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RBR50 with RBS50 - WiFi camera connect to distant router
Cameras and all HomeKit devices connect to a far away RBR50 o RBS50. In consequence not working well because having a low WiFi signal. Is there a way to fix some devices only to some satellites RBS50 ...
Any progress on this?
Miklosman wrote:
Cameras and all HomeKit devices connect to a far away RBR50 o RBS50. In consequence not working well because having a low WiFi signal. Is there a way to fix some devices only to some satellites RBS50 or router RBR50? The constant changing to connection (router or satellite) is ok for mobiles and laptops; NOT FOR CAMERAS, DOOR LOCKS, DORR BELLS, LIGHT BULBS, etc
I experience this same issue with IoT devices (IP Cameras, smart garage door openers, smart plugs, etc). Whenever the router reboots, its WiFi is turned on before the Satellites WiFi. This race condition will cause IoT devices to connect to the first signal they see rather than waiting to see if a stronger signal is available from a closer satellite. The only workaround so far is to power-cycle the IoT device to get it to search for a new WiFi signal. Unfortunately it is not at all convenient, especially when I need a ladder to unplug a security camera or smart garage door opener. IoT devices do not keep searching for the best WiFi signal like smart phones and tablets do (devices expected to roam).
Suggestions to reduce power on the 2.4GHz frequency really doesn't work unless I could reduce the power on the router but not on the satellites. Adjusting the power level affects the router and all satellites.
The power reduction may work as even the signal at the RBS may get reduces some, however the IoT device hopefully will choose this signal since this device is farther away and distance vs signal strength should help the IoT device to connect to the RBS since it's closer to the RBS. We would hope. Again, hard to control what wifi device choose to do though. :smileyfrustrated:
