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Can I choose which ORBI Satellite a device connects to?
Hi all, I have an RBR20 system deployed within my house with 2 satellites as well as the router. I noticed that there are a lot of devices connected to the router and a few to 1 of the satellite...
This is a frequent question. As I recall, the most consistent advice is to power cycle the device. When Orbi "comes up", the router comes up first and many devices that are already turned on grab a connection and then are not capable of moving to a stronger satellite signal. The Orbi cannot "force" a device to move. Apparently (waaaay above my technical level) there are 802.11 standards that allow WiFi access points and devices to negotiate connections and change them. Alas, not all devices implement these standards.
Maybe someone on the forum has other suggestions.
As mentioned by CrimpOn, power cycle the devices and they should connect to the closest WiFi AP/Router.
CheerZ