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Satellite poor connectivity
I've been having a great deal of trouble getting my satellite to hold a stable connection since I purchased the Orbi WiFi system last Sunday. I've had it for less than a week, and been in contact wit...
Just a quick thought, if you download and flash the latest firmware (available via a download, not automatically upgrading yet), V2.1.1.12, you can see the current state of the backhaul network as seen by the router unit:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Announcing-availability-of-OrbiOS-2-1/td-p/1447612
Just take a look at the line in "Attached Devices" for your satellite unit, and that line includes the "Backhaul Status". I'm finding that useful in placing my Orbi satellite.
When I have the drop, my backhaul always has status "good" even when it first starts up, and when connectivity starts to degrade.