RBK40 (RBR40 & RBS40) - disable wifi broadcast on satellite?

[Bob-Loblaw]

Hi all-

I have an RBK40, which is the RBR40 router, and RBS40 satellite.

We just moved and I no longer have a need for the increased range the satellite offers. But I am using the satellite because I have my desktop PC connected to it via Ethernet.

My question is, how can I prevent the satellite from broadcasting wifi, while still allowing the Ethernet port on it to work? Basically i want my hardwired desktop to be the only device that is connected to the satellite

I have found that in my current setup, sometimes devices are connecting to the satellite instead of the router, which is reducing speeds. The router and satellite are only ~12 ft apart.

thanks in advance

[CrimpOn]

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@Bob-Loblaw wrote:

My question is, how can I prevent the satellite from broadcasting wifi, while still allowing the Ethernet port on it to work? Basically i want my hardwired desktop to be the only device that is connected to the satellite

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Netgear does not provide a method to "turn off a radio".  The entire point of  the product is WiFi.  There may be a "hack" using telnet to disable satellite radios.  I have no personal knowledge of how to do it, or whether the hack survives a restart, after a power outage for example.

12 ft. is considered "too close" for a satellite.  You might want to reduce the transmit power level on the Orbi system.

[FURRYe38]

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 Firmware version is currently loaded?

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@Bob-Loblaw wrote:

Hi all-

I have an RBK40, which is the RBR40 router, and RBS40 satellite.

We just moved and I no longer have a need for the increased range the satellite offers. But I am using the satellite because I have my desktop PC connected to it via Ethernet.

My question is, how can I prevent the satellite from broadcasting wifi, while still allowing the Ethernet port on it to work? Basically i want my hardwired desktop to be the only device that is connected to the satellite

I have found that in my current setup, sometimes devices are connecting to the satellite instead of the router, which is reducing speeds. The router and satellite are only ~12 ft apart.

thanks in advance

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