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glengoh
Nov 07, 2021Follower
RBK854 DAISYchain issue
Hi, I’ve gotten the RBK854 and I understand that for a daisychain set up, one satellite (furthest one from router) will connect to the router through another satellite. This is supposed to be automati...
FURRYe38
Nov 07, 2021Guru - Experienced User
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.
The best way to get RBS to Daisy chain is to power ON the RBR first, then next RBS and let it come to ready, then next RBS and let it come to ready, then next RBS and let it come to ready. This farthest one should connect to the nearest RBS.
Try turning down the power output of the RBRs wifi radios from 100% to 50% or 25% and see if this changes anything. Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings