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alex81388
Dec 21, 2020Aspirant
RBK753 / AX4200 - 2.4ghz devices skipping satellite and connecting to main router
As the subject says, I have the following design, which is also linear in layout physically: Router <=========> Satellite <===========> Cam The Cam is connecting all the way to the router ove...
- Dec 21, 2020
What Firmware version is currently loaded?
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.Also 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
FURRYe38
Dec 21, 2020Guru - Experienced User
What Firmware version is currently loaded?
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.
Also 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
alex81388
Dec 21, 2020Aspirant
V3.2.16.22_1.4.9
2200sqft. I'm going after a camera across the yard. Router is in the front. Satellite is in the back, and the cam is across the backyard. I clear the 30 ft.
I turned the 2.4ghz radio down to 50% as you suggested. After giving it a minute to figure it out the satellite did take it over! So that is a success. I will have to monitor if the 50% strength of the satelitte is better than 100% from the router. The cam transfer speed isn't impressive, however it hasn't dropped since this change so definitely an improvement. Thank you!
- FURRYe38Dec 21, 2020Guru - Experienced User
It's up to wifi devices to pick and choose which signal source they connect too. Glad adjusting the power on the RBR seems to have helped.
Mark your thread as solved so others will know.
Enjoy, :smileywink: