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Satellite/Router Connection Algorithm
How does Orbi assign WI-Fi clients to satelites/router? I have 2 satellites (downstairs) and a router (upstairs). My smartphone is quite close to Satellite 2, yet it's connected to the router upst...
Distance is a factor. Be aware that Orbi doesn't tell devices where to connect. It helps them get connected, however it's the device themselves that pick and choose which signal source and frequency to connect too based on there design, noise, signal quality and strength and environment.
FR is someting that you need to test to see if it's needed or not and if it works well for your wireless mobile devices that if your walking around you home alot with your mobile device, does it help or not. This feature is for when your moving around like if your on a phone call or video conference walking around. Not needed for stationary devices.
FURRYe38 wrote:FR is someting that you need to test to see if it's needed or not and if it works well for your wireless mobile devices that if your walking around you home alot with your mobile device, does it help or not. This feature is for when your moving around like if your on a phone call or video conference walking around. Not needed for stationary devices.
My biggest concern is stability. I just came from a Nighthawk R7000 that was absolutely horrible. Constant random wi-fi disconnects and reboots. Orbi came recommended and I'm holding my breath it will be reliable. Even afraid to upgrade firmware.
I know. The R7000 isn't the same as Orbi. Stability is way better than the R7000. Orbi is newer and newer hardware as well. Different and faster CPU and wifi abilities than the R7000.
FURRYe38 wrote:I know. The R7000 isn't the same as Orbi. Stability is way better than the R7000. Orbi is newer and newer hardware as well. Different and faster CPU and wifi abilities than the R7000.
Good to know. I have high hopes...
Keep us posted on how it goes. Don't worry or over think it.