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Access Control Question 850
Earlier today I did a major reset on my router because it had my entire network totally blocked. So after re-starting everything I have been very carefully stepping through manual and all the differ...
Thanks to all for this discussion and my learnings. Much appreciated. While I'm labeled an "Aspirant" by this site my family feels I'm some sort of network nerd now which means I've achieved an important goal on my end. Thanks again!
WiFi5 and WiFi6 Orbi routers have an "Advanced Settings" feature to reduce the Transmit Power. (My understanding is that the WiFi7 products have removed this feature.)
Check the User Manual for details. http://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBK852/RBK852_UM_EN.pdf
Some users have reported that when their Orbi system reboots, the router begins broadcasting the WiFi signal before any of the satellites. Every device in the house is waiting for a WiFi network that they recognize to appear, and some devices may connect with the router and quit searching before a stronger signal from a satellite appears. The solution in this case is to reboot the device, which will cause it to find the stronger satellite signal.