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Orange light for one of the satellite
I would like to ask for your opinion because one of my satellite for my Orbi app it appear orange light. May I know if I plug the LAN cable to the satellite which the LAN cable is connected to many devices. Is it the problem that affected my internet connection became poor (orange light)?
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What is the distance between the router and satellite(s)? 30 feet is recommended in between RBR and RBS to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected. https://kb.netgear.com/000036466/How-far-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite-from-my-Orbi-router
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?Try enabling Beamforming and MIMO(MIMO may or maynot be needed) and WMM. Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings
Not seen on Orbi AX.
