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Thinking of adding a third satellite
I just got the Orbi 971 and put the router next to the cable modem in the first floor front bedroom (my house is a smallish ranch 1700 SqFt with basement). The satellite I put in the basement. I get fantastic coverage and speed except in the master bedroom, which is in the opposite corner of where the router is. My LG 4K tv (with Amazon FS 4K) in the Master BR is telling me I only have 279 Mbps and not fast enough for 4K. Would it be worth the extra $$$ to get a second satellite and put it living room, which shares a wall with the Master? That way, both of my TV would get the strongest signals? BTW, I am quite pleased so far with the Orbi and while pricey, feel it is worth it for securing my future needs for a while.
Problem solved!! Moved my Firecube to the problem TV in Master Bedroom and because it sits out more exposed, it is getting a strong signal, so 4K is supported. And best of all, much cheaper than an additional Satellite!! Thanks all for your tips.
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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.
For that size of home, the RBR and 1 RBS should be well sufficient for good wifi coverage. Any more RBS could cause problems.
Both the new satellite (in basement) and the TV in question (Master BR opposite corner where the Router is) are ~ 40-50 from the Router. Not sure why the BR TV isn't getting good signal. Maybe because it in a TV cabinet and the Firestick is jammed in the corner of the cabinet? Might be cheaper 🙂 to get a Amazon cube for that TV so it could sit outside the cabinet.
Also might try the RBS a bit closer to the RBR. With basement concrete and steel inhibiting good wifi coverage as well, could be a factor. So distance between the RBR and RBS may need to be a bit closer.
Ya, having items jammed in corners and in cabinets can also inhibit good signal reception.
