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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...
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.
- Because I do not have a ceiling to let the wire connect the router and the satellite. I will try to find the best solution for it.
Another option is possibly powerline. Either connecting the router/satellite with a powerline connection. Or even just setting up a powerline access point. What I mean by powerline access point is something like this: https://www.netgear.com/home/products/networking/powerline/PLW1000.aspx
But thats contingent on powerline working well in your house. Powerline is touchy with older wiring, arc fault circuits, etc.
I'd try playing with your placment first to see if you can optimize it and if its not satisfactory,then explore other options.
