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Orbi Satellite shows poor signal - While device is next to it
Orbi Community, I transitioned to the Orbi Mesh Wifi (RBK30 system) with one Orbi and one satellite. The issue that i have is that the Satellite is taking devices that are closer to it, however ...
My issue has been solved. Working great now for about a week.
I Reduced the transmit power to 25% on my Orbi RBK854 system turned all the AX features back on.
All our old and new Chromebook and Pixel devices Wi-Fi connections remain stable with good throughput while next to satellite.
The problem was I have too many Orbi satellites for my space 3080sqf house 3 floors tall, one per floor except for the top floor. My house was built in 2006 without ethernet but plenty of unused phones jacks in every room. I placed an Orbi RBS in my 2nd graders room using the ethernet on it for stable connection for zoom video school. Turns out 4 Orbi satellites broadcasting at 100% so close together is not a good thing.
Cut & pasted from my post in google bug tracker.