rbr50 and IoT/Tablo issue, traffic getting lost

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Jroach wrote:

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Is there a way to force a device to only connect to one of the Orbi's?  Denon also suggested this as a solution.   

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Tablo provided this link as to the problems with Orbi (mesh) networks:

https://www.tablotv.com/blog/mesh-wifi-networks-cordcutters/.

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There are ways to influence which Orbi a device connects to, but there is no method to "force" a specific device-Orbi connection.

Some ideas:

• Power off the device.  Temporarily reduce the transmit power level.  Power on the device again and it should connect to the Orbi with the strongest signal.  Transmit power control is on the Orbi web interface, Advanced Tab, Advanced Setup, Wireless Settings.
• After the device has chosen the desired Orbi, restore the transmit power settings.  (Or, leave them set at a lower value if service throughout the building appears to be OK.)

As for the Tablo suggestions, they are interesting but may not be particularly applicable:

• Orbi does not create different subnets. There is no "hide and seek."
• There is probably no "Hop Scotch".  Devices that are expected to move are programmed to scan for better network connections at defined intervals.  Devices that are expected to remain in one location seldom have this sophisticated programming.  They find a WiFi Access Point and "stick" to it.
• Lack of "Advanced Features".  Well, if "Advanced" means that the user is expected to set up things manually, then I guess this is true.  The entire point of mesh networks is to free the user from this sort of thing.  "Oh, I'm in the garage.  I need to change WiFi to Bilbo-Baggins-garage."  "Oh, I went back in the house.  I need to change my WiFi connection." 

I have found that when a person says there is a problem, there is ALWAYS a problem.  If you can provide a little more explanation of the situation, perhaps folks on the forum can make suggestions.