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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. ...
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?
- Sorry checked its a new modem. It's a hitron e31n2v1
Does the Orbi app show the RBS connected to each other or both connected at the RBR with you select the Network map?
To be sure the farthest RBS is getting a good signal in your configuration, I would turn the one in the garage OFF for 30 seconds then back ON, it should connect the RBS nearest itself rather than the RBR if you have the RBR output power set to 50%.
- It connects both at startup then goes to daisy chain which I want. Devices in garage will connect to Router some times. Devices right next to router connect to living room..etc.
