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foxbrady
Dec 21, 2021Aspirant
Is there a way to make RBR850 satellite connect to closest access point?
3 of my 4 access points are wired. The 4th one (Shop) is closest to the "Upstairs" AP on the list below, however, it shows that it is connected to the router with poor signal (it's really far away). ...
- Dec 27, 2021
NG has a wireless bridge:
https://www.netgear.com/business/products/wireless/wireless-airbridge/wbc502.aspx
foxbrady
Dec 23, 2021Aspirant
Thank you for the reply!
I'll test the signal and then move the shop satellite close to the upstairs satellite to see if it connects/meshes with it.
The shop is metal and stone, yes. A total of two stone walls, one metal, and 3 sheet rock walls. It has worked very well for at least a year. Nothing has changed, which is what's so frustrating. I've reset and power cycled it several times, BTW.
I'll try your suggestion today and report back. Again, thanks for your help!
I'll test the signal and then move the shop satellite close to the upstairs satellite to see if it connects/meshes with it.
The shop is metal and stone, yes. A total of two stone walls, one metal, and 3 sheet rock walls. It has worked very well for at least a year. Nothing has changed, which is what's so frustrating. I've reset and power cycled it several times, BTW.
I'll try your suggestion today and report back. Again, thanks for your help!
FURRYe38
Dec 23, 2021Guru - Experienced User
Stone and such will impact wifi signal for sure. I'd get a wired LAN cable out there if possible.
- foxbradyDec 23, 2021Aspirant
It appears the shop door (insulated metal 20' x 12') is effecting the signal quite a bit. Trust me, if I could run a hard line, I would have. :-)