Clients do not connect to Sattelites, but to Router
Hi all,
I have a AX1800 / RBR 353 Router + 2 Satellites. All connected through a wired backhaul.
All most of my wifi clients won't connect to the nearest satellite, but to the far-away router. After a reboot of the orbi system, I see that most clients would initially connect to the nearest satellite, but then switch back to the router after a few hours.
That doesn't make any sese and some devices are clearly suffering from a bad connection. Any ideas how to solve that?
Re: Clients do not connect to Sattelites, but to Router
What Firmware version is currently loaded? What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
It's up to devices to pick and choose where they connect too. Sometimes turning OFF the wifi radio on the device for 5 seconds then back ON helps the device connect to the nearest signal.
What is the size of your home? Sq Ft? What is the distance between the router and 📡 satellite(s)? 30 feet or more is recommended in between RBR and RBS📡 to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected. https://kb.netgear.com/31029/Where-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite📡
Also 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
Re: Clients do not connect to Sattelites, but to Router
HI Furry, thank you...
The firmware on the router shows V4.4.0.10_2.10.63
Sattelites V4.4.0.10
Modem is a Zyxel from my ISP
My house is 2,100 sq ft over two stories.
I actually need the router to be on 100% to make it to the garage.
Then my two sats are on the other end of the house.
Every time I reboot the router or the clients, they'd connect to the neares sats. But after hours they switch to the router for no reason. I have that with all my smart home devices (Eufy cameras, power plugs, etc.). That router seems to be a magnet for all of them. Only my iPhone would roam to wherever I go in the house...
Any ideas how I can tweak the settings? - otherwise there is no point in having satellites... 😞
