Upgrading from RB850 to 970 series Questions

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Doug-48051 wrote:

I am upgrading from the RBR850 to the new Wifi 7 RBE973S. I have a couple of questions.

1. Should I uninstall the Android phone app and download a new version?

Or update the app on the phone if it's already installed. Do that thru the Google Store. 

2. I want to mount these new Wifi 7 RBE973S on shelves. What should be used to address power cables, Network cables etc?

Use power extenstion cables and longer LAN cables. CAT6A STP LAN cabing is recommended if you ethernet connect the RBS to the RBR. 

3 How are your network devices divvied by channel to optimize signal and lower signal noise and signal traffic?

(I have 35 devices. Mostly light switches and cameras, IoT)

Devices will pick and choose where they connect too based on there design and frequency support. 

Try setting manual channel 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz and 40 to 48 channel on 5Ghz.

 

Any tips or things that seem to work well are always appreciated.

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 ‌‌🛰️

 

Doug 

Wifi 7 RBE973S. on Spectrum 2GB per sec. 40MB upload - 35 devices
1900 sq ft brick ranch, Open floor plan

For the size of home, the RBR and just 1 RBS is needed:

https://youtu.be/UR0viMLISz4

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