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tammersalem
Follower
Apr 17, 2019

Disable Daisy Chain Mode not working

Hello, I have an issue with poor connection in my backhaul specifically with an RBW30 add on satellite.   My configuration is as follows: RBR50 Router RBS50 Satellite RBW30 Satellite ...
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CrimpOn
Guru
Apr 17, 2019
tammersalem wrote:

So I've tried to turn off daisy chaining (which reboots the entire system) - and for some strange reason it is still daisy chaining

The attached screen shot show both satellites connected to the router, i.e. NOT a "Daisy Chain" (which means the router is connected to one satellite and the second satellite is connected to the first one.)

 

Something about the placement of the satellite is resulting in poor signal between it and the router.  The RBW30 is designed to plug into a wall outlet.  Those are often close to the floor and behind furniture. Could be metal appliances in the path.  Is this RBW30 actually plugged into the wall?  What happens when it is plugged into an extension cord and moved to different locations?