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RikParr73
Aspirant
Dec 23, 2020

How to optimize my Orbi Network/Am I getting the best performance?

Hi   My network is detailed in the attached diagram, hope it makes sense. I'm not convinced I am getting the full potential from my system, probably because of poor configuration (by me) on the Orb...
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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Dec 23, 2020

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

 

One User Experience/Configuration:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Most-Stable-Orbi-Configuration/m-p/1941087/highlight/true#M97026


You can find other speed diagnosis steps in the community faq: https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-AX/Community-FAQ-My-Orbi-speeds-are-slow-inconsistent-and-don-t-my/m-p/1982974/highlight/true#M7849

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RikParr73
Aspirant
Dec 24, 2020

Thanks for your reply. The wireless Sat is less than 30ft from the RBR50. I will check the links you have kindly provided to see if I can improve things. 

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    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Dec 24, 2020

    IF the RBS is less that 30 feet, thats too close. You'll need to move the RBS farther away from the RBR.