When you place an Orbi router and Orbi satellite, consider the following. Place your router and satellite:
- at table height
- away from a fish tank
- away from a metal shelve
- away from a microwave oven
- away from other wireless devices
- not inside a cabinet or other enclose space
- at a location that lets you connect the router or satellite to a power source
The distance you should place your Orbi satellite from your Orbi router varies depending on your environment. The following are examples of where to place your satellite based on the size of your home.
The Orbi router is inside the light blue circle and the Orbi satellite is inside the dark blue circle.
Midsize single-story home
Large single-story home
Midsize multistory home
Large multistory home
After you find a general area for your Orbi satellite, the satellite's status LED colors tell you if it's too far from your Orbi router:
- Blue: Your Orbi router and satellite successfully synced and the connection between the router and satellite is good.
- Amber: Your Orbi router and satellite successfully synced and the connection between the router and satellite is fair. Consider moving the Orbi satellite closer to the Orbi router.
- Magenta: Your Orbi router and satellite failed to sync. Move the satellite closer to the Orbi router.
Last Updated:11/13/2025
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Article ID: 31029