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Orbi - set satellite to wireless backhaul only (aka - disable it as an access point)

GWild
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Orbi - set satellite to wireless backhaul only (aka - disable it as an access point)

Is there a way to set an Orbi satellite to only use wireless backhaul and prevent any device from accessing the network via the thing?  Trying to force a device that is marginally closer to the satellite to use the router because the device tends to randomly flip between them causing disruptions and packet loss.

 

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Re: Orbi - set satellite to wireless backhaul only (aka - disable it as an access point)

Basically - I want to use the satellite as a bridge.

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Re: Orbi - set satellite to wireless backhaul only (aka - disable it as an access point)

No, you can't disable the satellites broadcast capability. 

A couple things you can try. 

1. move the satellite. maybe its to close to the router. It needs to be at least 30 feet between router/satellite

2. you can turn down the broadcast power. If the router/satellites are to close, sometimes turning down the broadcast power helps devices roam better. 

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