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RBS50 Satellite Wired Connection Issues
Hello I'm running an RBR50 with Firmware 2.7.4.24 downstairs, with a RBS50 in the office upstairs. I then have four wired devices connected to this, my PC, my work laptop docking station, my wif...
What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
What is the distance between the router and 📡 satellite(s)? 30 feet or more is recommended in between RBR📡 and RBS🛰️ to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected.
https://kb.netgear.com/31029/Where-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite 🛰
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What channel configurations are currently set on the router?
Any Wifi Neighbors near by? If so, how many?
Your behind on FW:
Has to be manually updated if you choose to do this.
Thanks for the quick reply. Our home is around 1700ft, the rbr is located centrally downstairs and the RBS is upstairs in our office. It's less than 30ft distance but goes through several brick walls. Other than the occasional blip as I mentioned it worked well for a few years. The connection light when restarting is blue.
I will try upgrading the firmware tomorrow as it's late here now.