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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...
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.
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.
Thanks for the responses. Actually the basement devices (home office computer, etc) are getting great reception, however at some point I plan to get an Electrician to HW the Sat to Router. BTW, I just found out that there is a new Firecube and my main TV could benefit, so the 'problem' TV will get the old Cube. I think it will help.