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Real issues with Superb 3 and Satellite
The only way I can get my new Orbi to work is with the Wifi switched on on the SuperHub 3. If I turn it off the Orbi which is wired direct does not work. Also my satellite is in another room which i...
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if I turn the Superhub to modem only the Orbi then does not work.
The only way I can get the Orbi to see the satellite is if its in the same room or in line of sight...
I tried it in the next room which only has hardboard walls and it does not see it.....
I wanted the Satellite to give me internet access in my corner room which is about 12 feet away...I can get a signal if I put it in the doorway but if I put it where I want it another 4 foot in the room then they don't see each other...Im gutted at how poor this it...reading that they have a coverage of thousands of sq feet is obviously a sales pitch that unfortunately is not true.... gutted to say the least.
If you put the modem into modem only mode. Orbi will work and should work. After configuring the modem for modem only mode, you may need to power OFF the modem and the RBR for 1 minute, then power on the modem then RBR. Be sure you connect the yellow WAN port of the RBR to one of the LAN ports or port #1 of the modem. Walk thru the setup wizard of the RBR with a web browesr and a wired PC connected to the RBR.
This should get you going with the RBR and modem.
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/000036466/How-far-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite-from-my-Orbi-router
OK, thanks for the reply...I will take it out of the box and try it again...I was getting it ready to be returned at it isn't covering most of my house (and its not big)....will let you know (if I can get access to the internet after turning the modem to modem only :-)
andyp2021 wrote:OK, thanks for the reply...I will take it out of the box and try it again...I was getting it ready to be returned at it isn't covering most of my house (and its not big)....will let you know (if I can get access to the internet after turning the modem to modem only :-)
If you try it again and it doesn't work.it is possible you have a defective Orbi system, but I doubt it. I have the same RBK53 system and it covers 4500 sq ft comfortably.
As I stated, what you are trying to do is a very easy task. So it may be a good idea to hire someone or get a friend that knows networking and mesh systems to help you install it.
having to use my phone to tether a signal as the Orbi is not working...when I switch the SuperHub to modem only the Orbi stops working...it shows a full signal on my mobile and my computer - but if I click on google I get 'no internet signal'
