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RBS50 Connection Type 2.4Ghz
Hi, Looking for some guidance. Had an RBR50 Router and RBS50 Satellite for approximately a year working without any issue, other than needing an occasional reboot, however, in the past month or s...
Hi,
Thank you for your reply.
I will do as you suggested to pull out the statistics of the backhaul connection.
Is there any further data however on seeing why the satellite has switched from 5Ghz to 2.4Ghz, assuming that's what is meant when I look on the router 'connected devices' page and see 2.4 listed as the connection type.
Assuming its switched because 5ghz was poor and 2.4ghz was better but I was looking to understand which channels its tried, and, how it operates in terms of trying to switch back to 5ghz. Mine does seem to be going back and forth between the two.
As you mentioned, an ethernet cable between the two isn't suitable sadly. My Router is downstairs, and the satellite upstairs, I don't have a huge house however, its a modern build so no think stone walls etc. This has worked fine for months and only recently had any issues but trying to understand the cause is proving troublesome.
Thanks
Doug
Yes, changing to 2.4G backhaul is a response to the 5G signal not being adequate. I often swear "nothing has changed" and later discover that something did change. I was tearing my hair because an alarm sensor refused to respond (after being in the same location for over two years). Changed the battery. Deleted/reinstalled. FINALLY realized that I had moved the base station 3ft to move a piece of furniture to get into the wall behind it. (plumbing problem... UGH) and had neglected to move it back. THREE FEET!!! Sensor immediately back on line.
Could the router or satellite be in a different orientation than it was? (turned?)
Sometimes a difference of only a few feet can make a difference. Since they are not connected with a cable, it is easy to move satellites around to test for a better location.