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RBR750 Satellite flapping between router and satellite for backhaul
Hardware Version: RBR750, Firmware VersionV4.6.5.14_2.0.54, Router Mode, 3 Satellites. I had a problem where random satellites would go orange, then flash white and connections would drop all ove...
There is a /30 network configured because I do this for a living and the network has been planned. It's a habit, and it also means that if something else gets plugged into the Sky Router, there are no more addresses available which reduces the chance of things getting screwed up. We have little people that visit with all kinds of devices frequently - they're getting older and more likely to experiment (I know I did). They demand BANDWIDTH 🤣
Urgh! I'll reserve it for an absolute, cannot resolve scenario. I have been there before with older routers, but it's something I hate doing. For example, if I have a connection issue, I'm more likely to disconnect and reconnect the router from the console rather than pulling out cables or power - again, probably a habit. Sometimes you need to, I understand that.
Vendors taking options out of the "Advanced" configuration is infuriating. Especially for this type of technology. Being able to configure the satellites independently of the router would also be nice.
I hate wires being on show, I'm not sure I'll be able to function well with a stack of bricks or a baking sheet shield on show! 🤣
Thanks for the explanation about /30 subnet. Makes sense, although teenagers have become SO much more computer literate.
Might hide a baking sheet behind a nice painting? The goal would be to block radio in the direction of the router. Of course, this experiment would work only if the third satellite is pretty close to the wall and there is no need for the satellite user signals to go in that direction.
(hmmm. I may do a test today and see how one of my satellites deals with a baking sheet.)