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Orbi Router RBR50
Hello,
Using Orbilogin.com I can see the main router + 2 satellites and all the devices connected to my wifi, but for some reason a few devices (like smart speaker, printer, computer, ...) instead of connecting to closer source of internet signal, it decides to connect to the main router or some far away satellite.
Does anyone know how to set that the device X should be connected to the Y.
This way I could force my desktop to connect to satellite that is next to it and not the main router that is 1 floor above.
Thanks in advance for any info.
Cheers!
4 Replies
Hello CrimpOn , much obliged!
Yes, I have what you suggested: one desktop is connected by cable from RBR. But other devices are across the room so cable (printer, Alexa). I did try, as suggested, disconnect the RBR to force devices to connect to RBS, but almost as soon as I turn the RBR on, it redirects the devices.
What I did that worked well, I used 2 old TPLink Wifi Extender (RE 450 & 650) as Access Points and create a new wifi - the only one visible to some devices (the ones that do not move: Alexas, Printers, Smart TVs, NOW TV). I guess this is the best solution so far.
vajim Thanks for the info. I'm new to this Forum World and sometimes making the simple question seems to be the answer (instead of my multi chapter story). Thanks again
