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Jul 04, 2020

Orbi RBR850 Sattelite disconnects and slow

I purchased the Orbi two weeks ago. The main unit is set up in the living room and the sattelite is about 70 feet away from it. I am getting great speeds when everything works. The backhaul says "good...

plemans

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Jul 04, 2020

Try moving it closer and/or laterally. There's a minimum distance (30ft) but 70ft could be a bit far depending on whats within your walls.

Also try moving it laterally as if hvac or other materials in the wall could be causing interference.

rpolly30
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Jul 04, 2020
Would the distance or location cause the randomness of the drops? It maintains a strong connection with good speed until it crashes.
- plemans
  Guru - Experienced User
  Jul 04, 2020
  Potentially. Its worth trying. I don't have the Orbi AX series so FURRYe38 or CrimpOn might have some better experience with them for tips