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bbats
Dec 13, 2021Initiate
Nighthawk Mesh for satellite sync to another satellite
I have a Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System (model MK63S) I purchased about six months ago. Sometimes satellite "B" connects to satellite "A". Sometimes satellite "B" connects all the way back to the MR60 ...
bbats
Dec 13, 2021Initiate
Thanks for the quick response. Based on your feedback, I may leave it as-is, or mess with the broadcast strength and test the signal / speed both ways. Satellite A is 20' from the router. Satellite B is about 25' from Satellite A, and about 45' from the router, all in a straight line.
plemans
Dec 13, 2021Guru - Experienced User
You can always try test it. see what speeds it gets when setup with daisy chain and what speeds with the direct link.
the systems dynamically decide which setup is better. I have no idea what algorithm they use but its been fairly useful