Orbi Satellites

[Orbi_Amatuer]

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 I can see which device is connected to what satellite in the "connected orbi" column.

Example: iPhone A connected to Orbi 1.

However, I have a couple devices that sometimes show connected to "Orbi Satellite" but not specifying which satellite it is actually connected to.

Does this imply it might be trying to connect to more than 1 satellite?

Kind of like it's trying to make a decision for which satellite to connect to based on signal strength?

Hoping to learn more about this.

Thanks.

[FURRYe38]

To see which RBS a device is connected too, log into the RBSs web page and review the connected clients on each RBS there. 

[Orbi_Amatuer]

Ah Ha.

Are you telling me there is a way to login directly to a sattellite to view connected devices in addition to logging into the router to see the connected devies?

If my undersanding is correc, tHow do I get to the login of each individual satellite?

[FURRYe38]

Yes, Look for the IP address assigned to the RBS on the RBRs web page. Use this address and same RBR log in info on the RBS web page. 

[Orbi_Amatuer]

Thanks FURRY!

That helped.

I think i'm intermittently loosing connection to the satellite so the router gets dumb.

[FURRYe38]

What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?

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

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

Try disabling the following and see:
Armor, Circle, Daisy Chain, Fast Roaming, IPv6 and Set 20/40Mhz Coexistence to 40Mhz only. Set Short preamble instead of Long preamble modes. Save settings and reboot the router and satellite(s).

Has a factory reset and setup from scratch been performed since last FW update? Something to try if you haven't.

[Orbi_Amatuer]

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?

[FURRYe38]

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. 

[Orbi_Amatuer]

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.

[FURRYe38]

Ok you can change the power levels back. See if just chaning to 40Mhz only will help.