Small issue with converted RBR50v2

[CraigR]

Following the great instructions here... 'RBR50v2 conversion' I have successfully resurrected a faulty RBR50v2 which I picked up cheap, and it is now connected as a satellite to my network, using the modified firmware V2.7.5.4 - provided by schmellic (from the link on page 3 of the above thread).

if I look at the network map however, this modified satellite has only 2.4g connectivity and backhaul status is poor - I have reset a couple of times and no improvement.

If I place a different satellite in the same location, I can get a 5g connection and good backhaul.

Wondered if anyone could offer and suggestions or advice.

thx

 

[Dustin278]

You may have too many satellites connected. Have you tried to reduce them as a trial?

How many satellites can you add to an Orbi WiFi System?

The maximum number of satellites you can use with your Orbi WiFi System depends on which WiFi standard it supports.

kb.netgear.com

 

[CraigR]

Thx for the reply.
I read that article, but assumed that I would be ok, as 3 of my satellites were wired, and there was never more than 1 additional satellite in the chain.
I have managed to relocate my satellites so I get good coverage with 6 rather than 7 satellites, and have kept the modified RBR50v2 as a spare.
It doesn’t solve the initial problem, but as I stated originally, when I swapped locations of two satellites, it was always the modified RBR50v2 which showed poor backhaul and connectivity.
For now though, all is working, and happy with performance of the Orbi system.

 

[e38BimmerFN]

Just FYI, regardless of wireless or wired RBS, There maybe still too much wifi that maybe over saturating your environment or have too much wifi signal over lap between the units, since all RBS are still broadcasting signals, regardless of wireless or ethernet backhaul. This can cause problems if RBS are not spaced out in distances from the RBR and each other.

What's the sq feet size of your home?

 

[CraigR]

Just FYI, regardless of wireless or wired RBS, There maybe still too much wifi that maybe over saturating your environment or have too much wifi signal over lap between the units, since all RBS are still broadcasting signals, regardless of wireless or ethernet backhaul. This can cause problems if RBS are not spaced out in distances from the RBR and each other.

What's the sq feet size of your home?

about 6500-7000 i think - you think i am using more satellites than I need ?

 

[Dustin278]

about 6500-7000 i think - you think i am using more satellites than I need ?

I definitely think so. My home is roughly 5,000. I have the router on my main level then put a satellite in my basement, one on my top floor, and one in my garage for a total of 4 and seems about right for my coverage.