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BEBaker1
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Sep 20, 2022

Device Comnection

I have the RBR850 - a router and two satellites.  Is there a way to force a device to connect to a specific unit (router or satellite)?

 

Brett 

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  • ekhalil's avatar
    ekhalil
    Master
    Sep 20, 2022

    No, unfortunately not. According to wifi standards, it's the wireless device that should choose the best AP to connect to.

  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru
    Sep 20, 2022

    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 📡

     

    Also 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 can help some indirectly move devices to near by RBR or RBS. 

    BEBaker1 wrote:

    I have the RBR850 - a router and two satellites.  Is there a way to force a device to connect to a specific unit (router or satellite)?

     

    Brett