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bigdave3395
Jul 20, 2021Follower
cbr750 & rbs750 cannot connect wireless device to satellites
cannot connect my wireless devices to the satellites rbs750 only to the main router cbr750. I have a blue light on each satellite showing they are connected to the main router but nothing can conne...
FURRYe38
Jul 20, 2021Guru - Experienced User
What Firmware version is currently loaded?
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 📡
Try turning down the power output of the RBRs wifi radios from 100% to 50% and see if this changes anything. Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings
It's up to devices to pick and choose where they connect too...
bigdave3395 wrote:cannot connect my wireless devices to the satellites rbs750 only to the main router cbr750. I have a blue light on each satellite showing they are connected to the main router but nothing can connect to either satelite. What am i doing wrong