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RBR350 with 2 RBS350 I have one of the RBS350'S connected via wired backhaul and other is wireless
I've been trying to fix the issue of not having prominent strong speeds around the whole house which it has kind of struggled with in the past getting only around 120 mbps into the lounge whilst connected all on wireless hence why I've tried this wired backhaul on one of the satellites but it seems to stop the main router from being accessible and nothing can connect to it only the other satellites. I have been searching around and I can't find anywhere else that you can have 1 wired and 1 satellite wireless but it's the only feasible way of connecting it for me I would love to have both wired but in my situation that just isn't possible, is there a way to config it so that the router and both satellites can be accessible or will I have to deal with wireless backhaul.
I appreciate the help guys (FURRYe38, CrimpOn), and thank you for clarifying that CrimpOn much appreciated, I think I'm going to stick to this setup as I didn't see any difference in speed in the master bedroom with it wired or wireless but it effected my office ofc as I'm wired to the satellite and it dropped the speed from 950 to 290 once on wireless so unless I'm able to wire all 3 I'm just going to leave them as they are now which is the old setup with the channel switched and the positions slightly changed to make it sufficient
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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 wired or wirelessly connected.
https://kb.netgear.com/31029/Where-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite 🛰How is the wired RBS connected to the RBR? Directly in back or is there a Wall Jack, LAN Patch panel or a LAN switch in between the RBR and RBS?
What CAT# LAN cable is being used? CAT6 is recommended.
What channel configurations are currently set on the router?
Firmware version: V4.4.1.29_3.10.80
Sq Ft: 3000Distance between the first satellite is around 25 feet or so I can't measure completely as they're both in different attics.
The second satellite was under the stairs central to the ground floor but based on what you're saying I need them 30 feet or further for best compatibility so I moved it into the lounge which is similar to how far away the other satellite is
The wired RBS is connected directly into the back of the RBR no switch or wall jacks and is also wired by using a cat 7 Ethernet
The current channel configs on the router are 2.4GHz is on auto and 5ghz is locked to 108(DFS)Might try manual channels 1 and 40 on the RBR...
Ya distances are a factor...
Also might try the RBS thats ethernet connected in a wireless sync to see if anything changes behaviors.
Certainly. One satellite can be connected to the router with WiFi and the other with Ethernet cable. The connection methods do not have to be the same for both satellites. (And I agree that most users would prefer to have all satellites 'wired', but this is simply not practical for many of us.)
Could you please comment on the status of the satellite that you are attempting to 'wire':
- What is the status when not wired? Does the LED "turn blue" when it is powered up?
(see page 11 of the User Manual: https://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBK352/RBK352_RBK353_UM_EN.pdf ) - When 'wired' and powered on, what happens?
Since Orbi satellites are portable, can you please try this experiment:
- Temporarily relcate the satellite to the same room as the router and repeat the two observations.
- What happens when powered up with no Ethernet cable.
- What happens when powered up with an Ethernet cable.
The reason for this test is to verify that the satellite is functioning correctly. If it will not operate properly (WiFi and 'wired') when in the same room, it is not likely to operate properly when in the remote location.
I understand what you're conveying and I will attempt what you're asking as it is very informative but I think my message may have been too confusing the main issue I'm having is that both of the satellites are fully operational and working properly, however my router isn't letting any of my devices connect wirelessly for some odd reason I've rebooted the whole system including the modem and waiting for a full reboot and it seemed to have fixed it for a little bit but when I had awoken again the issue still carried on.
If both satellites are powered off, do devices connect to the router WiFi?
"Isn't letting devices connect" implies that some error message is being displayed on devices when they attempt to connect. What message is that?
- What is the status when not wired? Does the LED "turn blue" when it is powered up?
