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Orbi app doesn't show 2 satellites in the Network Map
I upgraded my router from a RBR750 to a RBR860. Router setup is complete with no issues. I added the 2 satellites from the 750 system (RBS750) and based on the WiFi Analytics tab in the Orbi app, the...
Ok for that size of home, only one RBR and maybe one RBS would be needed. And run the RBR power setting at 25% at that as well. You don't need any additional RBS. Too Much Wifi: https://youtu.be/UR0viMLISz4
Yep, I mis-read that table. So that would explain why I don't see the satellites, but they did connect to the 860 router, because the WiFi Analytics does show great signal strength.
I have a 860 satellite being shipped. Should be here this coming week. I'll look for a good location to set it when I connect to the network.
What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
What is the distance between the router and 📡 satellite(s)? 30 feet or more is recommended in between RBR and RBS🛰️ to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected.
https://kb.netgear.com/31029/Where-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite ‌‌🛰️
We asked NG about what RBS are compatible between 7, 8 and 9 series system.
Though we found in our own testing 7 and 8s worked with 9 series, NG hasn't done any official testing between models as of yet to get official support results. So for some, they may or may not work and if they do work, may not be fully compatible across the system or app. Sounds like in this case the Orbi app and web page are not tuned fully for mixed model RBS being connected and not sure if or when that would happen.
The house is 1900 sq feet, not counting the 24x24 garage. It appears the satellites are working even though they don't show up on the network map. I see how things turn when I add the 860 satellite later this week.
Ok for that size of home, only one RBR and maybe one RBS would be needed. And run the RBR power setting at 25% at that as well. You don't need any additional RBS. Too Much Wifi: https://youtu.be/UR0viMLISz4
Ok, I'll look into that.
Thanks,
Greg