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HuhWhoKnew
Aug 13, 2019Aspirant
RBR50 Set Up, Frequency Selection
Hi All, New to Orbi, just switched from Nighthawk X4S AC2600. I have ~ 1098 sf, 2 story. Router on 1st floor; satellite 1 - 1st floor ~ 30 ft away with kitchen cabinet wall between; satellite 2 - ...
- Aug 14, 2019
You might want to try lowering the power output of the RBR from 100% to say 50% as a test. Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings
It's up to the client devices to connect to the freqency they pick and choose to best suitable.
HuhWhoKnew
Aug 14, 2019Aspirant
Also, what about designating what devices are on what satellite and what frequency they use?
I have 2 Firesticks. one next to satellite 2 and other next to satellite 1, and both are using the main router! Phones and iPads we dont stream with are using 5 ghz rather than 2.4.
FURRYe38
Aug 14, 2019Guru - Experienced User
You might want to try lowering the power output of the RBR from 100% to say 50% as a test. Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings
It's up to the client devices to connect to the freqency they pick and choose to best suitable.