On my old BT Whole Ho,e , you could see what devices were connected to each disc and if one device had reconnected to a disc further away you could refresh and it would reconnect to the nearest one again, can you do that with the ORbi 960? also most devices seem to connect to the router and not the satellites...should they show on each satellite if they are connected to it? thanksNobber

Ok so I reduced the the power to 25% and moved the sas as far away from the router as possible and the devices seem to be spreading better now, thanks

Orbi 960 and satellites...devices seem to be on the router only

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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Jul 31, 2023
Yes they will display as connected to the RBS when connected there. View the RBS web page or in Orbi app.

How many RBS are deployed?
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 ‌‌🛰️
- Nobber1066
  Aspirant
  Jul 31, 2023
  1 Router two Satellites
  not sure of sq ft but 5 bedroom first sat is 25ft away and the second upstairs maybe 30 ft
  1 IP camera is closer to the upstairs Sat but connects to the router
  - FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Jul 31, 2023
    Would need to get Sq footage if possible please.
    
    25 feet is bit too close to the RBR. 30 feet or more in between.
    
    Something you can try to help steer devices to the RBS instead of the RBR, try turning down the power output of the RBRs wifi radios from 100% to 50% and see if this changes anything. Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings

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