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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...
kildren wrote:
I've tried reducing Signal Strength, but its like it does it to all the satellites and the router...
This is correct. The Transmit Power Level setting affects the user facing radios in all Orbi units.
Is this correct:
- Router in basement. Wired to
- Satellite on 3rd floor. with line of sight to
- Satellite in Shop, that is
- Wired to yet another satellite in the back yard?
Netgear advises against having more than two satellites in a "Daisy Chain". (Not to say that it cannot work, but they do not recommend it.)
https://kb.netgear.com/000062035/How-many-satellites-can-you-add-to-an-Orbi-WiFi-System
I would be tempted to get some concrete blocks to place in the direct line-of-sight between the basement router and the satellite in the shop.
(Sorry. I did not see the last post before sending my comment.)
300ft. is a LONG distance for a WiFi connection. Both of these satellites have omnidirectional antennas.
Most user solve this solve this sort of issue with a pair of WiFi bridge outdoor point-to-point units.
(search Amazon for "wifi bridge point to point outdoor") Such units appear present themselves as Ethernet connections on both ends of the link. They have highly directional antennas and are rated in terms of kilometers, so a 300 ft. distance should be "no problem"
I recommend reading the user reviews, especially those referring to things like "barn", "shop", etc.