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RBS50v2 - very poor system
dear ppl
let me try here to find some suggestions, because up to now I'm very frustrated how poor are the performances of that kit, and due to the virus situation I've serious issues and I can't send it back to amazon.
Actually, after some sessions with the support, I updated the firmware, I reinstalled my network etc etc etc, but at the end of the day the problem is that the signal of my devices is definetly weaker than the apple express used before
Now, my situation is:
upper flow, 1 satellite, mid flow router, lower floor, satellite (overall the house is about 300m2)
In particulare in the lower floor MANY places are not covered by the signal.
At this stage, I was considering:
1. a network extender?? does it work for the satellite and in general with the ORBI system?
2. other satellites? how many can I install and can I mix different systems? ie AC1200 or so far? because they are very expensive with a definetly LOW value for money. And in this case I need to turn on again the daisy chain, now disabled according to the suggestion of the netgear support. Does that mean that I'll experience again connection instability?
thanx for any hint
PS just to share: EVEN circle is not full supported by orbi, with the devices list that is totally no-names. What is buggy system
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What Firmware is currently loaded?
What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem the NG router is connected too?
30 feet is recommended in between RBR and RBS to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected. https://kb.netgear.com/000036466/How-far-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite-from-my-Orbi-routerWhat channels are you using? Auto? Try setting manual channel 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz and any unused channel on 5Ghz.
Any Wifi Neighbors near by? If so, how many?Try enabling Beamforming and MIMO(MIMO may or maynot be needed) and WMM. Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings
Try disabling the following and see:
Armor, Circle, Daisy Chain, Fast Roaming, IPv6 and Set 20/40Mhz Coexistence to 40Mhz only. Save settings and reboot the router and satellite(s).For any Circle app problems or information, Please post about this in the Circle app forum:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Circle-Smart-Parental-Controls/bd-p/en-home-circleYou can add other RBS. Extenders may work however would not be using any wireless backhaul as RBS do. Some externders may not work at all.
thank you alot
about performances, I did so many trials with the support, that my conclusions are definitive: Poor wireless coverage of the devices, we concluded that airport devices are definetly more powerful as signal strengt.
Btw: latest firmware, problem is not internet but wifi coverage, both satellites are "green" and their connection with server is fine, channels chosen with the support, in any case Im living is a country house, no other networks around
About circle, as discussed with circle support, that is... this tool is not fully compatible with orbi and it is not able to download devices name.
now, coming to answers to my questions
1. ok but ANY satellite can be added to my network or only AC3000? can I add a Ac1200?
2. generic answer: do you know a extender that surely works with orbi?
For the size of your home a RBR and just 1 RBS should handle coverage. My 5000sq ft home works well with 1 RBR and 1 RBS.
Building materials maybe a factor.
It's recommended to use only RBS series with Orbi.
One non NG extender I got seem to work ok with Orbi. Though I only had it connected for a short period of time to just update it's FW. You can try to see of it will works off hand if you have one.
Possible that the Orbi system you have could be faulty. Orbi AC wifi is pretty good for coverage.
