NETGEAR is aware of a growing number of phone and online scams. To learn how to stay safe click here.
Forum Discussion
Where should I put the satellites
The Router is far away from the satellite 10meters, the satellite only receive 10mbs. Between the router and the satellite, there is a room with two concrete walls and 3 closets. However, my plan is 5...
If you're unable to work an angle that removes the concrete from the equation, do you have a drop ceiling since you have concrete walls? If so, you could run a wire through the ceiling and hardwire the router and satellite together. Much cheaper than buying another satellite that isn't going to give you much improvement because of the concrete.
- So i should return it？
Horace0907 wrote:
So i should return it？I didn't say you should return it. It doesn't matter which router you run, the concrete is going to block signal. If you can find a way to hardwire in a satellite or figure out an angle for connection, the orbi will give you the most seamless coverage you're likely to get. Play with placement or running a wire. Just letting you know concrete does a great job of blocking signal.
Personally, if you have a drop ceiling/false ceiling or anyway of running a cable, I'd hardwire in the satellite. Your house is going to struggle with wifi but that'd give you the best coverage.
I'm at work so I can't do anything fancy but I sketched a little drawing with what I mean by changing angles. Square in one corner is router and satellite on other end. Its really rough :) sorry --- Anything to go around the concrete.
