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Router "stealing" IoT devices from satellites
My system: NBK752 (router: NBR750 + 3 satellites: RBS750) Distance between the router and the satellites: more than 35 feet The satellites are connected to the router via a wired backhaul. and are ...
I guess they are too “basic” to find a way to force them to renew/connect to a specific AP…
What’s strange is the fact that the re-assignation occurs periodically.
And why they tend to negotiate with a device (the router) with a weaker signal…
BTW, I have found a provisory solution for the webcam: its power supply is plugged into a smart plug and I can restart the cam with a simple click (the smart plug works even with the lowest signal)
What’s strange is the fact that the re-assignation occurs periodically.
And why they tend to negotiate with a device (the router) with a weaker signal…
BTW, I have found a provisory solution for the webcam: its power supply is plugged into a smart plug and I can restart the cam with a simple click (the smart plug works even with the lowest signal)
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.
https://kb.netgear.com/31029/Where-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite 🛰️
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