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Desktop connecting to satellite (Weaker signal, less speed)
Hi, I have Orbi RBR850/RBS850 running firmware 4.6.8.2. I have a Windows 11 802.11ax client that keeps preferring connecting to the satellite on the other end of the house instead of the main rou...
What Firmware version is currently loaded?
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
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 transmit power on the RBR from 100% to 50%...
RBR850/RBS850 AX6000
Firmware: V4.6.3.16Spectrum/Charter
Technicolor Docsis 3.1 Voice Internet Cable Modem Model E31T2V1
Single floor home 1700 sq/ft
PC in question is 18' from RBR(in closet), 70' from RBS(through two internal walls)
Note: This is the exact same setup I have had for a year with no issues. This just started happening recently.
Also, I am not seeing a way to adjust the transmit power of just the Satellite?
What is the distance between the router and satellite(s)?
Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings
wRiNkLe_sTiCk wrote:
RBR850/RBS850 AX6000
Firmware: V4.6.3.16Spectrum/Charter
Technicolor Docsis 3.1 Voice Internet Cable Modem Model E31T2V1
Single floor home 1700 sq/ft
PC in question is 18' from RBR(in closet), 70' from RBS(through two internal walls)
Note: This is the exact same setup I have had for a year with no issues. This just started happening recently.
Also, I am not seeing a way to adjust the transmit power of just the Satellite?
There is no setting there to adjust the transmit power on just the satellite.