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[dzibel]

I have an orbi router and two satelites. Previously, when I looked at the map - both satellites were connected to the router. Now, they appear in a straight line - i.e., routher --> satellite --> satellite.

Is this about just positioning within my house? Or is there something else going on?

[plemans]

Which orbi system do you have? 

Usually it indicates that they're setting up in a daisy chain configuration and not star. 

Star: satellites<------router------->satellite

daisy: router------->satellite------>satellite

[dzibel]

I have the RBR50. And that is exactly right - it was in the star before, and now daisy. It is entirely wireless from router to satellite.

I assume the star is better? Or does it not matter? Is this a positioning issue, or is there a setting somewhere that I'm missing?

THANKS.

[plemans]

Daisy chain can add a little latency and potentially decrease speeds. But it can also increase speeds depending on distance/interference. 

So its not an easy answer. you can try it daisy chained and disable it to test if you'd like. Or you can leave it if its working fine. 

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