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Orbi RBR750 piggy back help
I have an orbi rbr750 with 2 satellites at my house. My idea was that the satellite that is my garage would piggyback off the one at the end of the house, but based on the network map and the consta...
Ya, thats one thing you'll need to check on if that happens.
Something to help you with remote power cycles with connected devices:
https://www.synaccess-net.com/np-02b
I have one at each of my RBS locations. Works great if you can install them with a wired network connection to the router.
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Be sure to save off a back up configuration to file for safe keeping. Saves time if a reset is needed.
https://kb.netgear.com/000062080/How-do-I-back-up-the-configuration-settings-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-System
Enjoy.
kussfamily wrote:Despite the instructions that say go into the advanced wireless settings and select piggyback mode - there is no option for that - see attached photo. How do i force the 2nd satellite to connect to the first satellite? My internet connection is fast - 932.33 Mbps, so it's not my internet. Firmware version 4.6.3.7 Thanks.
My understanding is that one of the changes Netgear made to the Orbi configuration on the AX product is that "Daisy Chain" is no longer an option. It is always on.
People who own the AX product can confirm that if the question is posted in the communit forum for AS Orbi's:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-AX/bd-p/en-home-orbi-ax
The post mentions how far both satellites are from the router. How far is the garage satellite from the satellite you prefer it connect to?
Have you tried deleting the garage satellite from the configuration, then adding it again when placed in the garage?