs satellite (rbw30) approx 20ft (if a direct line through walls/floors)
Rbr40 To kitchen satellite (rbw30) approx 30-40ft. Signal is fine there but beyond that satellite it is weak. Struggles to get 8ft away through one brick wall and one wooden shed wall.
So I can look for other AC satellites and they should be compatible?
RBR40 connected directly by Ethernet cable to gigaclear wall unit. No modem/router in between.
Home approx 2,200sqft
Rbr40 to upstairs satellite (rbw30) approx 20ft (if a direct line through walls/floors)
Rbr40 To kitchen satellite (rbw30) approx 30-40ft. Signal is fine there but beyond that satellite it is weak. Struggles to get 8ft away through one brick wall and one wooden shed wall.
So I can look for other AC satellites and they should be compatible?
Orbiwilts wrote:
Firmware rbr40 v2.7.3.22, rbw30s v 2.6.22.2
RBR40 connected directly by Ethernet cable to gigaclear wall unit. No modem/router in between.
Home approx 2,200sqft <For this size of home these should be enough.
Rbr40 to upstairs satellite (rbw30) approx 20ft (if a direct line through walls/floors) <Need to move this 30 feet. 20 feet is too close.
Rbr40 To kitchen satellite (rbw30) approx 30-40ft. Signal is fine there but beyond that satellite it is weak. Struggles to get 8ft away through one brick wall and one wooden shed wall. <Brick will cause problems and inhibit signal travel for any wifi signal.
So I can look for other AC satellites and they should be compatible? Yes.
What channels are you using? Auto? Try Auto and 48 on 5Ghz. Or try setting manual channel 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz and 40 to 48 channel on 5Ghz.
Any Wifi Neighbors near by? If so, how many?
One User Experience/Configuration:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Most-Stable-Orbi-Configuration/m-p/1941087/highlight/true#M97026