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Manually assign/connect device to satellite
Hello, I have Orbi 1 router (RBE 971) and 2 satellites. Many times, when I turn on a device, it connects to the router instead of the nearby satellite and it may take a long time before it gets as...
It's up to wifi devices to pick and choose where they connect too based on distances, signal quality and noise. Also distance between the RBR and RBS. There is no manual setting to force a device to connect to a particular satellite.
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 ‌‌🛰
Best way to ensure is via ethernet to the RBS.