Expansion Network rbk852, IOS

[goodew]

Hi 

I have a network RBK852, 1 router, 1 satellite.

I have a "almost dead"  corner in my living room, hardly WifFi signal.

Q1: Is itl possible to expand the network with an extra satellite?

Q2 If necessary, can I put the Satellite on a UTP Cable (Cat 5e) to kill the dead spot?

[FURRYe38 · Accepted solution]

Ya add a RBS via ethernet connection in this area of the home for coverage:

https://kb.netgear.com/000051205/What-is-Ethernet-backhaul-and-how-do-I-set-it-up-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-Sy... 📡

[FURRYe38]

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@goodew wrote:

Hi 

I have a network RBK852, 1 router, 1 satellite.

I have a "almost dead"  corner in my living room, hardly WifFi signal.

Q1: Is itl possible to expand the network with an extra satellite? Yes 

Q2 If necessary, can I put the Satellite on a UTP Cable (Cat 5e) to kill the dead spot? Yes. CAT6 is recommended.

https://kb.netgear.com/000051205/What-is-Ethernet-backhaul-and-how-do-I-set-it-up-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-Sy... 📡

What Firmware version is currently loaded?
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?

What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
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 wirelessly connected.
https://kb.netgear.com/31029/Where-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite 📡

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[goodew]

Hi

Additional info

What Firmware version is currently loaded?
V4.6.3.16_2.0.51 (not able to update)

What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
Mfr:       Compal Broadband Networks Inc.
Model:  CH7465LG-ZG (Not Sure, is only identification on Modem)
S/N.      DDAP53222980

What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
Groundfloor  100 m2  ~ 1075 Sq Ft
First floor        60 m2  ~   646 Sq Ft  

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 wirelessly connected.

Router (Living Room, GF) and Satellite (Study, 1st Fl, ~8 meter from Router, works well) are located at the front of our house.
The dead corner is at the back of our house ~ 12 meter away from the router, behind two half stone brick walls.

Thanks

Wim

[FURRYe38]

Your ISP Modem already has a built in router and wifi. This would be a double NAT (two router) condition which isn't recommended. https://kb.netgear.com/30186/What-is-Double-NAT
https://kb.netgear.com/30187/How-to-fix-issues-with-Double-NAT
Couple of options,
1. Configure the modem for transparent bridge or modem only mode. Then use the Orbi router in router mode. You'll need to contact the ISP for help and information in regards to the modem being bridged correctly.
2. If you can't bridge the modem, disable ALL wifi radios on the modem, configure the modems DMZ/ExposedHost or IP Pass-Through for the IP address the Orbi router gets from the modem. Then you can use the Orbi router in Router mode.
3. Or disable all wifi radios on the modem and connect the Orbi router to the modem, configure AP mode on the Orbi router. https://kb.netgear.com/31218/How-do-I-configure-my-Orbi-router-to-act-as-an-access-point and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7LOcJ8GdDo&app=desktop

Try option #2 first if you haven't already. 

Stone brick walls will be problematic for any wifi signals

[goodew]

Thanks!

I have option #2 already operational from the begining; all Wifi bands shut off.Orbi Router is the only Router.

Stone brick walls will be problematic for any wifi signals

This causes the weak/dead spot in my house...checked it with NetSpot best Signal ~ -85 / -90 dB

My Apple TV  doesn't work properly due to bad signal

So,.... best solution?

Install extra Satellite? possible with cable?

Just install switch and connect all devices with cable? direct cable to modem available

[FURRYe38 · Accepted solution]

Ya add a RBS via ethernet connection in this area of the home for coverage:

https://kb.netgear.com/000051205/What-is-Ethernet-backhaul-and-how-do-I-set-it-up-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-Sy... 📡

[goodew]

Thans for you support and advise

[FURRYe38]

Be sure to save off a back up configuration to file for safe keeping. Saves time if a reset is needed.
https://kb.netgear.com/000062080/How-do-I-back-up-the-configuration-settings-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-System
Enjoy. 📡