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How to add second Orbi satellite (RBS50) in a Daisy chain topology
I recently attempted to set up my Orbi network that includes 2 satellites and am having trouble getting the 2nd satellite to daisy chain to the first. I am in a rectangular 4000+ square foot home w...
What is the distance between the router and satellite(s)? 30 feet is recommended in between them to begin with depending upon building materials.
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/quot-Reverse-quot-Daisy-Chain-issue-any-update/m-p/1653439
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Radfinkbeiner wrote:
I recently attempted to set up my Orbi network that includes 2 satellites and am having trouble getting the 2nd satellite to daisy chain to the first.
I am in a rectangular 4000+ square foot home with Xfinity modem located at one end of the rectangle. I successfully configured the Orbi router next to the modem and the 1st satellite in the middle of my home. However, when I tried to connect the second satellite (opposite end of the house from the router) it only connects with the router and NOT the first satellite, which is much closer. The room that I want the second satellite is too far for a good connection to the router.
What I have tried:
1. Made sure daisy chain topology mode was active.
2. Switch Daisy Chain topology mode off then on again.
3. Pushed synch button on both satellites at the same time.
4. Attempted to add the satellite through the app.
5. Attempted to add the satellite via a web browser on a computer.
6. I placed both satellites next to each other.
7. Swapped the position of the satellites.
None of the above things have worked!!
I am using router mode instead of AP mode (not sure if that makes a difference).
Please advise.