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Mstrbig
Aug 16, 2021Master
SXK80 - WEAK Satellite signal on all devices
Reposting, since no response on OP. I'm having 2 situations on a new SXK80 system. I am on the latest 3.2.6.102 firmware. 1: Devices that are 10 feet away and line of sight from the router, bypass...
plemans
Aug 16, 2021Guru - Experienced User
have you tested the speeds to see if its just a display issue for the "fair signal"
- MstrbigAug 16, 2021Master
plemans wrote:have you tested the speeds to see if its just a display issue for the "fair signal"
Yes, it only happens with devices connecting to the Satellite.
- JohnD333Aug 17, 2021Apprentice
Do any WiFi devices connect to the router?
- plemansAug 17, 2021Guru - Experienced User
What speeds do you get on the satellite over:
2.4ghz:
5ghz:
wired:
On your wireless settings, have you changed your bandwidth per ssid percentage?
- MstrbigAug 17, 2021Master
plemans wrote:What speeds do you get on the satellite over:
2.4ghz:
5ghz:
wired:
On your wireless settings, have you changed your bandwidth per ssid percentage?
The GUI is reporting the satellite is connected to the router at (Tx 1921 and Rx 1921 showing good -43 dBm connection.
2.4ghz: average 40Tx/50Rx with -70dBm
5ghz: 240Tx/200Rx
wired: nothing wired to satellite
I have NOT changed bandwith per ssid.
WiFi speedtests performed on devices connected to router normally show my 543dn/57up (my ISP connection ius 500/50), with the exception of older devices.
I install many Orbi systems in my business. I recently started using this product. I've installed a couple SXK80, SXK80B3 and SXK80B4 systems. I installed this SXK80 system in my home for testing. The other installs are fine. My satellite has this one issue. Also sometimes a device will bypass the satellite and connect to the router at better speeds than connected to the satellite, even if the device is 10 to 15 feet away from satellite and 40 feet from router. I've moved the satellite to different locations closer and further with no change.
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