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Orbi Satellite channels - still can't change???
Back in 2018, the Orbi could not have the router and satellite on different channels. Now at least the manual of the Orbi 75x series (and others) acknowledges this basic wireless design: "Whe...
The backhaul effectively acts as a network connection between the two APs, so there is no reason for the satellite WiFi to need to be on the same channels as the router. None.
The two APs HAVE to be in range of each other, ideally close enough to connect on 5GHz, which has more problems penetrating walls.
So that means everything in between the two APs will suffer from co-channel interference. If you move the two APs further apart, they can't connect on 5GHz.
If you have more than one satellite, you have even more co-channel interference - RF saturation - and will end up with connection problems.
You would be incorrect.
You forget that the RBS work as a repeater/extender and NOT as stand alone APs. This is BY DESIGN and how ANY WIFI MESH system works. Even other branded MESH system. Each STA works on same channels and the host/source STA.