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goodew
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Aug 01, 2022
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Expansion Network rbk852, IOS

Hi 

I have a network RBK852, 1 router, 1 satellite.

I have a "almost dead"  corner in my living room, hardly WifFi signal.

Q1: Is itl possible to expand the network with an extra satellite?

Q2 If necessary, can I put the Satellite on a UTP Cable (Cat 5e) to kill the dead spot?

 

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  • goodew wrote:

    Hi 

    I have a network RBK852, 1 router, 1 satellite.

    I have a "almost dead"  corner in my living room, hardly WifFi signal.

    Q1: Is itl possible to expand the network with an extra satellite? Yes 

    Q2 If necessary, can I put the Satellite on a UTP Cable (Cat 5e) to kill the dead spot? Yes. CAT6 is recommended.

    https://kb.netgear.com/000051205/What-is-Ethernet-backhaul-and-how-do-I-set-it-up-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-System 📡

     

    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 📡

     


     

  • Hi

    Additional info

     

    What Firmware version is currently loaded?
    V4.6.3.16_2.0.51 (not able to update)


    What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
    Mfr:       Compal Broadband Networks Inc.
    Model:  CH7465LG-ZG (Not Sure, is only identification on Modem)
    S/N.      DDAP53222980

    What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
    Groundfloor  100 m2  ~ 1075 Sq Ft
    First floor        60 m2  ~   646 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.

    Router (Living Room, GF) and Satellite (Study, 1st Fl, ~8 meter from Router, works well) are located at the front of our house.
    The dead corner is at the back of our house ~ 12 meter away from the router, behind two half stone brick walls.

    Thanks
     
    Wim
    • FURRYe38's avatar
      FURRYe38
      Guru

      Your ISP Modem already has a built in router and wifi. This would be a double NAT (two router) condition which isn't recommended. https://kb.netgear.com/30186/What-is-Double-NAT
      https://kb.netgear.com/30187/How-to-fix-issues-with-Double-NAT
      Couple of options,
      1. Configure the modem for transparent bridge or modem only mode. Then use the Orbi router in router mode. You'll need to contact the ISP for help and information in regards to the modem being bridged correctly.
      2. If you can't bridge the modem, disable ALL wifi radios on the modem, configure the modems DMZ/ExposedHost or IP Pass-Through for the IP address the Orbi router gets from the modem. Then you can use the Orbi router in Router mode.
      3. Or disable all wifi radios on the modem and connect the Orbi router to the modem, configure AP mode on the Orbi router. https://kb.netgear.com/31218/How-do-I-configure-my-Orbi-router-to-act-as-an-access-point and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7LOcJ8GdDo&app=desktop

       

      Try option #2 first if you haven't already. 

       

      Stone brick walls will be problematic for any wifi signals

      • goodew's avatar
        goodew
        Aspirant

        Thanks!

        I have option #2 already operational from the begining; all Wifi bands shut off.Orbi Router is the only Router.

         

        Stone brick walls will be problematic for any wifi signals

        This causes the weak/dead spot in my house...checked it with NetSpot best Signal ~ -85 / -90 dB

        My Apple TV  doesn't work properly due to bad signal

         

        So,.... best solution?

        Install extra Satellite? possible with cable?

        Just install switch and connect all devices with cable? direct cable to modem available