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orbiowner2020
Dec 13, 2020Aspirant
RBK750, Devices just connect to the router and NOT to any of the 2 satellites
I have RBK753S-100NAS with 2 satellites. Installed them 2 days back (given enough time to set it). All my devices are connected to the ROUTER and none to the satellite ? Why is that I thought the...
FURRYe38
Dec 13, 2020Guru - Experienced User
What Firmware version is currently loaded?
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?
What is the distance between the router and satellite(s)? 30 feet or more is recommended in between RBR and RBS to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected.
https://kb.netgear.com/31029/Where-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite
It's up to wifi devices to pick and choose where they connect too.
- orbiowner2020Dec 13, 2020AspirantNot sure all these question are relevant
But here are the answers
No..no modem from isp...line is directly plugged into Orbi
Firmware I already answered in my question
2000 sq feet and distance between them is 30 feet- FURRYe38Dec 13, 2020Guru - Experienced User
So is FW v6 or v22?
- orbiowner2020Dec 13, 2020AspirantI am not sure you know the latest one ....
Latest one is v3.2.16.22
- FURRYe38Dec 13, 2020Guru - Experienced User
Try turning down the power output of the RBRs wifi radios from 100% to 50% and see if this changes anything. Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings
- orbiowner2020Dec 13, 2020AspirantOkay thanks will try and report back