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orbi satellite not connected with nearest satelie?
i got one orbi router upstairs and 2 satellite are downstairs. one near to router is connected BACKHAUL ISGOOD and 2nd satillte is near to first satelltite but its connected with upstairs router so in this case backhaul is always POOR. I notice when first statelite conncect with 2nd satillte and then router backhaul both satellite are GOOD
My question is how do i keep this chain saved so i can receid both GOOD ?
What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
MIght power off both RBS, Then power on the nearest RBS to the RBR first and let it sync, then power ON the farther RBS and see if it syncs to the 1st RBS if it's out in a line from the 1st RBS.
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What orbi model do you have?
Sometimes, even with a poor backhaul, the satellite can still have better speed than if its connected back through another satellite. A couple things to try.
1. moving the satellites around. they should have at least 30 ft between router/satellites to function properly.
2. actually test the speed of that satellite by hardwiring into it. Like I said, sometimes even a poor connection maxes out your speed. So hardwire a pc/laptop into it and see what speeds it gets.
ORBI RBR960 Latest wifiE
i am using latest orbir rbr960 with 2 sat. yes distance between router and first satellite are aprx 30 feet and 2nd satellite to router are 40feet but 2nd satellite is still connected with router .actually sat 1 and sat2 distance are only 20feet. so its should find near sat rather router . i did not check the speed speed wise is fine . i am using virgin 1gz
