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Orbi RBR50 set up as AP only help
Hi, could use some help. The cable/internet connection comes into the house in a metal box in the closet. That is where the cable modem is and currently where I have my RBR50 main router but the signa...
> Do you agree with me that using the Airport in Wireless mode might
> just cause more interference? [...]It might. Many things are possible. If you don't need it, then I'd
leave it off.> [...] I already find that using both satellites in my 2500 sq foot
> home is too much so I keep one offline.Sounds to me as if more wireless wouldn't help.
Wireless range/coverage/interference all depends on details like
wall/floor construction (metal boxes, ...), and I know nothing about
yours. Running the experiment should yield more reliable information
than any advice you'll get here (especially from me).
Do you agree with me that using the Airport in Wireless mode might just cause more interference? I have the RBR50 router and 2 satellites and don’t want to oversaturate the airwaves. I already find that using both satellites in my 2500 sq foot home is too much so I keep one offline.
> Do you agree with me that using the Airport in Wireless mode might
> just cause more interference? [...]
It might. Many things are possible. If you don't need it, then I'd
leave it off.
> [...] I already find that using both satellites in my 2500 sq foot
> home is too much so I keep one offline.
Sounds to me as if more wireless wouldn't help.
Wireless range/coverage/interference all depends on details like
wall/floor construction (metal boxes, ...), and I know nothing about
yours. Running the experiment should yield more reliable information
than any advice you'll get here (especially from me).