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Constant buffering RBR750
I have an RBR750 with two satellites. The home is 3,000 sq. ft. The router is in the basement office. Two satellites on the main level. I added the second one after my smart tv on the main level conti...
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The modem was provided by Spectrum (our only choice) I’ll have to find the model number. The LAN cable was supplied with modem. Not sure if it’s CAT6. Both satellites are more than 30’. I’m in western North Carolina. The basement is more like a main level (daylight basement). That’s where the main cable, power, water etc., comes in. The modem and RBR750 are just inside the wall. The 1st satellite is on the complete opposite end of the house on the upper level. When I couldn’t get a constant tv signal, I purchased the second satellite and placed it on the upper level about mid-way of house. It’s about 6 feet from tv. When I first set it up, the tv connected to it and we didn’t get buffering at all. Today we were back to buffering and I noticed it had connected to the router again. I checked a moment ago and it was connected to the other satellite. I have a detached garage/shop and the first satellite covers it as well, which is why I positioned it all the way at the opposite end of the house. It’s about 750 sq. ft. and sits about 8 feet from house.
The modem was provided by Spectrum (our only choice) I’ll have to find the model number. The LAN cable was supplied with modem. Not sure if it’s CAT6. Both satellites are more than 30’. I’m in western North Carolina. The basement is more like a main level (daylight basement). That’s where the main cable, power, water etc., comes in. The modem and RBR750 are just inside the wall. The 1st satellite is on the complete opposite end of the house on the upper level. When I couldn’t get a constant tv signal, I purchased the second satellite and placed it on the upper level about mid-way of house. It’s about 6 feet from tv. When I first set it up, the tv connected to it and we didn’t get buffering at all. Today we were back to buffering and I noticed it had connected to the router again. I checked a moment ago and it was connected to the other satellite. I have a detached garage/shop and the first satellite covers it as well, which is why I positioned it all the way at the opposite end of the house. It’s about 750 sq. ft. and sits about 8 feet from house.
Lets turn OFF one RBS and move the other say to 30 feet from of the RBR.
- Just checked the LAN cable from modem to RBR. It says .5E
Also, I have a Wi-Fi camera hub connected to the first satellite by Ethernet cable.Ok 5E is ok. Might get a CAT6 later on.
Check the model # of the ISP modem when you can.
If there isn't anything connected to the 2nd RBS, turn it OFF.
- We have a Wi-Fi thermostat, security camera base, alarm panel, pool cleaner, Peloton bike, phones, laptops, tablets (two people) and they all are split between the RBR and both satellites. I don’t understand how they decide which to connect to.