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How to test/confirm strength/quality of satellite connection to main router?
Orbi RBR53S and how to test the signal strength to the router. Both of our satellits read backhaul "Good" but sometimes it drops off. What is the best way to run a test on these? Thanks
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
https://kb.netgear.com/31030/What-do-the-LEDs-on-my-Orbi-mean
What channels are you using? Auto? Try setting manual channel 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz and any unused channel on 5Ghz.
Any Wifi Neighbors near by? If so, how many?
https://kb.netgear.com/19668/Link-Rate-and-Transfer-Speed
I believe there is a telnet command to check the link rate on the RBR and RBS: