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Orbi 970 startup issues with 4 or 5 satellites
We purchased an Orbi 970 with 3 satellite and added 4 all connected through a netgear 10g ethernet switch. We noticed some issues on boot up where they may boot up as wireless, or stuck in config sy...
Any updates? I have 3 satellites on wireless backhaul but a low signal inside garage and outside garage where a solar inverter was installed yesterday.
Solar company electrician placed a TP-Link wifi extender but it's not being reliable. Before I spend another 700 on a 4th satellite just need some confirmation that it will work even on the wireless backhaul connection
Hello timtim1192too,
Welcome to the NETGEAR Community!
I understand that you have 3 satellites connected to your Orbi system and would like to add another satellite to address the weak connection experienced by your solar inverter with your current extender. Four satellites is the recommended limit for Wi-Fi 7 Orbi Mesh systems.
For more information about satellite compatibiliy please visit the link below:
https://kb.netgear.com/000062035/How-many-satellites-can-you-add-to-an-Orbi-WiFi-System
Best,
Kevin
NETGEAR Team