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Issues with new rbk853 install
I installed a new rbk 853 system last Night in AP mode.. Router is in one corner of house, satellite one 35 feet away in center of house and satellite 2 about 33 more feet away in detached garage.
Issues
1. Router and satellites all sync and show blue. Later find sat 3 in garage showing poor backhaul. After connection it goes from good to poor. Sometimes even during initiation looks like trying to star at first.
3. Devices connect to Router or satellite in far corner. Don't even connect right next to satellite.
I turned 2.4 power to 50%. There is no 75% it only lists 25, 50, 100. Hoping 2.4 devices would connect to closer satellite.
I can't see an option to fast switch in ap mode. It's really frustrating me. Power is phenomenal but a have a ring camera right out window from Router got it to connect and it shows 74 signal. Which is terrible. I turned off 20/40.
Any advice?
Model: RBK53|Orbi AC3000 Tri-band WiFi System
Issues
1. Router and satellites all sync and show blue. Later find sat 3 in garage showing poor backhaul. After connection it goes from good to poor. Sometimes even during initiation looks like trying to star at first.
3. Devices connect to Router or satellite in far corner. Don't even connect right next to satellite.
I turned 2.4 power to 50%. There is no 75% it only lists 25, 50, 100. Hoping 2.4 devices would connect to closer satellite.
I can't see an option to fast switch in ap mode. It's really frustrating me. Power is phenomenal but a have a ring camera right out window from Router got it to connect and it shows 74 signal. Which is terrible. I turned off 20/40.
Any advice?
Model: RBK53|Orbi AC3000 Tri-band WiFi System
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A diagram or map lay out of your home and where the Orbi units are placed maybe more helpful to us to see how the system is layed out.
What Firmware version is currently loaded? v12 is most current.
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?
https://kb.netgear.com/31029/Where-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite- I updated firmware last night to most current. Attached is diagram. 66 feet or more and multiple walls between router and last sat. At least 33 feet between stations. I made sure to have at least 30 feet.
ARRIS modem spectrum
Nighthawk r9000 x10 serving as router
Orbi as apIs there a model # for the modem?
