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kildren
Sep 03, 2024Aspirant
RBR850/RBS850/RBS850 issues
Is there anyway to force the backhaul through another Satellite all the time? I have a Router in the basement, wired to a Satellite on the top floor in a window facing my Shop with Line of Site to a...
FURRYe38
Sep 03, 2024Guru - 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 wired or wirelessly connected.
https://kb.netgear.com/31029/Where-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite ‌‌🛰
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