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Orbi Satellites
I have an Orbi system with 2 Satellites. I have a question about the "Attached Devices" list as seen when logged into the Router as administrator. Each of my my satellites have unique names. So...
Thanks again FURRYe
Router in Basement
Distance
Router to Sat 1 in kitchen.
Est 20 ft. through basement ceiling. Drop ceiling, metal HVAC ducts, ceramic tile, drywall and kitchen cabinets.
Router to Sat 2
Est 25 ft. through basement ceiling, 2 walls, some concrete could be weakening the signal.
Sat 1 to Sat 2
Stationed at about the same height. Est 30 ft apart. through 4 walls.
2.4Ghz is set to channel 1
5Ghz is set to channel 48.
Suspect connections are on 2.4Ghz network.
Lots of neighbor WiFi signals but I frequently check channel usage in the neighborhood with NetSpot.
Beamforming ON
MIMO OFF
WMM ON
IPV6 OFF
Enable 20/40 MHz Coexistence (This is checked as enabled) Does un checking it imply 40MHz only?
Preamble is set to Automatic.
I just changed it to short.
What is Coexistance and Preamble?
Basements are not recommended places for wifi routers. Concrete and steel will inhibit wifi travel.
IF you have lots of neighbors near by, try turning down the power output of the RBRs wifi radios from 100% to 50% and see if this changes anything. Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings
Yes, unchecking the box sets 40Mhz only.
changing to 40MHz only seems to help.
Reducing power caused more dropping out problems.
I wish I could individually set the poer level for each RB unit.
I know, basement is no good but it is what it is. Thats where all cable connections come in. I'm not yet up for running cables.
Thanks again.
You've been very helpful.
Ok you can change the power levels back. See if just chaning to 40Mhz only will help.