Is there a way to make the Satellite stick with 2.4Ghz backhaul

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ar8d66 wrote:

I don't want to move my Satellite because the 2.4Ghz speeds are good enough (for me), and power plug constraints in my house.

Hence the question – Is there a way to make the Satellite stick with 2.4Ghz backhaul -- preferable via the Orbi admin UI, but even command line is fine if thats the only way.

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We refer people to the AX forum because each of the Orbi product lines has unique characteristics and a solution that might work on one may be impossible on another and the only people who are likely to know for certain are those who have the AX product.  For example, my iimpression is that Netgear eliminated the telnet feature on the AX product. (Since I do not have one myself, I cannot check.) No telnet implies no command line possibilities.

From posts that have appeared on the forum, how Orbi systems select backhaul is entirely internal, with no user control of any kind.

Sometimes even a minor change in location can make a difference in WiFi connections, particularly for 5G which is more affected by building materials and obstacles. There could be pipes, HVAC ducts, or appliances that are impeding the 5G signal and could be avoided if the router and satellite are moved just a litle.  It might be worth experimenting with different locations that can be reached from the same electrical outlet.  Many users report success from placing their Orbi units "higher". (There are any number of plastic wall mounts for sale on Amazon.

The best solution, of course, is to connect the router and satellite with ethernet cable. (Often completely impractical.)

Is there a definite pattern to the WiFi performance going bad?